Our client, a leader in the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing space is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to join their growing team in the Raleigh-Durham area! This position would require 30-40% travel to customer sites. Ideal candidates will have an Engineering & Manufacturing Technical background!
Key responsibilities:
- Managing the on-site activities of projects and customers (conception to completion)
- Maintaining direct and constant communication with the customer
- Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
- Coordinating the internal schedule and resources for on-site activities, including installation, commissioning, qualification, and hand-over of the equipment
- Coordinating the external schedule and resources with customer and 3rd parties
- Keeping track of milestones, critical items, and critical paths of the project
- Keeping track of open items/punch list items
- Responsible for the cost, quality, and schedule of the project
- Responsible for keeping compliant to GMP and GDP
- Creating design documentation and specification documentation
- First point of contact for customers and internal team members
Special tasks:
- Maintaining the processes and guidelines regarding to the project management team
- Internal goal setting and tracking
Experience Needed:
- 3 years of experience in project management, or 1 year of experience in project management with European companies
- Experience in pharmaceutical or highly regulated industries
Qualification Needed:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Engineering field of study or equivalent work experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in technology / intellectual curiosity
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to make decisions under pressure
- Proficiency in MS Project, MS Excel, MS Visio and use of project management software tools.
- Proficiency in SAP
- Customer oriented attitude/strong service mindset.
- High intelligence and mental flexibility to manage multiple tasks/priorities
