Project Scheduler

Overview:

The Project Scheduler will be responsible for developing and maintaining a detailed, resource-mapped Site Integrated Schedule. This will combine multiple independent plans into a single portfolio plan. This role will also be responsible for building new schedules for “must win” activities from capital to PPQ/Commercial supply. This role will involve working with the project manager, the SLT and a cross-functional site team as well as interacting with the GES Integration project team to ensure tight integration with that aspect of the project.

This is an opportunity for an experienced scheduler to gain further experience of the extended project lifecycle from start up to completion of PPQ batches on both the capital and client side of a strategic and high-profile biopharmaceutical project.

Responsibilities:

• Drive creation of Site Portfolio Schedule (Microsoft Project)
• Transfer/Build the existing project schedules in Microsoft Project with connection to Primavera schedule where needed.
• Chair or assist with interactive scheduling workshops with various individuals and teams, within and outside of the site, to further develop the schedule.
• Maintain site portfolio schedule, alignment of sub project schedules, issuance of progress metrics (define and deliver). Support site governance in mitigation plan tracking.
• Develop a close working relationship with the scheduler on the capital project to identify critical common milestones and workload peaks and to ensure a tightly integrated schedule.
• Monitor progress and provide timely updates showing impact on milestones.
• Identify mitigations for impending delays and risks.
• Provide weekly updates to the project manager, leadership team and site project management office using established reporting tools.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required (Essential):

• 5 to 8 years working in a similar role in a pharmaceutical or preferably a biopharmaceutical environment with at least one major project involving implementation of MES and MBR.
• Proficiency in Primavera scheduling tool.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project scheduling tool.
• Proficiency as a user in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook, Sharepoint.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desirable:

• Level 7 or 8 degree in a relevant scientific or technical discipline.
• Project Management Professional or similar qualification.

Skill-Set Expected:

• Ability to work on own initiative to resolve issues.
• Ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines.
• Results and performance driven.
• Adaptable and flexible.