Manager, Project Executive

Hikma Pharmaceuticals; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

401(k) with company match

Paid time off 20 days

Job summary

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. in Columbus, OH seeks a Manager, Project Executive to lead complex capital projects up to $100M, coordinating engineering, procurement and construction activities.

The role requires strong PM, contract mgmt and risk mgmt skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and teams across site operations. The position offers a full-time, on-site role with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• 10 years’ experience in project/construction management; preferably in pharma.
• Experience with complex projects exceeding $5,000,000.
• Strong analytical / problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever changing work environment.
• Possess good time management skills and perform duties with limited direct supervision.
• Must possess very strong interpersonal and communications skills, written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Direct the capital project implementation through employees, temporary personnel and contractors; monitor costs and schedules.
• Develop complex project scopes, cost estimates and schedules with requesting departments.
• Provide engineered solutions for issues arising during scope development.
• Ensure projects conform to plant standards for equipment, piping, instrumentation and automation.
• Provide technical support to other site departments as required.
• Ensure safety, environmental and health rules are followed by staff and contractors.
• Complete project close-out, documentation, and archiving; coordinate training where needed.
• Maintain alignment with plant operations to meet business needs and design standards.
• Collaborate to establish supplier relationships and governance; negotiate value with key suppliers.
• Assess internal and external resources to optimize project delivery and Total Cost of Ownership.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

About Us

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 800 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 9,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

Job Title

Manager, Project Executive

Location

Columbus, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Req ID

11975

About Us

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 800 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 9,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

Description

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manager, Project Executive who will have multiple responsibilities ranging from general project administration to development of very complex projects in value up to $100,000,000. The position requires the individual to have a complete understanding of engineering, project management, contract management, and risk management principles, and apply these principles to very complex engineering projects. The individual must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, manage multiple internal and contract resources, and provide engineered solutions to complex projects using the best available technology. The individual must create an environment that fosters team building, creative thinking and motivation for the team.

Interface and support of Global Engineering Network (GEN) teams may be required on an adhoc basis to maintain knowledge and awareness of technical and administrative enhancements made to project management processes, as well as to provide input on locally developed optimizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.
• Direct the implementation of capital projects through employees, temporary personnel and contractors. Monitor costs and schedules of delegated projects. Control costs and schedules of assigned projects.
• Facilitate the development of complex project scopes, cost estimates and schedules in conjunction with requesting departments.
• Provide engineered solutions for issues arising during project scope development.
• Accountable towards the implementation of projects in conformance with plant standards for equipment, piping, instrumentation and automation, and plant drawings by leveraging talents of engineer and support personnel.
• Provide technical support and resources to other site departments, as required.
• Ensure that employees and temporary personnel assigned to projects have a thorough understanding of the design basis of assigned systems in order to provide technical support to the projects and are trained adequately to perform tasks efficiently and safely in accordance with engineering related Departmental Procedures (i.e., Project Engineering Guidelines and Practices).
• Ensure that all work activities are completed in accordance with company and governmental safety, environmental and health rules, codes and guidelines. Ensure same for employees, temporary personnel and contractors assigned to projects.
• Complete all required tasks for project close-out and documentation, including project archiving, financial close, O&M manual transmission to Maintenance, and related system training.
• Maintain engagement with existing plant operations and organization to remain aware of current business needs, and standards of design and operation in the plant.
• Collaborate with peers and functional Management Team in establishing key supplier relationships, oversight and governance and take a lead role in negotiating value with key suppliers and assisting in clearly defining services required. Establish and monitor procedures and controls to ensure supplier interactions are value adding, appropriate and ethical, meeting all corporate guidelines and legal requirements.
• Assess internal and external resource requirements to optimize for successful implementation of projects. Use external resources when appropriate to supplement internal resources to deliver outputs and investments per the agreed timing and scope at the optimal Total Cost of Ownership.

Qualifications

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• 10 years’ experience in project management / construction management; preferably in finished pharmaceuticals or bulk pharmaceutical / chemical processing industry.
• Must have experience with complex projects exceeding $5,000,000.
• Demonstrated excellent analytical / problem solving skills.
• Must be able to work in fast-paced, ever changing work environment.
• Possess good time management skills and perform duties with limited direct supervision.
• Must possess very strong interpersonal and communications skills, written and oral.

What We Offer*

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 4% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.