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Randstad · 1 day ago

Senior Project Manager

Thousand Oaks, CA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$65/hr - $75/hr

10+ years exp

Randstad is partnering with a top Biopharmaceutical company that is transforming the pharmaceutical industry through R&D-driven market leadership. The Senior Project Manager will play a key role in supporting site projects, ensuring timely supply of products and value to shareholders while applying project management methodologies and leading cross-functional teams.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

As a part of the PMO you will be accountable to ensure adherence of the company’s PMM by all PMs on site, support and maintain the Takeda Project Portfolio Life Cycle Management (LCM) system and be an expert in Project Management at the site

Use project management tools to collect data to monitor & report on the progress of projects in the Portfolio and for intervention and problem solving with project teams

Review phase gate request deliverables for project phase completion and ensure teams focus on improving project management product quality

Provide training, coaching and support to project stakeholders (project team members, sponsors and steering committee members) in project and portfolio management best practices, business processes, methodology and tools

Continuously improve site Project Management practices & performance based on lessons learned and relevant KPIs

Support the deployment of strategy into the organization by helping facilitate the connection between the execution of the project portfolio and strategic programs

Lead cross-functional project teams and ensure project deliverables through all project phases (initiate through track) by managing project documentation, resources, costs, labor, purchases, invoice reconciliation, scheduling, budget, risk, communications, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), quality compliance and maintain scope. Ensure projects are implemented within stated goals and timelines

Provide input to the project prioritization process and participate in other key strategic business portfolio processes to ensure proper prioritization and funding in support of site objectives

Adjust work plans, as appropriate, to meet changing needs and requirements

Responsible for making or escalating decisions for potential or actual impacts to successful implementation and closure of the project

Anticipate and positively resolve conflict situations, anticipate and eliminate or minimize barriers to progress, and implement mitigation for risks/issues

Clarify project requirements to meet stakeholder expectations

Manage expectations and communicate project status and escalations with project sponsor, senior management, and other internal and external stakeholders

Work under minimal supervision, independently planning and prioritizing work

May perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Pharmaceutical Industry ExperiencePMP CertificationProject ManagementMicrosoft ApplicationsRegulated Industry KnowledgeLeadership SkillsChange ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingAttention to Detail

Required

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at a time

Demonstrated experience applying project management methodologies

Experience supporting and leading projects in pharmaceutical/biotechnology regulated manufacturing environment

Proficient in relevant and current office equipment, tools, and software

Orientation to detail, business acumen, ethical and timely decision making

Possess a broad knowledge of business operations (principles, practices and procedures)

Strong communication and facilitation skills at all levels of the organization

Sense of urgency, flexibility, and accountability

Influences and drives change and supports others in the change management process

Ability to understand and translate business needs in defining solution requirements

Demonstrated leadership in leading teams of indirect reports

Ability to influence and think strategically

Must have uncompromising dedication to quality

Knowledge of regulated industries (GxP, FDA, ISPE, GAMP, ASTM E2500 standards/guidelines)

Software knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Applications including Outlook, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Teams, and PowerBI. Ariba, Veeva, SAP, and Trackwise is a plus

Minimum of 10 years of project management experience required leading complex cross-functional and technical projects (Process, equipment, commissioning and validation of systems, infrastructure, facilities, utilities, IT equipment, Digital)

Minimum of 5 years managing projects in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech (cGMP) industry

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related technical field preferred

PMP® certification preferred; Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred

Company

Randstad

Glassdoor3.8

Randstad is the world’s largest talent company and a partner of choice to clients.

Founded in 1960

Diemen, Noord-Holland, NLD

10001+ employees

https://www.randstad.nl

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