Sr Manager, General PMO

At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future? There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts. Job Summary In this role, the Sr Manager, Project Management, is responsible for driving the project management process for multiple complex projects simultaneously to meet internal and customer deliverables. Responsible for driving projects to completion based on timelines, budget, and resources. This role will be responsible for identifying and managing cross-project dependencies, critical items, risks, and issues. Communicate at all levels of the organization and be responsible for recognizing and engaging key stakeholders quickly and early in the process to drive project outcomes in a predictable and timely manner. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage and oversee the project management activities which may include internal and external partners and technical discussions Build and maintain critical path, milestones, and overall program timeline and budget Manage relationships and coordinate with cross-functional teams and external partners Lead project team meetings and follow up on open action items, seeing them through to completion Create and maintain project documentation to communicate progress Own and communicate documentation and training efforts of key projects to enterprise Initiate project change alerts in the case of delays, changes in scope, or deliverables and communicate risk to the project Facilitate post-program or task reviews as appropriate to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements Champion and enable the use of PMO tools within West Foster and encourage shared learnings across projects/ programs Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions, and all safety rules Effectively manage a team of process analysts and project coordinators to fulfill resourcing needs of various cross functional projects Other duties as assigned Education Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent technical experience in lieu of degree required Work Experience Minimum 10 years Experience in Project Management within a matrixed organization required Previous experience in Project Management oriented role with a focus on technology and system implementations preferred Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Highly Proficient in Microsoft Applications, including Power BI, Excel, and Microsoft Project.

Experience with HR Systems such as SAP HCM, SuccessFactors, ADP and UltimateAbility to write routine reports, correspondence and process documents.

Works independently with minimal guidance.

Ability to speak effectively before groups and employees in the organization.

Ability to comply with the company's safety and quality policy at all times.

Travel Requirements 5%: Up to 13 business days per yearPhysical Requirements Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Additional Requirements Demonstrated strong project management skillsDependable, detail oriented, able to think creatively under pressure and work in a fast paced, constantly changing environmentMust be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to proceduresSuccessful customer interaction experienceSAP and MS Project experienceDemonstrated proficiency in MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationOrganizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activitiesPosition operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of timeRead and interpret data, information and documentsMust maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situationsMust be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritizeAbility to make independent and sound judgmentsObserve and interpret situations, analyze and solve problemsAble to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machinesAble to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.

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