Project Manager

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting to the Sr. Project and Contract Manager, the Project Manager is a key strategic role for the successful delivery of the Andover capital plan.
 

The Project Manager is responsible for successful delivery of capital and expense projects within the Andover site. The projects will be varied in terms of size and complexity and will encompass all functional areas including Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Laboratory, Facility and Utilities. The Project Manager will assume full responsibility for all assigned projects and ensure the project is delivered in accordance with site requirements adhering to the Capital Project Management Process (CPMP).
 

The Project Manager will be a key member of the sites projects department and will be required to identify, lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives within the projects discipline to ensure the department is working effectively to positively impact on business performance for the Andover site. 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and Execute moderately complex projects within infrastructure and Manufacturing workstreams from cradle to grave.
• Typically will oversee at least 2 vendors and 10 contractors during project execution.  
• Responsible for Scope, Cost and Schedule with financial accountability from $200K to $1M projects over multiple years.
• May be responsible for up to 5 projects ongoing at one time.
• Lead and manage the project team to deliver the project in accordance with the Capital Project Management Process (CPMP)
• Manages and reviews status of ongoing projects, progress with developing new projects, tracking or benefits of completed projects.
• Establish a communication Plan for the project
• Ensure that the project design and execution is in accordance with:
  • The project Basis of Design, including the Pfizer GMP, Pfizer Specifications, the project URS and FRS as applicable
  • Safety and environmental standards and accepted practices
  • Good Engineering practices
  • Energy Efficient Design
  • Site & Industry Reliability Initiatives
• Develop and maintain Project Execution Plan, Project EHS Plan and Project Schedule
• Conduct impact assessments and ensure EH&S activities are scheduled, monitored, and performed throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure appropriate design, constructability, GMP and EHS reviews take place
• Execute projects in accordance with Validation Plan.
• Ensure proper change management processes are implemented
• Prepare and issue periodic cost reports identifying committed and forecast costs to complete
• Manage project funding requests and project change order requests
• Facilitate resolution of project issues and risks with the Asset Express Team.
• Leverage Capital Project delivery models’ best practices from across the network to align the capital engineering function to best deliver on business needs.

​QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or other relevant technical area
   

Experience:

• At least 5 years of direct experience in Engineering/Project Management
• At least 3 of year’s work experience in a bio-pharmaceuticals manufacturing environment preferred
• A mix of hands on project management, engineering management, and construction management experience is desirable
• Knowledge of regulations applicable to the pharmaceutical industry for example FDA and EPA
• Strong Managerial experience in Engineering / Manufacturing
• Proven ability to develop a team of technical resources to deliver on business needs
• Project Management/Engineering experience in a multi-faceted, complex, fast paced pharmaceutical manufacturing operation
• Strong record of managing infrastructure and GMP projects from concept through design, construction, and turnover phases with values ranging from $200k to $1M
• Strong leadership and communication skills are needed.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at any given time and working within a matrix organization is required. 

  

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Proper site PPE adherence will be a must including the ability to gown/ de-gown for manufacturing areas.
• The ability to work in a Construction Project Environment.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Travel to other Pfizer locations may be required periodically as part of this role.

Travel to engineering service supplier locations may be required as part of this role.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Last date to apply: 10/2/21
• Eligible for Relocation Package

Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment.  As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.

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