Project Manager

Novartis; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to support strategic initiatives at their bioproduction site. This role involves implementing project management standards, leading strategic projects, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. You will be pivotal in driving cost-saving measures and enhancing project visibility. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a community dedicated to improving patient lives through innovative solutions and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management.
• University degree in technical or business discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain project management standards and governance.
• Coordinate project initiation, planning, and evaluation aligned with objectives.
• Lead strategic projects to achieve cost savings and efficiency.

Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Negotiation Skills

Cultural Awareness

Education

University Degree in Technical or Business Discipline

Certified PMP

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Summary

• Supports the Singapore bioproduction site remotely to execute its strategy and maximize project portfolio value by bringing project delivery excellence.
• Ensure appropriate project management standards and performance, project governance, project portfolio management and supports strategic decision making.

About The Role

Major accountabilities:

• Implements and maintains:
• appropriate project management standards
• metrics for measuring success in project delivery
• project governance processes and tools to ensure successful project delivery
• appropriate dashboards to ensure project visibility and transparency
• Coordinates project initiation, planning, and evaluation in alignment with the strategic objectives
• Monitors progress on project execution and manages changes
• Maintains and improves transparency & visibility of project portfolio status and its communication with stakeholders
• Leads strategic projects in alignment with site functions e.g. dual sourcing, cost savings projects.
• Fosters an environment that enables the most efficient and effective work processes to achieve continuous and productivity improvements.

Site Strategic Projects

• Collaborate with global and local stakeholders including procurement team to identify potential areas of spend savings and implementing measures.
• Define scope of work and defines milestones with timelines and task owners.
• Conduct routine governance and oversight on direct spend and savings projects to monitor progress and effectiveness, resolve issues, and guide decision-making.
• Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed about project progress, risks and changes.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of financial impacts and risks in various procurement and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure that all project management and procurement activities adhere to company policies, GMP and legal guidelines.

Knowledge Sharing

• Conduct project management training to site associates.
• Support Site with the use of Project Management principles and tools.

Key Performance Indicators

• Strategic projects well aligned with site master plan.
• Project governance in place, project governance tools implemented and maintained.
• In time, in scope and in budget execution of strategic projects.

Minimum Requirements

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management.

Education & Qualification

• Minimum university degree in technical or business discipline.
• Certified PMP desirable.

Languages

English

Competencies

• Cultural awareness and sensitivity; ability to network and communicate with all levels of the organisation.
• High learning agility.
• Proven ability to deliver results.
• Proven change management skills.
• Proficiency in project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, time management and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead sourcing projects and drive savings initiatives.
• Understanding of the principles of good manufacturing (GMP) would be an added advantage.

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