Project Manager, Project & Program Management, Operations Management

Project Manager Fareva Richmond Inc. is a leading contract manufacturer of pharmaceutical and personal care products. Located at intersection of Darbytown Road and Laburnum Avenue in Eastern Henrico County. Comfortable climate-controlled facility covering over 745,000 square feet.

As the Project Manager, you will lead a portfolio of multiple moderate-complexity projects (5–10 projects/year, 2–5M units/year) across 2–4 customers. You will lead cross-functional teams and successfully manage projects from planning through execution, ensuring on-time, on-cost, and on-quality delivery. This pivotal role will be the cornerstone of customer satisfaction, masterfully executing R&D and Customer Technical Transfer launches on schedule and with precision, safety, and industry leading quality.

This ever-evolving position will dynamically evolve alongside business exigencies, fortifying site growth and propelling us into a time of unmatched acceleration and improvement. It may also involve mentoring junior staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Development and Management Independent Leader:
Leads moderate-complexity projects (5–10 projects/year, 2M–5M units/year) across 2–4 customers. Acts as the voice of the project with stakeholders.

Feasibility Assessment:
Conducts feasibility studies to evaluate project viability and identify potential risks and resource needs.

Scope Definition:
Collaborates with customer and other stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.

Cross-Functional Leadership:
Leads cross-functional teams including R&D, Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations, fostering collaboration and open communication.

Budget Oversight:
Manages and tracks project expenditures, such as trial spend and launch COGS, to ensure profitability.

Performance Metrics:
Measures key performance indicators (KPIs) for project success such as Right First Time and Customer Service achievement.

Project Planning and Supply Chain Monitoring Timeline Management:
Builds and maintains full project plans, managing dependencies, and tracking milestones to ensure on-time delivery.

Resource Planning:
Strategically allocates resources to ensure optimal utilization and prioritization.

Material Risk Mitigation:
Identifies potential material risks in collaboration with supply chain and quality teams, and develops strategies to mitigate their impact.

Lead Time Analysis:
Analyzes lead times, factoring in production schedules and capacity constraints, to communicate realistic timelines.

Change Management, Decision Making and Risk Mitigation Change Impact Analyst:
Leads change assessments and communication plans.

Change Communication Expert:
Develops and implements effective communication strategies that keep all stakeholders informed throughout the change journey.

Collaborative Decision Facilitator:
Fosters a collaborative decision-making environment, facilitating discussions to arrive at robust solutions

Lessons Learned Champion:
Facilitates data driven post-project evaluations and captures lessons learned to refine strategies.

Contingency Planning Prodigy:
Develops robust contingency plans for capacity, material supply, and quality risks.

Troubleshooting and Continuous Improvement Process Enhancer:
Optionally leads process improvement or training initiatives.

Resilient Optimism:
Maintains a positive outlook, leveraging setbacks as opportunities to learn and refine approaches.

Engineering and Technical Support Technical Liaison:
Serves as the bridge between engineering teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment between project goals and technical requirements.

Technology Integration Champion:
Stays updated on relevant technical advancements, advocating for their integration when needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Fosters collaboration between engineering teams and other departments to facilitate effective execution and acceptance testing.

Quality and Safety Compliance (Constant)
Compliance Champion:
Promotes cGMP compliance within the workplace by following site procedures.

Risk Mitigation Master:
Identifies potential quality and safety risks proactively, devising and implementing risk management strategies.

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