Senior Project Manager - Capital Investment Projects

About the role

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for complete Project Management for the site processes in the assigned area for a new facility/production line. They manage all aspects of the Project from conception through completion within scope, cost, quality & schedule requirements. They lead and manage the Project Management team to ensure stated project objectives & solution requirements are met in compliance with company procedures & standards.

Responsibilities

• Define overall scope, establish detailed RFP for obtaining proposals from all required consultants (engineering, construction, cost estimations (IPC costs), equipment vendors, etc.)
• Create detailed business case and present to senior management within Novo Nordisk & IPG for funding of project
• Organize and manage multi-disciplined project team to ensure successful completion of all project deliverables – including hiring, goal setting, performance management, employee development & engagement
• Manage major milestones, schedules & monthly cost plans through the Clarity & PEM processes
• Provide periodic project status to STC including risks/mitigations, financial updates, short/long term project outlook, etc.
• Responsible for managing project change control to ensure project remains within defined scope, budget & schedule
• Collaborate with other sites within Novo Nordisk & external stakeholders to gain best practices & equipment specifications
• Ensure adherence to mechanisms for monitoring project progress, intervention & problem solving with other line managers or personnel
• Aid with any training required of personnel supporting the project
• Ensure all facets of the project lifecycle align with expectations set forth by the STG &/or project owner, such as installation, troubleshooting, qualification & validation of equipment
• Lead, & coach Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure a high performing collaborative team environment
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or other relevant disciplines from an accredited university (required)
• Minimum of nine (9) years proven leadership & project management in a manufacturing facility, including: Capital Investment Projects with major projects more than $20M required
• Advanced Project Management competencies obtained through relevant PM training or experience preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment preferred
• Required experience: Product/Process Transfer Projects, Change Management Projects
• Preferred Experience and Skills: Knowledgeable in core work processes & GMP concepts, Understanding of complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts, Demonstrates functional/business understanding as well as superior written & oral communication skills preferred, Extensive knowledge of project management including the ability to create work plans & detailed project schedules preferred, Proficient in problem solving, negotiation, conflict management & interpersonal skills preferred, Ability to act as project lead & lead cross functional project teams in the development & implementation of projects preferred, Ability to influence others on objectives & projects outcomes preferred, Basic understanding of contractual documents preferred, Extensive knowledge of technical documents such as URS, SAT, FAT & Validation Protocols preferred, Proven project management experience with direct management of multiple projects simultaneously preferred, Proven expertise in mentoring/development, planning/organizing, managing execution & revising the work plan for complex problems preferred, Initiative & ability to function independently or within a team preferred, Good judgment in decision making as well as good leadership skills preferred