Operations Project Manager

AbbVie•Branchburg Township, NJ

1d•$96,500 - $183,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Operation Project Manager is responsible for providing support to and drive projects 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. This important position will oversee key product launches, projects that support overall plant efficiency improvements, financial oversight of key LRP commitments, and future strategy and vision development for our products and facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science or technical field.
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

MBA degree is beneficial and preferred.
PMP Certification is highly desired.
Experience in a combination or one of the following industries: Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device, Food, Chemical, Semiconductor and Automotive is highly desired.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is desired.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of NPI projects from strategic decisions, stakeholder management, scheduling, team meetings, budget, communication, and supplier/customer management to ensure all filing and launch targets are met. Some roles will be non-NPI related.
Set and lead site NPI program strategy including stage and gate meetings and timelines to meet program objectives.
Matrix management of a team of site operations personnel assigned to plan, implement and execute NPI 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 MES and external leadership as required by assigned projects
Anticipate roadblocks and elevate when appropriate. Proactively drive development of contingency and/or risk-mitigation plans