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Southern Cross & The Spear Group, sister companies, partner to present you the next opportunity for your career. When you partner with the Spear Group for your next role, you’ll be working alongside an experienced team who truly understands the challenges of your sector. We’ll take the time to appreciate the types of projects you enjoy, as well as the work environments you thrive in. With over 30 years of experience, we have deep networks and serve top-tier companies across North America. Explore our current postings and submit your resume to start the conversation today.
Location: Worcester, NY, remote position
Provide leadership support for scheduling and project control services that will be a key component of a highly integrated project team (IPT) working to deliver the next generation of life improving and lifesaving pharmaceuticals. The role will support a portfolio of projects for multi-hundred-million-dollar manufacturing facilities located throughout the US and will interface with all phases of project execution primarily managed by EPCM firms and constructed by intergraded Trade Partners/Subcontractors.
Preferred - Primary Skills/Qualifications:
- SCHEDULING responsibilities are to develop, maintain, and report the Master Project Schedule utilizing Primavera® and other industry software standards. Manage Schedule Progress Measurement/earned value and variance analysis and ensure changes are captured in Project Schedule.
- Provide PROJECT CONTROL support to prepare monthly Project Control reporting deliverables and assist in establishing approved cash flow and tracking. Interface with CM Project Control personnel to ensure timely communication and support of project reporting requirements. Support Project Procurement Group requirements related to Project Control.
- Demonstrate LEADERSHIP and excellent COMMUNICATION and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with all levels in the organization, particularly with FEL and EPCM Partners to ensure understanding of planning/scheduling requirements and continuous improvement of processes. Possess leadership skills necessary to transform and sustain a high performing group of technical professionals. Drive planning development and attend recurring and non-recurring project related meetings as required.
- Display KNOWLEDGE of the pharmaceutical industry across multiple product types (drug substance, drug product, lab, large molecule, small molecule, etc.). EXPERIENCE in strategic planning/scheduling and Lean Project Delivery Best Practices (e.g. Target Value Delivery, Last Planner®, Takt planning, Touchplan®, NetPoint®) is a significant plus, along with knowledge of AE, CM, and Professional Service providers planning/scheduling means and methods.
- Post OQ scheduling responsibilities would include working with Maintenance/Production teams to determine schedule publishing cadence. Identification of bottlenecks in schedule and proposal of solutions. Utilization of preferred production software package determined by manufacturing team. Ability to lead a cross functional team to communicate and resolve issues within the schedule and process.
Desired – Experience and Education :
- 10+ years of experience in scheduling and project control functions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office programs, Primavera®, Orchestrate, etc.
- Working knowledge of Target Value Delivery, Last Planner®, Takt planning, Touchplan®, NetPoint® is a significant a plus.
- BS in construction or engineering related, a/o PMP certified is ideal.
- Ideal candidate is results driven with an Operational Readiness perspective, has technical capability in the field, and is a self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills.
Salary: Competitive Salary offerings
Benefits: Paid Leave, 401-K, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Incentive bonuses etc.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Spear Group, Inc. and our PEO, Oasis Outsourcing, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All personnel actions are effected without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status pursuant to law. As a responsible organization, we resolutely support the concept and practice of Equal Employment Opportunity. We uphold federal, state, and local civil rights laws and work to ensure that all of our personnel actions and policies are in compliance. Additionally, we recognize and value the importance and diversity of our work force and support its various cultures. The Companies are dedicated to fostering an environment that respects the dignity, rights and contributions of our employees.
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