Summary
The Project Lead provides support to the Supply Chain team and Durham site on cross-functional initiatives and projects. Reports to the site AD, Supply Chain, Global Launch.
We are unable to offer relocation for this role.
About the Role
Responsibilities:
- Works closely with Supply Chain or Site Leaders to develop project plans, risk mitigation strategies, and project timelines and milestones.
- Interfaces with functional leads including Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance to ensure timely completion of deliverables and aligned timelines.
- Adheres to overall project strategies determined by SC functional leads or by Site leadership team.
- Implements project management change practices.
- Tracks and reports on project related metrics and actions.
- Leads or supports project team meetings with site project leaders and ensures project team members are clear on objectives, deliverables, and action items
- Reports on project status identifying, escalating, and tracking issues and risks. May propose solutions and opportunities as they arise.
- Interfaces with cross-functional project team members to follow-up on assigned action items.
- Initiates change records for GMP relevant projects, such as new market launches.
Requirements:
- B.S. degree in supply chain, engineering, science, business, or other relevant degree.
- 4-6 years of relevant experience with experience in a cGMP environment.
- PMP certification desired.
- SAP ERP experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced role within a cross functional project team.
- Strong technical, project management, and PowerPoint presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
Languages :
- English.
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