About the Company

A global biopharmaceutical company are looking for a contract Project Manager to join their team on a 12-month contract. The project will include a diverse mix of capital and expense projects on Manufacturing, Labs, Process, Utilities and Automation/IT (AIT) Systems.

About your new job

• Responsible for meeting project goals in safety, finances, schedule, and scope.
• Ensure projects follow engineering standards, company policies, and regulations.
• Coordinate with various departments to align with project goals.
• Adhere to project management principles for project lifecycle management.
• Develop project concepts and business cases with stakeholders.
• Lead and support project teams through complex tasks.
• Mentor junior and intermediate project managers.
• Manage project finances, budgets, and scope.
• Prioritize and manage project spending.
• Design solutions compliant with safety standards and regulations.
• Plan and schedule project activities efficiently.
• Minimize costs and maximize project value.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Develop detailed project execution plans.
• Manage procurement processes.
• Explore innovative approaches for project design and construction.
• Oversee project start-up and commissioning.
• Coordinate engineering support for validation activities.
• Complete project close-out according to procedures.

What skill/experience you need

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical/mechanical/Automation/Process Engineering, coupled with pertinent experience in the pharmaceutical sector.
• Possess a minimum of 5 years of project management experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Show capacity to manage projects effectively from start to finish, including design, implementation, and handover.
• Have experience leading diverse teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Understand project management processes and have experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Experience in designing complex projects in pharmaceuticals is preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using SAP and budgeting tools is preferred.
• People management skills and PMP® certification or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is desirable.
• Experience in Biologic Manufacturing sites is a plus.

What’s on offer

• 12-month Contract
• Hourly rate DOE
• 39 hour week

What’s next

• Apply now by clicking “Apply Now” or contact me at 021 484 7135
• Or if the job isn’t quite right but you are looking for something similar, please get in touch.