Job Title: Associate Project Management (JP9911) Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Employment Type: Contract Business Unit: ICON Supply Chain - LATAM Duration: 12 months with likely extensions Job posting date: 3/7/2022 Note: Remote until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
3 Key Consulting is hiring an Associate Project Management for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global bio-pharmaceutical company.
Job Summary:
Under minimal supervision, coordinate and manage launch and life cycle plans according to the commercial strategy for assigned programs for Latin America region
Communicate across a wide range of staff levels (Up and Down)
Develop effective relationships with cross functional teams to ensure continuous supply and launches of new products
Convey the regional and global aspects into actionable plans at the country level for launches
Create and provide multiple scenarios based on various combinations of inputs and variables, as required.
Development and coordination of launch plans (pre-filing, pre-launch, launch, and post launch)
Develop strategy with cross functional teams (global, regional & country) and determine the optimal plan to ensure uninterrupted supply in alignment with the country’s approval and requirement.
Actively participate in planning meetings (as required) to ensure that project needs, priorities, and timing are understood and met
Serve as the primary liaison representing the country and region with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate & Local Planning, and Product Delivery Teams and Operations to ensure coordination of all activities necessary to fulfill the launch and supply plan
Lead meetings with key stakeholder and be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Maintains the project roadmap and associated templates and standards
Supports ongoing Operational Excellence initiatives for implementation
Ensures timely implementation of Key initiatives for the region
Ownership of monthly reporting dashboards with the task related to their role
Provides support to other Americas Supply Chain functions upon request
Manage portfolio & projects assigned
Preferred Qualification:
Supply Chain Operational Excellence experience
Supports the Life Cycle Management team in specific projects
Executes value stream mapping for the different affiliates and distributors across the region
Supports and performs specific analysis related to OE projects (e.g., benefits/ risks) and informs stakeholders and communicates requirements
Ensures implementation of assigned OE initiatives defining a carry out plan
Creates and maintains an OE database/system and related project administration
Presents information, analytics and recommendations to management and stakeholders
Seek and advice for solutions to problems during project management execution
Specialized knowledge within Supply Chain area
Deepens knowledge through exposure and continuous learning
Knowledge of related regulatory/industry considerations and compliance issues
Experience working with large data sets, data mining, and machine learning tools
Ability to restructure, pivot, and reform data based on current needs
Experience processing, filtering, cleaning, and standardizing large datasets
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of directly related experience
Distribution/Supply Chain/Marketing is preferred
Flexibility to work remote and/or sit onsite (M-F) as deemed by management
High competence in lean manufacturing/six sigma concept/methodology, tools and analysis
Six Sigma Green Belt
Lean systems training and experience
3+ years’ experience in Project Management
Fluent English (oral and written)
Computer skills (office environment), especially PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Knowledge of analyses and reporting techniques
Strong interpersonal skills
Experience with data visualization tools
Preferred Requirements:
People management skills
Computer skills: MS Office (Excel, Power Point Project), MS Visio, MS Teams, SmartSheet, Miro
Multilingual preferred, Spanish and Portuguese is a plus
System knowledge; Tableau, Document Management Systems, SAP, Rapid Response
Project Management experience
Must Have Skill Sets:
Top Must have Skill Sets:
Manages Operational Excellence (OE) Initiatives ensuring timely implementation within the Americas Supply Chain organization and ensuring alignment within the region
Manages tools and techniques of project management
Projects and continuous improvement ownership of OE related metrics and projects in Americas SC region
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and priorities simultaneously
Able to work autonomously, under pressure & in teams
Strong computer skills
Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
High competence in lean manufacturing/six sigma concept/methodology, tools and analysis
Employee Value Proposition: The person in this role will work on an international team and gain experience working with teams internationally. They will also gain experience managing launches in other countries
Red Flags:
Gaps on resume with no explanation
Moving lateral from one job to the next
Interview Process: Panel interview once candidates are identified.
We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to resumes@3keyconsulting.com. If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this position, please feel free to look at other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com. You are welcome to also share this posting with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.