Senior Project Manager (Validation)

About the role

Execute assigned projects across any business unit within cost, quality, & schedule requirements. Coach & support PM1s & PM2s in planning & executing projects to ensure project success (i.e., on budget, on time, within scope). Partner with Line of Business to guide projects. Ensure projects are executed & staffed according to plan. Support Line of Business in developing project roadmap & area master plan. Indirect reporting of PMO staff with 1:1s, roadblock resolution, risk reporting, & overall first level of project guidance.

Essential Functions

• Project Management: Lead multi-disciplined project teams to complete projects on-time, on-budget, meeting all requirements (quality, cost, schedule)
• 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 and high level schedule projections to support Budget Cycles (AB, RE, LE)
• Refined business case with project owner/sponsor
• Establish & communicate quantifiable project benefits
• Manage, coordinate & direct contract resources, & internal resources
• Refined & 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other Technical Science field of study from an accredited university required; or May consider an Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or other Technical Science field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of ten (10) years of proven project management experience required; or May consider a High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of twelve (12) additional years’ experience of proven project management required
• Minimum of eight (8) years of proven project management experience required
• Leading change management projects required
• Leading complex & major capital expenditure projects required
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment required
• Advanced project management competencies obtained through relevant project management training or experience preferred
• Excellent writing & oral communication skills; presentation & facilitation skills; & negotiation & conflict resolution skills required
• Ability to work in both technical & non-technical areas required
• Ability to use creativity to resolve problems that arise during project execution required
• Knowledge of Lean principles & how they apply in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Understanding of product documentation & standard operating procedures 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
• Develops & maintains strong internal & external relationship required
• Proficient in basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office required
• Ability to function independently, as well as execution of good judgement in decision making & strong leadership skills required
• Functions well in team environment is required
• Makes & meets objectives demonstrating strong change management skills required
• Proven project management experience with direct management of multiple projects simultaneously required
• Proven expertise in planning/organizing, managing execution & revising the work plan for cross functional project teams
• Proven expertise in mentoring/development, planning/organizing, managing execution & revising the work plan for complex problems solved by cross functional teams required
• Ability to utilize critical thinking in problem solving required
• Ability to utilize strategic thinking skills in long range planning required
• Practice and demonstrate Novo Nordisk behaviors and value (Novo Nordisk Way) and is seen as role model in the department and across the organization required