IT & Automation Project Manager -- SAHDC5779331

• IT Project Knowledge
• Detailed oriented
• 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.