Project Manager overseeing budgets, schedules, staff, and contractors for Wood’s global mining and metals engineering projects. Hybrid role based in Saskatoon.
About the role
- Project Manager leading LEAN and DMAIC transformation projects at Apotex, a Canadian pharmaceutical manufacturer. Driving cross-functional improvement, risk management, training and measurable business results at the Brantford API site.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams and facilitate continuous improvement projects at the site
- Plan and execute project activities using business databases, project tools, systems, methodologies and software
- Identify, prioritize, select and execute LEAN projects using DMAIC methodology
- Develop project designs, justifications, scopes, specifications and cost estimates
- Teach and apply LEAN tools and methodology as a change agent
- Evaluate product portfolio segments to identify growth opportunities
- Lead ad hoc strategy projects and initiatives for internal assets and external opportunities
- Develop and implement cross-functional project teams, systems, policies, procedures and performance measures
- Interface with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Validation, QA, R&D, Regulatory Affairs and Finance for cross-functional alignment and risk management
- Mentor teams, build relationships, envision meaningful change and support strategic thinking and team building
- Develop stakeholder relationships, assess requirements, provide advice and manage expectations
- Facilitate and deliver LEAN tools training under the direction of Corporate OpEx
- Measure, monitor and report change effectiveness using metrics and KPIs
- Track benefit realization and cost savings against the prior state
- Identify, quantify, manage and track project issues and risks
- Manage program and project scope, dependencies, timelines, budgets, communications, goals and deliverables
- Collaborate safely as a team member and demonstrate organizational values
- Maintain adherence to business ethics, quality, safety, environmental and HR policies
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
- Lean Six Sigma credential required
- PMP credential required
- Change Management credential required
- High-level performance in current and previous positions
- Previous experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, CPG, or Food & Beverage
- Initiative and motivation to drive change and exceed expectations
- Solid leadership skills with ability to manage vertically and horizontally
- Demonstrated ability to use Lean Six Sigma practices and apply DMAIC
- Experience using project management tools and processes
- Solid experience in project/program management, including large-scale projects/programs of significant complexity and value
- Industry-specific knowledge and experience strongly preferred
Benefits
- Bonus programs based on position in the organization
- Comprehensive benefits
- Pension plan to help you save for retirement
- Learning and development opportunities
- Accommodation for applicants with disabilities
- Pay-for-performance philosophy
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