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The Project Manager has primary responsibility of leading multi-functional teams to successfully execute highly complex Operations Continuity (OC) projects by defining, planning, tracking and managing the key project deliverables. He/she is responsible for identifying key resources and providing the direction required for meeting the project objectives.

He/She will also be responsible for providing regular updates on their projects as part of the OC portfolios to the respective Business Unit Senior/Project Managers for the monthly Portfolio Review/Prioritization meetings.

He/She will also be responsible for working with the PMO Group Leader to help support/facilitate PMO process/systems improvements.

Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities  

• Utilize the Project Management tools to lead highly complex OC projects:

• Have a clear understanding on what is needed to successfully execute OC projects across different business units.

• Identify project resource needs & work with PM leadership to ensure projects are properly supported. Ensure all team members understand their roles and accept their responsibilities.

• Create timelines for each project and drive deliverables to due dates to meet ship timing

• Lead weekly multi-functional team meetings to identify/address risks/mitigation plan, issues, discuss status and action items -clearly communicate agenda, action items and status of projects.

• Utilize the PM tools to prepare, track, and report on the project plan/status - keep manager and all stakeholders informed of progress and issues.

• Manage changes to preserve business plan commitments. Initiate change management/ reviews if objectives change.

• Conduct Lessons Learned and report out key findings.  Apply key learnings to management of future projects

• Utilize the PM tools to report on the project plan/status to ensure the OC portfolio is updated across different business units.

• Provide input to help continuously improve the effectiveness of the PMO.

Education and Experience                                                          

• BA/BS Degree (science preferred, but not required) from an accredited institution

• 8+ years CPG industry experience (preferably Operations or Engineering) within project management

• OTC or regulated product categories experience plus.

• PMP certified preferred but not required

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel Spreadsheets, Word, etc)

• Experience successfully handling a portfolio of projects

• Experience leading multi-functional team in a matrix organization

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with experience presenting to Sr. Management.

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities

• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem resolution skills

• Critical thinking and decision making skills

• Project Management skills (MS Project, Gantt charts, cross-functional leadership).

• Familiarity with a Stage and Gate product development process preferred.

• Experience with FDA regulated products preferred or cGMP

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