Project Manager II

Role Summary

Project Manager II for Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx). Lead multi-disciplinary project teams to plan and execute projects across aseptic production and related areas, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and within scope. Coordinate staffing, procurement, and project controls while aligning with global programs and site leadership across multiple sites and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplined project teams to complete projects on-time, on-budget, meeting all requirements (quality, cost, schedule, scope)
• Develop & execute assigned project plans in accordance with the scope, schedule, quality, impact & cost objectives
• Lead multi-disciplined project team(s), to include negotiating required staffing with LOB & assisting with required training of personnel supporting the project
• Develop project staffing plans, considering both internal & external (contingent/consultant) workers, needed to support projects, to include assembling the project team & manage tasks & time closely for external staff to ensure budget alignment
• Provide project cash flow projections to support Budget Cycles (AB, RE, LE)
• Refine business case with project owner/sponsor
• Establish & communicate quantifiable project benefits
• Manage, coordinate & direct contract resources, & internal resources
• Refine & clarify project scope through early project analysis with subject matter experts & owners to further substantiate project purpose
• Provide clear goals so that the project secures effective use of time & resources & builds employee motivation
• Develop bid packages, bid evaluation & drive vendor selection. Also work with procurement to create project specific contracts
• Accountable for financial project through purchase order creation, management, invoicing & cost forecasting
• Monitor & control project work with stringent follow-up on quality, schedule & budget so that the project delivers the desired end-product
• Monitor & report project progress to stakeholders & relevant department &/or site leadership
• Ensure the quality/content of steering group status & gate presentations
• Review, approve, & endorse project related procurement (i.e. purchase orders & bid events)
• Support building, managing & improving Project Portfolio Management systems ( PMO Tools)
• Ensure alignment with global programs & other site projects to actively share best practice, knowledge, & visions
• Ensure all facets of the program lifecycle align with expectations set forth by the STG &/or project owner
• Support project manager mentoring & onboarding
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Qualifications

• Required: Minimum of five (5) years of proven project management experience, to include: Leading change management projects; Leading complex & major capital expenditure projects
• Preferred: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment
• Preferred: Advanced Project Management competencies obtained through relevant project management training or experience
• Required: Excellent writing & oral communication skills; presentation & facilitation skills; & negotiation & conflict resolution skills
• Preferred: Ability to work in both technical & non-technical areas
• Preferred: Ability to use creativity to resolve problems that arise during project execution
• Preferred: Knowledgeable in GMP concepts
• Preferred: Knowledge of Lean principles & how they apply in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred: Understanding of product documentation & standard operating procedures is preferred
• Required: Ability to create & manage work plans & detailed project schedules
• Required: Strong analytical/reasoning, organizational & multi-tasking skills
• Required: Demonstrated ability to communicate with key stakeholders in a cross-cultural environment & demonstrates superior written & oral communication skill required
• Required: Develops & maintains strong internal & external relationship required
• Required: Proficient in basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office required
• Required: Ability to function independently, as well as execution of good judgement in decision making & strong leadership skills required
• Required: Functions well in team environment is required
• Required: Meets objectives demonstrating strong change management skills required
• Required: Proven project management experience with direct management of multiple projects simultaneously required
• Preferred: Proven expertise in planning/organizing, managing execution & revising the work plan for cross functional project teams preferred
• Required: Ability to utilize critical thinking in problem solving
• Preferred: Novo Nordisk behaviors and value (Novo Nordisk Way) and is seen as a role model in the department and across the organization preferred

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other Technical Science field from an accredited university – required
• May consider an Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or other Technical Science field from an accredited university with a minimum of seven (7) years of proven project management experience – required
• May consider a High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of nine (9) additional years’ experience of proven project management – required

Additional Requirements

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