Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Business, Science, Engineering, or related field with 7 years of experience in Project or Change Management, preferably in pharmaceuticals.
Associate's Degree with 9 years of experience or High School Diploma with 11 years of experience in Project or Change Management may be considered.
Advanced Project or Portfolio Management competencies through training or experience required.
Proven project portfolio management skills and understanding of project management processes and standards required.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage detailed project schedules and agendas required.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the site Project Portfolio Management (PPM) process and prioritization.
Coordinate the development of the PB Investment Budget in collaboration with Finance and other stakeholders.
Facilitate monthly steering group meetings and maintain consistent governance materials across director areas.
Serve as the primary site representative for portfolio communications and coordination with management and stakeholders.
Ensure project execution aligns with time, quality, impact, and cost objectives, resolving challenges as they arise.
Develop and maintain PPM training materials and provide coaching to Project Managers and site personnel.
Oversee project portfolios in Clarity, ensuring consistency in project administration and reporting.
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development and training in project management best practices.
Engagement in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
Exposure to strategic decision-making processes at the site level.
Potential for career advancement within a leading pharmaceutical organization.
Full Job Description
The Position
Build and manage site project portfolio management system including primary contact for site Petersburg (PB) Project Portfolio for Prioritization. Responsible for monthly status updates, investment budget, PB IPG & IPG coordination of presentations & meetings. Ensure new investment requirements & process improvements are integrated with our current local processes. Manage the overall site Project Portfolio Management (PPM) process. Provide strategic review of the overall site Project Portfolio as changes in site strategy, or business impact occur to provide guidance & ensure the right projects are being worked on in alignment with current site strategy. Drive link between site strategy, roadmaps & project prioritization. Ensure consistent steering group (STG) across site & provide training to PM & (STG) participants. Ensure timely communication of project risks & resource constraints.
Relationships
Reports to Director.
Essential Functions
Lead the site Project Portfolio Management process and prioritization. Build, man-age and drive continuous improvement of the site PPM process; lead portfolio prioritization and implementation planning aligned with AB and RE budget cycles; and drive alignment with site management on overall portfolio priorities
Lead the PPM contribution to investment budget development. Provide coordinated portfolio management support to development of the PB Investment Budget in conjunction with Finance and in close cooperation with the Financial Controller and Sr SAP Pro-duction Planner
Lead and standardize site portfolio governance. Lead the overall monthly steering group process by coordinating and facilitating assigned STG, PPM and PPM SLT meetings; establish and maintain consistent materials, agendas and approaches across all di-rector areas; and coordinate PB IPG presentations
Lead portfolio communications and serve as the primary site representative for portfolio coordination. Manage PPM communications with management and other stakeholders and serve as the primary site contact with the Investment Manager, including coordination of API IPG and IPG presentations and meetings
Drive project execution effectiveness and resolution of portfolio challenges. Ensure project plans accomplish time, quality, impact and cost objectives; guide and support project managers in execution and STG presentations; and use resource insights to challenge projects, proactively resolve stakeholder challenges, identify trends and gaps, propose solutions and drive implementation
Lead development of site portfolio management capability. Maintain PPM training materials aligned with site and corporate best practices; lead PPM process and template training for Project Managers and LOB; and provide coaching and support to site personnel and Project Portfolio Management Network members through active network participation
Own site portfolio administration and Clarity process consistency. Develop and maintain project portfolios in Clarity, oversee project creation and changes, process all project gate approvals and investment applications, maintain the portfolio overview and monthly status reporting and serve as the Site Clarity Super User
Lead portfolio resource visibility and performance measurement. Ensure an adequate and consistent resource overview across the overall site portfolio and develop and maintain portfolio-level metrics to monitor health and performance and inform portfolio discussions and actions
Develop & maintain metrics for the overall site project portfolio to monitor health & performance of project portfolio
Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
Other responsibilities, as assigned
Physical Requirements
Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role).
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Business, Science, Engineering or related field of study from an accredited university and seven (7) years of experience in Project or Change Management required, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience, may consider an Associate's Degree in Project Management, business, Science, Engineering or related field of study from an accredited college or university with a minimum of nine (9) years of experience in Project or Change Management, required
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience, may consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of eleven (11) years of experience in Project or Change Management required
Advanced Project or Portfolio Management competencies obtained through relevant training or experience required
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage and maintain project portfolio schedules and agendas required
About Novo Nordisk US
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company that specializes in diabetes care and other chronic diseases. The company was founded in Denmark in 1923 and has since expanded to become a leading provider of insulin and other diabetes treatments. Novo Nordisk operates in more than 80 countries and employs over 43,000 people worldwide. The company is committed to improving the lives of people with diabetes and other chronic conditions through innovative research, development, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. Novo Nordisk US is headquartered in Plainsboro, New Jersey and has facilities in several other states including North Carolina and New Hampshire.
