Project Mgr Manufacturing
Thousand Oaks, CA
Req ID 50409BR
Business Title
Project Mgr, Manufacturing
Business
BioScience
Sub-Business
Manufacturing
Country
US
State/Province
California
Location of Position
Thousand Oaks, CA
Shift_
1st
Job Description
Summary:
Project Manager provides business and technical leadership for high-priority, complex and cross-functional projects to support the facility strategy of new product introductions. Accountable for overall project performance including integration of project activities, project resources, financial achievement and is a liaison for senior management and other internal and external stakeholders. Provides input into the key strategic business portfolio processes to ensure funding for objectives. Makes launch date commitments based on plan inputs and will manage stakeholder expectations. Develops and implements new processes requiring cross-functional input and development of technologies. Defines and communicates scope of work for project team. Plans and schedules project implementation. Responsible for defining scope of work for project team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
•Leads cross functional teams in complex assignments, on a project by project basis. •Provides business and technical leadership for new products or services. •Accountable for overall project performance including, integration of project activities, liaison for senior management, R&D and other stakeholders, project resources and financial achievement. •Leads key project teams through the initiation and implementation processes. •Provides input to the program prioritization process and participate in other key strategic business portfolio processes to ensure funding for the objective.
•Makes launch date commitments to the business based on anticipated cash flows and manage stakeholder expectations with regard to Baxter deliverables during the project. •Accountable for overall project implementation activities. •Experienced with PM tools and processes, and has the ability to manage critical situations. •Liaison with the global project management operation in support of further developing project management capabilities across the organization.
•Leads cross functional teams in complex assignments, on a project by project basis. •Provides business and technical leadership for new products or services. •Accountable for overall project performance including, integration of project activities, liaison for senior management, R&D and other stakeholders, project resources and financial achievement. •Leads key project teams through the initiation and implementation processes. •Provides input to the program prioritization process and participate in other key strategic business portfolio processes to ensure funding for the objective. •Makes launch date commitments to the business based on anticipated cash flows and manage stakeholder expectations with regard to Baxter deliverables during the project. •Accountable for overall project implementation activities. •Experienced with PM tools and processes, and has the ability to manage critical situations. •Liaison with the global project management operation in support of further developing project management capabilities across the organization.
Performance Management
•Participates in the evaluation and feasibility process for potential projects. •Provides clear direction on project requirements to meet expectations of external customers and business stakeholders. •Interacts through program and/or project updates and reviews with all levels of management. •Drives implementation of projects by establishing strategy, schedules, budgets, and financial analysis. •Drives use of Baxter's Project Management Methodology throughout projects. •Approves team deliverables for project completion.
Risk Management
•Leads team in risk management approaches and systems. •Responsible for making decisions regarding the appropriate risk when there is substantial project or program impact.
Administration
•Serves as a champion of Baxter's Project Management Methodology and associated Project Management Office processes, recognizing how project results seriously impact the overall success of the organization. •Recommends, implements, and manages the appropriate program or project structure and standard performance metrics throughout all phases from initiation to scale-up. •Ensures appropriate linkages of this information to the project prioritization and/or portfolio process. •Maximizes business results through continuous improvement in organization's ability to execute projects and programs from initiation to completion and production scale-up.
Human Resource Management
•Manages internal teams at remote locations. •Selects, develops, and manages direct reports when applicable. •Executes effective management of dual line reporting relationships. •Develops future project management capabilities of direct and indirect reports.
Finance Management
•Provides financial analysis and justification for new projects or programs. •Purchases supplies and equipment as needed. •May be cost center manager. Issue Resolution
•Eliminates or minimizes barriers to progress. •Anticipates potential conflict situations, identifies and acts on proactive solutions.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
•Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing. •Must have the ability to correctly complete high school-level mathematics. •Must be able to read and follow detailed written instructions and have good verbal/written communication skills. •Must be able to read, write, and converse in English. •Must be able to navigate, conduct searches, and fill on line forms on Personal Computer for the purposes of training, performance management, and self service applications. •Must have the ability to navigate electronic mail systems and intranet for communication purposes. •Advanced word processing skills. •Advanced spreadsheet skills. •Advanced typing skills. •Good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment. •Must have ability to lead cross-functional teams. •Must have the following personal attributes: integrity and trust, work ethic, sound judgment, intellectual honesty, pragmatism, courage and conviction. •Must have passion to innovate and drive for solutions. •Must display personal accountability for results and integrity. •Must display eagerness to learn and continuously improve. •Must have uncompromising dedication to quality. •Must have relentless focus on rapid and disciplined action. •Must have respect for individuals and the diverse contributions of all.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelors Degree required, Masters Degree preferred. Degree in Engineering or Science preferred. Minimum 7-8 years of professional experience and 4-7 years of project management experience.
PMP, IPMA, or equivalent certification.
Working Environment:
•Normal office environment. •May be required to travel for business reasons, e.g. training and meetings. •Must be able to work in controlled or clean room environments requiring special gowning. Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in these work environments. •May be around moving equipment and machinery. •Inside working conditions. •Will have interaction with other people. •Pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.
Physical Demand
•The overall physical exertion of this position is light work. •May be required to lift and carry up to 30 pounds at a time when completing the following job duty: carrying Planning Session or Training supplies or project binders. •May be required to push up to 50 pounds when completing the following job duty: preparing for Planning Sessions or Training and setting up the conference room. •May be required to use hand / fingers frequently when completing the following job duty: typing on desktop computer or laptop keyboard. May be required to stand occasionally when completing the following job duty: running Planning Sessions or Training
Doing Work that Matters
Baxter provides its employees with comprehensive compensation and benefits. To view additional opportunities at Baxter and to learn more about the company, please visit our Web site at company website. EOE M/F/D/V.
