Project Manager - Quality - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Company: Kelly Engineering Resources
Location: Irvine
Posted on: January 8, 2021

Job Description:

Kelly Services-- has been providing outstanding employment opportunities to the most talented individuals in the marketplace. We are proud to offer a temporary opportunity to work as a Project Manager - Quality - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing at a prestigious Fortune 500-- company working in San Diego, CA.This is a 12-month contract position at 40 hours per week.Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. To be considered for this position, you must use the "apply now" button above to submit your resumes. If you have questions about the position, you may contact the recruiter recruiting for this position (keig126@kellyservices.com) however your resume must be received via the "submit now" button included within.Job Description:The Project Manager manages multiple cross-functional projects of medium to high complexity and supports planning of cross functional quality activities and evaluations.Summary:* Partner with cross functional team, manage Quality related meetings, escalations and drive decision making to ensure projects are on time and on budget.* Coordinate creation/update of Quality related documents* Provide Project management of resource planning, generating metrics/ KPIs and presentation materials for management reviews and governance meetings* Enhance process alignment and drive strategic discussions within site management and among all departments at the site teams including Quality, Operation and etc.* Build project plans and team assignments using Gantt charts (MS Project), estimating project costs and adhering to budget.* Direct and monitor work efforts, identifying resource needs, performing business quality reviews, and escalating functional, quality, timeline and cost issues appropriately.* Utilize project management processes, software and methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards and meet stakeholder/customer expectations.* Coordinate communication within all areas of the enterprise that impact scope, budget, risk and resources of the work being managed* Lead continuous improvement projects that deliver measurable gain in quality, efficiency and alignment within the site. Apply your knowledge, skills, and tools of project management / operational excellence (OPEX) to ensure optimal execution of projects, identity potential savings and continuous improvement initiatives of existing and new processes.Requirements:* Bachelor s degree in Business-related discipline required, MBA or business operations degree preferred* 4 years of Project Management experience, including 2 years leading medium to complex projects, and knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices and change management techniques required* Understanding of Global Pharmaceutical industry landscape and business principles, GMP environment work experience and thorough understanding of biological/chemistry technology transfer processes and timelines required. Experience in small molecule and or biologics tech transfers strongly preferred* Advanced analytical skills/experience using MS Excel and other related software programs* Six Sigma / LEAN Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred* 1+ year of experience in Lean Manufacturing or Operational Excellence required* Demonstrated ability to think strategically, work, and lead effectively in fast-paced, dynamic collaborative / team environment* Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, writing skills, and negotiation skills* Background and experience in Quality area.Why Kelly--?Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. With Kelly-- Engineering, our experts connect you with leading organizations where you can learn and grow, collaborate on innovative projects, and keep your skills sharp with top technology. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects, or are looking for something more long-term, we're here every step of the way to find your dream engineering job.About Kelly--At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.

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