Project Specialist, Metrology

West Pharmaceutical Services•Exton, PA

63d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Specialist, Metrology is responsible for managing the West Services and Solutions (WSS) CAPEX program from planning and initiation through asset registration and implementation. You will be responsible for identifying and aligning stakeholders from cross-functional teams, creating, maintaining, and reporting project schedules, forecasting, updating, and reporting on financials associated with each project, and coordinating the WSS CAPEX items within the overall Global Quality Laboratory CAPEX budget. Responsible for driving projects to completion based on timelines, budget, and resources.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related area or equivalent experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in metrology/analytical instrumentation in a cGMP environment, preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience in project management, preferred

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong understanding of a cGMP environment
Experience with Quality Management Systems
Dependable, highly organized, detail oriented, able to think creatively under pressure and work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with SAP
Experience with project management tools such as MS Project
Able to comply with the company's safety and quality policies at all times
Project Management Certificate, such as CAPM, preferred

Responsibilities

Create and maintain the yearly WSS CAPEX program schedule for all items approved for the CAPEX budget
Hold regular project meetings with cross-functional stakeholdersCreate and maintain detailed project schedules (Gantt or similar)
Facilitate alignment of timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables in accordance with procedures
Follow escalation procedure for delayed/impacted projects and Track project milestones
Report project status highlighting risks and opportunities for improvement
Track and report financials associated with each CAPEX project
Coordinate with WSS Lab Purchasing, WSS Metrology, Global Technical Projects, Global Finance, and Quality Laboratory to establish and provide accurate forecasting and closure of projects
Track and report budget adherence
Manage resource allocation and communication for the program
Ensure appropriate resources have been committed to each project working with management when there are conflicts
Maintain a clear and unambiguous communication plan with all stakeholders and management for expectations, commitments, timelines, deliverables, responsibilities, and status
Proactively identify and facilitate resolution of all project-related issues
Management/initiation of associated administrative details: initiating change controls assigning tasks, resources, and timelines, requesting the initiation of required documents, general administrative tasks to keep the projects on track
Implement change management processes, when needed, to align with shifting requirements and priorities
Support the WSS Metrology team with routine tasks, as needed