Description
Pharmaceutical/FMCG Project Manager (Product) - Maidenhead
Pharmaceutical/FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) Project Manager based in Maidenhead on an initial 6 month contract.
Projects will include:
New Product developments, New product introductions and Base Business harmonization projects intended to combine Strategic Initiatives and Business Necessity projects setting the stage for an overall cost savings and GP improvement over the next 3 years. Composition of project teams is cross-functional (eg R&D, Marketing, Operations, etc.).
Key Responsibilities/Tasks:
- Project Definition and Planning
- Assuring Operational readiness
- Leading cross functional teams through each phase of the project(s)
- Co-ordinating all activities to ensure project(s) remains on track
- Monitoring and managing risks and opportunities
- Estimating, reporting and delivering agreed financials
- Liaising, agreeing, involving and communicating all aspects of the project with senior management
- Lead Process & Governance - Enable the fluid process and Sign-off across the EMEA areas of disciplines
- Lead, Identify, communicate, and resolve key issues with executive sponsors or key managers.
- Provide ongoing status communications to all levels of the organization.
- Managing cross-functional expertise (R&D, Franchise Marketing, Packaging development, Procurement). Product knowledge is a must have.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Bachelors in Physical Sciences, Engineering, Business & Marketing, or appropriate related field
- Project Management Professional (PPM) a plus
- Master's Degree in technical or management field a plus
Personal Traits
- Forges a Vision of the Future
- Fuels Business Growth
- Promotes Innovation and continuous learning
- Builds interdependent partnerships
- Manages Complexity
- Implements positive change
- Creates an achievement environment
- Develops people for optimal performance
- Expert in MS Project
- Good PowerPoint skills
If you are available and interested then please apply for further details.