Senior Project Manager - Capital Investment Projects

Location:

Petersburg, VA, US

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 14weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

Responsible for complete Project Management (personnel & processes) for the site processes in the assigned area for a new facility/production line. Manages all aspects of the Project from conception through completion within scope, cost, quality & schedule requirements. Leads & manages the Project Management team so that stated project objectives & solution requirements are met in compliance with company procedures & standards.

Reports to Project Director or Site Vice President.

• Responsible for defining overall scope, establishing detailed RFP for obtaining proposals from all required consultants (engineering, construction, cost estimations (IPC costs), equipment vendors, etc.)
• Ability to create detailed business case, & present to senior management within NN & IPG for funding of project
• Effectively organize & manage multi-disciplined project team to ensure successful completion of all project deliverables – including hiring, goal setting, performance management, employee development & engagement
• Manage major milestones, schedules & monthly cost plans through the Clarity & PEM processes
• Provide periodic project status to STC including risks/mitigations, financial updates, short/long term project outlook, etc.
• Responsible for managing project change control to ensure project remains within defined scope, budget & schedule
• Extensive collaboration with other sites within NN & external stakeholders to gain best practices & equipment specifications
• Responsible for adherence to mechanisms for monitoring project progress, intervention & problem solving with other line managers or personnel
• Assist with any training required of personnel supporting the project
• Ensure all facets of the project lifecycle align with expectations set forth by the STG &/or project owner, such as installation, troubleshooting, qualification & validation of equipment
• Lead, & coach Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure a high performing collaborative team environment
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties as assigned

Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or other relevant disciplines from an accredited university (required).
• Minimum of nine (9) years proven leadership & project management in a manufacturing facility, including :
• Capital Investment Projects with major projects more than $20M required
• Advanced Project Management competencies obtained through relevant PM training or experience preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment preferred
• Required experience:
• Product/Process Transfer Projects
• Change Management Projects
• Preferred Experience and Skills experience:
• Knowledgeable in core work processes & GMP concepts
• Understanding of complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts
• Demonstrates functional/business understanding as well as superior written & oral communication skills preferred
• Extensive knowledge of project management including the ability to create work plans & detailed project schedules preferred
• Proficient in problem solving, negotiation, conflict management & interpersonal skills preferred
• Ability to act as project lead & lead cross functional project teams in the development & implementation of projects preferred
• Ability to influence others on objectives…