Senior Project Manager

OBJECTIVE: The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing high impact projects including, but not limited to, New Product Introductions, technology transfers, capital projects, and process improvement projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and maintain understanding of Silgan Unicep's products and services and how they are applied in each market segment we serve.
• Serve as primary point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage New Product Introductions (NPIs) and technology transfers using industry best practices including, MS Project, action trackers, clear project scope alignment, etc.
• Lead cross-functional teams of subject matter experts to execute high impact projects on-time and within budget.
• Advise management of program status on a regular basis.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, OSHA, and all other regulatory requirements, in accordance with company policy.
• Travel to Silgan Unicep manufacturing facilities and to customer sites as necessary to support projects.
• Adhere to company safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (advanced degree or PMP certification preferred).
• Minimum 7 years' experience in project management preferably in a pharmaceutical CMO/CDMO setting.
• Experience in an FDA regulated manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP regulations.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Proven proficiency in managing timelines.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical publications and reports.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate in both oral and written formats.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Project.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Occasionally required to stand.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (12 kg).
• Vision includes close vision, color vision and distance vision.
• Ability to travel by air or car to meet with customers.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable those individuals who are disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of this job.

$115K - $150K /year

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.