Senior Project Manager IT
Company: WuXi AppTec
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
WuXi Advanced Therapies is a leading global cell and gene
therapy contract, testing, development, and manufacturing
organization (CTDMO) that is dedicated to advancing the development
and commercialization of cell and gene therapies. Our values
include innovation, excellence, and collaboration, which are
reflected in our mission to accelerate the development and
availability of life-saving therapies for patients in need. -
-Working at WuXi Advanced Therapies means being part of a dynamic,
fast-paced, and innovative environment where you will have the
opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and make a real
difference in the lives of patients. Our culture is collaborative
and supportive, with a focus on teamwork and continuous learning. -
-Our parent company, WuXi AppTec has over 1,800 US-Based employees
located with 11 facilities in 8 states. Globally WuXi AppTec spans
to more -than 39,000 employees with 32 facilities in 9 countries. -
-The Senior IT Project Manager (MES) is responsible for leading
multiple software projects along with internal technology
enhancements. The individual is responsible for identifying,
planning and managing all project milestones. This position
supports internal customer deliverables across the entire
organization with a heavy focus on SDLC process and formal Project
Management Methodology.
- Take on complex, high-profile projects.
- Lead and drive internal cross functional teams to meet project
deliverables. Provide transparency into tasks and status.
- Create and manage project details identifying what needs to be
done when by whom following formal Project Management
Methodology.
- Ensure the SDLC processes are followed.
- Lead project meetings and large group events. Provide
leadership in all meetings related to your project.
- Ensure project documents are complete, current and stored
properly.
- Manage risk and issues throughout the project lifecycle by
performing risk assessment and implement risk mitigation plans.
Remove and or escalate roadblocks as needed.
- Provide clear project scope, vision and timelines to all
internal partners (Scrum Master/Developers, QA, Leadership,
Operations).
- Build and maintain positive relationships with project team and
internal business partners.
- Proactively identifying resource constraints and working with
personnel managers on creative solutions.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive
suggestions for change, work beyond the Technology department to
further optimize and improve existing process.
- Build a knowledge base of project types to draw from to
optimize processes.
- Work closely with technology team leadership on all technology
components; hardware, infrastructure, software, releases and
production support.
- Works on routine assignments per written procedures, where
ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is
required.
- Able to convert the requirements into a process flow and
present it to customers Testing and Validation of MES.
- Partner with the functional groups within the IT organization
to communicate and clarify business needs, contribute to
development of long-range system plans, and ensure products and
services are aligned with business needs.
- -Support site critical MES enhancement projects, including
hardware upgrade, process streamline, architecture upgrade, recipe
delivery, and testing coordination.
- Follow the Computerized Systems Validation process and Software
Lifecycle (SLC) methodology to build and qualify/validate
systems.
- Lead and drive internal cross functional teams to meet project
deliverables. Provide transparency into tasks and status.
- Create and manage project details identifying what needs to be
done when by whom following formal Project Management
Methodology.--- Works under close supervision from supervisor or
senior personnel.--- Ability to work in a team environment and
independently as required--- Maybe required to work Holidays and
weekends - ---- At least 5 years of Project/program management or
project leadership experience demonstrating experience managing and
participating in IT projects with at least 1 full cycle
implementation.--- Life Sciences experience preferred--- Bachelors'
degree or equivalent experience plus 3-5 years technical experience
with MES products -Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:--- Understanding
of process flow, able to gather requirements, design, develop and
build recipes.--- Experience implementing robust manufacturing
systems and processes--- Experience with any leading MES product
like Werum/PAS-X, XFP, Siemens MES systems like XFP, Opcenter etc,
or upcoming MES products like Autolomous.--- Strong knowledge of
supply chain management or manufacturing processes, having the
ability to implement strategies to improve the efficiency of the
process--- Understanding of integration between MES, PLM, ERP
etc--- Experience with equipment integration and shop floor
systems--- Experience with global scale manufacturing systems
development, integration, and support--- Strong skills in methods
and technologies to support manufacturing data integrations (SQL,
Web Services, data mapping etc.)--- Knowledge and experience with
all phases of Software Lifecycle (SLC) in a GXP environment--- The
ability to communicate and work effectively with internal and
external customers at all organizational levels.--- Experience
building and managing a project schedule in Microsoft Project or
similar project management tool utilizing data-based
decision-making (GANTT charts, etc).--- Ability to lead medium to
large scale projects, including development of plans for scope,
timeline, budget, issue management, and managing change---
Experience conducting and leading team meetings to manage the
schedule, identify risks and review project deliverables--- Good
customer focus, attitude and excellent interpersonal, verbal and
written communication skills.--- The ability to manage complex and
varied interpersonal relationships to successfully complete
projects.--- Excellent ability to organize time and information to
successfully complete projects.--- Experience with both waterfall
and agile project management--- Proficient in Oral & Written
communication skills--- Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word,
PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook)--- Ability to work within a Hybrid
Model (Onsite and Offsite) where necessary--- Travel may be
required to other US sites occasionally -Our Values:Integrity &
Dedication, Working Together & Sharing Success; Do the Right Thing
& Do it Right. -Our greatest asset is our people, WuXi is dedicated
to providing opportunities for internal growth with direct access
to adedicated and accessible Human Resources team. -WuXi AppTec
provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless
of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual
orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any
other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local
law.
Keywords: WuXi AppTec, Cherry Hill , Senior Project Manager IT, Executive , Philadelphia, New Jersey
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