Project Manager (Tucson)

The Science Team at Pride Health is currently supporting a client who is Leader in the Pharmaceutical industry and has opening for an Entry level Project Manager I in Tucson, AZ 85755. Apply today for consideration!

Project Manager I

Tucson, AZ85755

Duration: 12+ Months

Pay rate: $ 34 -37.50/Hr.

Job Description:

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience with Smartsheet's or Planisware
• Two years of project management
• Critical thinker who excels in stakeholder management
• Skilled at driving results in an Operations environment
• PM designation (PMP, Agile Scrum Master, or other project management certificate or certification)

Summary:

Company is dedicated to evolving the practice of medicine and helping patients to live longer, better lives. Our operations are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society, doing now what patients need next.

The individual in this role will be responsible for all aspects of various projects of a less complex nature:

• Interfaces with all areas affected or supporting the project.
• Responsible for assembling project time, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project.
• Monitors projects from initiation through delivery including monitoring budget/spending.

Responsibilities:

Production (80%)

• Manages project team information to support project team, LCT and/or LCC decision making
• Accountable for quality implementation on projects in the following areas: Project risk management, Critical path analysis, Scenario creation and analysis, Budget, Robust planning
• Ability to identify and communicate issues proactively to a wide range of stakeholders
• Creates, coordinates and maintains integrated project plans in Project & Portfolio Mgmt. Tool (PPM)
• Identifies gaps, potential bottlenecks or delays, challenges assumptions and proposes options to close gaps and get projects back on schedule
• Manages preparation for project milestone reviews
• Manages meetings to include setting agendas, organizing meeting time and meeting minutes
• Executes project management processes
• Follows best practices in project teams and fosters continuous improvement by sharing knowledge and continuous exchange
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned by management

Teamwork and Collaboration (10%)

• Effectively communicates projects status and potential cross-functional impacts within the portfolio to the team and extended leadership
• Communicates effectively with interdepartmental teams and external vendors/customers
• Effectively communicates with all key stakeholders when problems are suspected or become evident
• Proactively elevates concerns to Manager with all necessary details to ensure leadership is well-informed of the issue, the likely ramifications, and the recommended solution(s)
• Participates in staff meetings
• Effectively collaborates cross-functionally with technical teams to support product launches
• Acts as a backup for other project manager team members to ensure no gaps in project execution and tracking

Continuous Improvement (5%)

• Leverage technology tools to deliver project solutions to improve productivity, reduce costs and simplify processes
• Proficient in lean tools required by organizational leadership for area
• Evaluates group processes and executes process simplification as required
• Operates with a lean mindset

Safety and Quality (5%)

• Operates with a safety and quality mindset
• Completes all training in a timely manner to meet compliance requirements
• Maintains quality system compliance (e.g., follow processes and procedures as written)
• Maintains current process information and documentation per internal and external guidelines
• Participation in internal or external audits and regulatory inspections as requested
• Proficient with current PLM systems

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree plus
• 2 years project management, product development and/or relevant experience (Preferred)
• Project Management specific training and/or certification (Preferred)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to partner and collaborate to work cross-functionally
• Situational assessment and decision-making skills
• Problem solving skills and ability to coordinate project related activities
• Ability to manage projects with activity/milestone achievement to launch the product/project
• Understanding of relevant Design Control and/or Phased Development processes preferred
• Proficient in MS Project and/or Project & Portfolio Management Tool
• Experience with Google Suite of products

Benefits:

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.