Project Manager I - IT & Automation - API

Job Title: Project Manager I - IT & Automation - API

Location: Petersburg, VA 23805

Salary Range: $69.03/hr

Introduction

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide project management services for new IT & Automation projects and processes. The scope of projects includes computer systems, facility, utility, equipment, and processes associated with the production of API. This role will assist in managing the IT Automation roadmap (project portfolio).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering/related field, or equivalent combination of education & experience required.
• Minimum two (2) years of project management, project support, or change management experience from GxP production (Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, or Military), with emphasis on IT and/or manufacturing automation required.
• Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills, and excellent presentation and facilitation skills preferred.
• Expert knowledge in being a project team leader with excellent negotiation and conflict resolutions skills.
• Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry.
• Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization preferred.
• Ability to operate with a high level of autonomy and authority preferred.
• Strong analytical/reasoning, organizational, and multi-tasking skills preferred.
• High-level understanding of infrastructure services and manufacturing automation systems preferred.
• Expert in cGMP documentation practice and understanding of change control processes preferred.
• Expert understanding of validation/system development life cycle approach preferred.
• Basic computer skills including experience in the use of Client Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in planning/organizing, managing execution, checking results, and revising the work plan for complex problems being resolved by cross-functional teams preferred.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Refine business case with project owner/sponsor.
• Establish and communicate quantifiable project benefits.
• Refine and clarify project scope through early project analysis with subject matter experts and owners to further substantiate project purpose.
• Develop time/resource estimates to complete projects.
• Develop bid packages, bid evaluation, and drive vendor selection. Also, work with procurement to create project-specific contracts.
• Monitor and control project work with stringent follow-up on quality, schedule, and budget so the project delivers the desired end-product.
• Manage, coordinate, and direct contract/internal resources.
• Ensure the right amount of resources and competences is allocated to the project and negotiate project resources with line of business (LoB) management.
• Report project performance to the relevant stakeholders.
• Manage strategy development and implementation of change control, qualification, and validation for the project.
• Archive all key project and test documentation in compliance with good documentation practices.
• Ensure alignment with global programs and other site projects to actively share best practice, knowledge, and visions.
• Leads project activities associated with projects of all sizes.
• Creates master plans for projects that outline all required activities associated with the projects.
• Completes projects within schedule and budgetary constraints with allotted resources.
• Ensures change control activities for systems and processes are validated and in compliance with FDA, EU, and NN requirements.
• Leads cross-functional teams to ensure all support systems (procedures, calibration, maintenance work orders, etc.) are in place for systems associated with projects and serves as a source of expertise.
• Completes accurate and timely assessments associated with change control activities.
• Leads change control efforts for process improvements and identifies opportunities for improvements.

Company Benefits & Culture

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment.

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.