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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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 65.00/hr.
