Manager, Project Management
Position Summary
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.
Catalent’s Kansas City facility is home to our Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services and Clinical Supply Services businesses. The site provides a range of integrated services for oral solid dosage forms, from formulation development and analytical testing to clinical and commercial-scale manufacture. The Kansas City facility is a Center-of-Excellence for our Biologics Analytical Services business. Our talented team has over 25 years of experience providing analytical services for stand-alone and integrated biologics projects.
Catalent Pharma Solutions in Kansas City, MO is hiring a Manager, Project Management role. The Manager, Project Management Will own and lead in the management and successful delivery of assigned Projects and will provide out of office cover as required for other members of the PM team including PM Director. Will have line management responsibilities and act as a Senior Member of the site and global CSE management teams. Will have responsibility for any type of project or client type. Will be the Catalent Advocate and the Client Advocate. Will be responsible for communicating via teleconference as well as e-mail and other forms of client communication. Will promote continuous improvement in all aspects of the job for self and team. Will focus on professionalism and Customer Service Excellence when working with all internal and external clients, and ensure team follow same approach. Will display an exceptionally high degree of independent judgment and analyses to complete the responsibilities of this position. Will take a leading role in the development of strategic plans for assigned function and site.
This is a full-time role position: Monday- Friday -1st shift. Salary, Onsite
Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee.
The Role
Under own direction manage the department team and ensure the co-ordination and management of projects from award stage to completion for all aspects and elements of a project ensuring correct set up, planning, monitoring and execution are effectively managed and executed on time. For any own assigned projects lead and manage client meetings/teleconferences/client visits and Audits to understand full scope requirements, ensuring minutes and actions are taken and all required project documentation is generated by self or the project coordinator team
Will recruit, manage performance, set expectations, develop and coach direct reports and other members of the site team. Promote the use of and ensure compliance by the PM team to ensure clients are set up in the fusion suite as required, and ongoing support for client use and password management is provided
Ensure Team supports and delivers supply forecasts and any relevant information to drive S&OP and client management. Ensure collection of KPI data and appropriate analysis of data and trends is completed, communicated to appropriate teams and any correction plans or process improvement initiatives are identified and implemented
Ensure all members of the team are trained appropriately for their roles and developed in line with organization directives and processes. Will mentor, develop and support members of the PM function and other functions both on site and globally as required
Accountable for ensuring the financial elements of all projects including contract review, financial milestone management, budget tracking and oversight are adhered to and will support invoice query resolution and aged debt activities.
Deputize for any member of the team and as required the CSE and site management teams. Will ensure regular review and improvement of Standing Operating Procedures relating to own areas of responsibility
Promote the use of and ensure compliance by the PM team in all aspect of Workfront. Will lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives within the department and site
All other duties as assigned;
The Candidate
Required a bachelor's degree with five years of experience in appropriate business-related area and One years of prior supervisory or relevant management experience.
Prior experience reporting KPIs highly desired
Professional Project Management Qualification preferred
Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead others while working alongside them to complete tasks to reach organizational goals highly desired
Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience
Required Leadership skills include excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of stakeholders, the strong ability to lead, mentor, train, motivate, direct and empower a team, influence and lead change, contribute strategic, analytical insight for problem solving and partner with cross functional teams to identify gaps, develop and implementation of continuous improvement ideas
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer required
Ability to work well with people of diverse cultures preferred
Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
Why you should join Catalent:
Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
Diverse, inclusive culture
Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
Community engagement and green initiatives
Generous 401K match
Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
Tuition Reimbursement - Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!
WellHub- program to promote overall physical wellness
Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
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