Project Manager

Pfizer • Rocky Mount, NC

46d • Onsite

About The Position

The project manager role will manage the complete lifecycle of assigned capital projects at the Pfizer Rocky Mount, NC site. This will include preparing project scopes, budgets and schedules, specification, purchase, installation and qualification of production, facility and automation equipment and systems. Provide technical support to manufacturing operations and other business units as required. Act as an equipment/systems subject matter expert. Your role will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing engineering projects and serve as liaison between engineering and operations. In your role, you will review the status of projects and budgets; manage schedules and prepare status reports. You and your team will assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality and client satisfaction goals and objectives. As a project manager for site process equipment, utilities and facilities your breadth of knowledge will help us improve our products and processes. Your risk-taking ability will help us advance new concepts and methodologies. You will provide technical guidance and oversight to team members and assist in problem solving. Understanding and expertise of equipment and processes such as pharma filling, prep, weigh and dispense, utilities, HVAC, facilities, packaging and automation will ensure capital projects meet the site’s long range volume commitments and goals for growth. It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

Requirements

• BA/BS with at least 4 years of experience or MBA/MS with at least 2 years of experience or PhD/JD with any years of experience or associate's degree with at least 6 years of experience or high school diploma (or equivalent) with at least 8 years of relevant experience
• Strong project and process management skills
• Ability to track performance against approved plans
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations
• Proficiency in user-level computer knowledge for completing documentation and tools such as AutoCAD, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Project management tools
• Solid understanding of Current Good Manufacturing Practices and facility/equipment validation requirements
• Demonstrated commitment to values-based leadership
• Technical expertise in pharmaceutical processing equipment such as pharma packaging, inspection, aseptic filling, formulation, clean utilities, high purity piping, sterilizers, and clean room design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good people management, direct or indirect management, skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Strong interpersonal & communications skills and the ability to build relationships across the organization
• Knowledge of regulations applicable to the pharmaceutical industry; for example, FDA, EMA, and EPA.

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree in engineering or equivalent
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experiencewith Life Cycle Asset Management
• Strong managerial or supervisory experience in Engineering or Manufacturing.
• PMP (project management professional) or similar project management certification.
• Experience with project cost control management and forecasting.
• 6 Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certified
• Background in manufacturing, automation, and utility support systems
• CMRP (certified maintenance and reliability professional) or CEM (certified energy manager)

Responsibilities

• Lead moderately complex projects, effectively managing time and resources
• Apply skills and knowledge to contribute to departmental work and resolve moderately complex problems independently
• Make decisions in non-standard situations, guided by policies, and operate independently in ambiguous situations
• Work independently on assignments, seek guidance on complex problems, and review your own and others' work
• Manage operational aspects of engineering projects, liaising between project engineers, planning teams, and line management
• Review project status, budgets, schedules, and prepare comprehensive status reports to meet productivity and quality goals
• Guide operational teams, identify areas for improvement, and advance new methodologies for project management
• Ensure projects are completed within scope, budget, and schedule, and assist with Capital Project Appropriation requests
• Maintain technical skills, lead high-impact capital projects, and ensure compliance with Pfizer standards and industry best practices.

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments.
• Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level