Project Manager, Change Management, Operations Management

Job Details

Job Location:

Henrico, VA 23231

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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

• Process Enhancer:
  Optionally leads process improvement or training initiatives.
• Resilient Optimism:
  Maintains a positive outlook, leveraging setbacks as opportunities to learn and refine approaches.

• 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.

• 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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