JOB SUMMARY

In this role, you will be accountable for facilitating, managing and maintaining the OPMO governance, structure, processes & standards, data, metrics and communication plan. This position will ensure key deliverables of the PMO are met and the Organization is supported.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a science, engineering, or IT discipline.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years working in a cross functional manufacturing environment interacting with senior management.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to accurately document work performed.
• A knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project, MS Teams, Visio, Azure Dev Ops and Power BI
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

10%: Up to 26 business days per year

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
• Specific vision abilities may be needed by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must follow and comply with Plant’s Dress and Hygiene Code (SOI).
• Must be able to tolerate heat and industrial odors/smells on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
• Must also be able to maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments.
  

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West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.

THIS ROLE IS HYBRID (3 DAYS ONSITE) IN EXTON, PA. CANDIDATES APPLYING MUST BE LOCATED WITHIN A 50-MILE COMMUTABLE RADIUS OF THE JOB LOCATION.

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead communicator to OPMO project team on updates to governance, processes and templates.
• Facilitate the preparation, presentation and archiving of key OPMO meetings per communication plan – such as, but not limited to Project Requests / Proposals, Status Updates and Phase Gates.
• Facilitate and schedule Ad Hoc meetings as required.
• Maintain key stakeholder lists for key OPMO meetings, adjust as necessary.
• Ensure key stakeholder attendance or designates when necessary for key OPMO meetings.
• Ensure templates and project standards are developed or updated, properly trained and communicated within OPMO project team, network project managers and Operations.
• Maintain OPMO TEAMS governance site and OPMO SharePoint site.
• Maintain the master list (Portfolio) of projects across OPMO, West Network of select non-OPMO projects and key metrics and data. Azure or related updates to support master list. Current / Future State value stream mapping of OPMO processes as required.
• Provide leadership and support for resource tracking and forecasting tools that can be used across the organization.
• Work with key members of the OPMO to develop reporting requirements and run reports related to project and resource costs.
• Lead the development and maintenance of reporting mechanisms to enable the broader management team to make informed decisions regarding resource deployment, prioritization and program related financial assessments.
• Support with data the Program Management escalation of key issues arising from the plan / metrics to Senior management where necessary.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, must be detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Support portfolio and cost center managers with information requests related to open commitments by project or cost center.
• Ability to work independently on own projects while working concurrently with all departments.
• Maintain an up to date understanding of the SAP functionality.
• Other duties as assigned.