Operations Project Manager

AbbVie, Inc•Branchburg, NJ

31d

About The Position

This position provides support to and drive for activities that support the overall long range plan ensuring the plant continues to be competitive, and meets all required cost, compliance and customer service needs and commitments over this horizon. Details of activities include: key NPI launches, projects that support overall plant efficiency improvements, financial oversight of key LRP commitments, and future strategy and vision development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in science or technical field. PMP certification is beneficial and preferred.
5-10 years of experience in areas such as supply chain, customer service, manufacturing, engineering, and project management. Broad business perspective, knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes. Strong project experience and an ability to influence others are essential.
Strong Strategy development and planning skills coupled with necessary knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply activities.
Strong issue identification and problem analysis, with the ability to create and execute solutions based on the gathered data.
Proficiency with common program management communication software tools and techniques.
Knowledge of business financial systems and tools.
Collaborative approach in working with different teams and stakeholders in a globally oriented work environment
Proven leadership ability with excellent communication skills including listening, verbal presentation and written.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification is beneficial and preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of projects from strategic decisions, stakeholder management, scheduling, team meetings, budget, communication, and supplier/customer management to ensure all filing and launch targets are met.
Set and lead site PM strategy meetings and timelines to meet program objectives.
Matrix management of a team of site operations personnel assigned to plan, implement and execute projects.
Create comprehensive project plans, budgets and strategies for assigned projects. Translate project plans into measurable actions and execute against local plant procedures and processes.
Establish and host periodic updates of progress to plant management.
Represent and provide project status and updates to internal and external leadership as required by assigned projects
Anticipate roadblocks and elevate when appropriate. Proactively drive development of contingency and/or risk-mitigation plans.