Project Manager I - IT & Automation API

Job Description

Job Title:

Project Manager I - IT & Automation - API

Duration:

12 months (possibility of extension)

Location:

Petersburg, VA 23805

Reporting Expectations:

Onsite; M-Thurs, 6am-4:30pm

Top Skills:

1. IT Project Knowledge 2. Detailed oriented 3. Flexible to change/Great personality

Purpose:

Primary responsibility is to provide project management services for new IT & Automation projects & processes. Scope of projects includes computer systems, facility, utility, equipment & processes associated with the production of API. Assist in managing the IT Automation roadmap (project portfolio).

Essential Functions:

• Refine business case with project owner/sponsor.
• Establish & communicate quantifiable project benefits.
• Refine & clarify project scope through early project analysis with subject matter experts & owners to further substantiate project purpose.
• Provide clear goals so the project secures effective use of time & resources & builds employee motivation.
• Develop time/resource estimates to complete projects.
• Develop bid packages, bid evaluation & drive vendor selection. Also work with procurement to create project specific contracts.
• Responsible for financial project accountability through purchase order creation, management, invoicing & cost forecasting.
• Monitor & control project work with stringent follow-up on quality, schedule & budget so the project delivers the desired end-product.
• Manage, coordinate & direct contract/internal resources.
• Ensure the right amount of resources & competences is allocated to the project & negotiate project resources with line of business (LoB) management.
• Report project performance to the relevant stakeholders.
• Manage strategy development & implementation of change control, qualification & validation for project.
• Archive all key project & test documentation in compliance with good documentation practices.
• Ensure alignment with global programs & other site projects to actively share best practice, knowledge & visions.
• Leads project activities associated with projects of all sizes.
• Creates master plans for projects that outline all required activities associated with the projects.
• Develop timelines & resource estimates to complete projects. Requires no guidance & direction to complete these goals & needs no coaching or technical competencies for goal obtainment. Serves as a source of expertise in the group for projects.
• Completes projects within schedule & budgetary constraints with allotted resources.
• Ensures change control activities for systems & processes are validated & in compliance with

FDA, EU & NN

requirements.

• Ensures commissioning activities during projects reduce changes to systems/processes after being placed under formal change control.
• Leads cross functional teams to ensure all support systems (procedures, calibration, maintenance work orders, etc.) are in place for systems associated with projects & serves as a source of expertise.
• Completes accurate & timely assessments associated with change control activities.
• Leads change control efforts for process improvements & identifies opportunities for improvements.
• Other accountabilities, as assigned. Physical Requirements Physical Requirements Physical Requirement Details
• 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.)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering/related field, or equivalent combination of education & experience required.
• Minimum two (2) years of project management, project support or change management experience from GxP production (Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, or Military), with emphasis on IT &/or manufacturing automation required.
• Excellent technical writing & oral communication skills & excellent presentation & facilitation skills preferred.
• Expert knowledge in being a project team leader with excellent negotiation & conflict resolutions skills. Capable of establishing & communicating high standards & expectations for performance & holding team members accountable for results preferred.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization preferred.
• Ability to operate with a high level of autonomy & authority preferred.
• Strong analytical/reasoning, organizational & multi-tasking skills preferred.
• High level understanding of infrastructure services & manufacturing automation systems preferred.
• Expert in cGMP documentation practice & understanding of change control processes preferred.
• Expert understanding of validation/system development life cycle approach preferred.
• Basic computer skills including experience in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in planning/organizing, managing execution, checking results, & revising the work plan for complex problems being resolved by cross functional teams preferred.

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