Project Manager I - API EX

About the Department
At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.
In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk's innovative oral products. At API, you'll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.
What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance - effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.
The Position
Support the Senior Project Manager in driving key priorities across the project organization. Responsible for managing and executing small to medium-scale projects from scope development and project planning through project closeout. Complete assigned projects & project tasks within cost, quality, & schedule requirements.
API Ex is looking for a Project Manager I with expertise in warehousing and shipping operations, along with knowledge of SAP functionality and master data. This role will involve overseeing operational design, as well as managing the flows for personnel, equipment, and materials.
Relationships
Senior Project Manager.
Essential Functions

• Support executive decision making (Project Management Team, Steering Group, etc.) including preparation & follow up on actions
• Drive key ongoing project priorities such as development of Operating Model, Project Governance, contract negotiations, etc.
• Drive & support cross project activities by coordinating with work package team members & Project Managers regarding communication, cross project activities, etc.
• Initiate, develop, & lead initiatives until line-of-business handover
• Lead preparation of project team meetings and events as required
• Lead decision making activities & provide flexible ad hoc support with short notice
• Perform all work in accordance with applicable SOPs, cGMPs, corporate standards, state & federal laws/regulations
• Adheree to mechanism for monitoring project progress, intervention & problem solving with other line managers or personnel
• Communicate to management & other units
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Physical Requirements
Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distractions. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role).
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Economics, Business Management, Project Management, or relevant field of study from an accredited university required
  • May consider an associate's degree in engineering, Economics, Business Management, Project Management, or relevant field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of four (4) years of proven experience in project management, preferably within Tier 1 management consulting, project management of large construction projects or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment required
  • May consider a High School Diploma (GED) with a minimum of six (6) years of proven experience in project management, preferably within Tier 1 management consulting, project management of large construction projects or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment required
• Minimum of two (2) years of proven experience in project management, preferably within Tier 1 management consulting, project management of large construction projects or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment required
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent project management consulting experience required
• Demonstrated ability to understand complicated project execution plans, documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts preferred
• Experience with executive level communications & stakeholder management preferred
• Basic understanding of contractual documents & ability to create work plans & detailed project schedules required
• Proven expertise in planning/organizing, managing execution preferred

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we're life changing.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
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