Project Management Officer - Technical Operations at Acino

, Alibori Department, Benin -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, GMP Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Budget Management, Regulatory Affairs, Continuous Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma, Change Management, Training, Coaching, Performance Monitoring, Project Planning, Resource Allocation

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Arcera is a global life sciences company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Our purpose is to enable longer and healthier lives while creating sustainable growth. We develop, manufacture, and commercialize a broad range of high-quality innovative and proven medicines in key international markets. With an operational footprint spanning over 90 countries across four continents, and manufacturing sites in eight countries, we offer more than 2,000 medicines across various therapeutic areas worldwide. The Project Management Officer (PMO) will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating strategic and operational projects across the manufacturing site. The role ensures alignment with corporate objectives, regulatory compliance, and efficient execution of initiatives related to capacity expansion, technology transfer, new product introduction, and continuous improvement. This position will be hired on Amoun's contract and will report to the Technical Operations Head, Egypt, and the location will be based in Cairo, Egypt (El Obour Site). Your responsibilities: Strategic Project Management Develop and implement project governance frameworks and methodologies. Manage and prioritize the site’s project portfolio, ensuring alignment with business goals. Support leadership in decision-making through project insights and recommendations. Project Planning & Execution Create, monitor, and update project plans, budgets, and timelines. Drive cross-functional collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Engineering. Ensure timely delivery of project milestones and critical activities. Risk & Compliance Management Identify, assess, and mitigate project-related risks. Ensure all projects comply with GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, local authorities). Prepare and maintain project documentation for audits and inspections. Stakeholder & Communication Management Act as the key contact between site leadership, regional/global PMO, and external stakeholders. Provide regular updates and reports to senior management. Facilitate effective communication and alignment across departments. Performance Monitoring & Reporting Define and track project KPIs (timelines, budget adherence, resource utilization). Maintain dashboards and project tracking tools. Conduct post-project evaluations and implement lessons learned. Resource & Change Management Coordinate the allocation of human, financial, and technical resources. Support organizational change management initiatives. Provide training and coaching in project management best practices. Continuous Improvement Standardize project management practices across the site. Promote Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies. Drive initiatives to improve cost efficiency, quality, and delivery timelines. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, Engineering, or related field (master’s degree preferred). Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) is highly desirable. At least 10 years of project management experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry. Strong knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

The Project Management Officer will oversee and coordinate strategic and operational projects at the manufacturing site, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include project planning, risk management, stakeholder communication, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.