Project Manager (Operational Excellence)
Location: NetherlandsSIRE Life Sciences® is the market leader in life science recruitment. We believe the recruitment market needs to gear up in technology and continues innovation. We like technology, in a life science market driven on science, we couldn’t stay behind; we drive Recruitment Science. Investing a majority of our turnover in technology enables us to use unique Resource Technologies. By using highly advanced algorithms, we enable our team of Resource & Data Strategists© to maintain the most advanced, detailed and complete Life Sciences network in Europe. This big data enables us to work Reverse Recruitment©: we first analyze the market in-depth before we go out to the market. Because we analyze the whole market, we can compare facts and data. This enables us to do Facts & Big Data Recruitment©, making sure we, or better yet, you find the right career!
THE COMPANY
Our client is a professional Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical organization, based in Noord-Brabant Netherlands.
You will be working at one of the early pioneers in the biopharmaceutical industry.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
As Project Manager you will be managing a project with multiple work streams that have the goal to implement a Demand Driven Supply Chain and an Integrated Business Planning process with a proven track record of successful project management and delivery in a Supply Chain environment, preferable within the Pharmaceutical Industry.
Additionally you must have knowledge and experience with Value Stream Mapping, Demand Planning and S&OP or Integrated Business Planning.
This role requires a highly experienced Project Manager, experienced in the management and delivery of medium to large sized complex projects within Supply Chain/Operational Excellence/Planning. And high motivation, excellent organization skills and the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast moving environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Delivery of key projects milestones within an agreed timeframe and scope
- Responsible for working with resource managers to identify the appropriate project resources needed
- Development and execution of status reports and an issue management approach
- Establish appropriate governance and stakeholder involvement approaches for the project to ensure consistent and effective communication
- Interface with all areas affected by the project including project stakeholders, governance boards, subject matter experts and end users
- Focus on efficiency and effectiveness, especially as it relates to work intake, prioritization, decision making and resource allocation
- Coordination and reporting of applicable project level metrics up to the project sponsor
- Leading the project team, clearly demonstrating the ability to positively influence others
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Science or Economics)
- 6+ years’ experience as Project manager with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
- Highly skilled in MS Office, MS Project, PowerPoint. Visio experience preferable.
- Project management certification (PMP, IPMA , Prince 2 Practitioner) preferred.
- Six Sigma Black Belt or similar certification preferred.
OTHER
- Excellent project management skills, including ability to execute and prioritize a number of tasks simultaneously
- Experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Experienced in developing and executing project plans, utilizing a project management methodology and project planning and reporting tools
- Results oriented and analytical
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to anticipate problems and take decisive action
- Excellent Organization abilities
Are you interested and do want to apply for this role, please fill out your application via the apply button below and contact Rowin van der Zwaan.