Project Manager III-Pharmaceutical experience required

Company: Kelly Services
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Kelly Services is currently seeking a Project Manager III in San Diego, CA--to work a contract assignment 12--month duration for one of our top clients.-- Kelly is a full service workforce solutions provider to 98% of the Fortune 100--- companies. We provide employment to more than 700,000 people annually and we deal with some of the largest and best companies both nationally and locally.--Primary Responsibilities includes: - Develops work plans, updates project plans, captures baseline plan- Maintains guidance materials and communication materials for broad PM dissemination- Manage centralized PMO SharePoint site including regular release and communication of improved guidance materials- Reviews project plans for data accuracy and integrity- Performs acceptance testing of regular dashboard improvements and releases- Performs analysis of cycle times against benchmark highlighting opportunities for improvement--- Leads working sessions in support of PMO workstreams--- Leads Change, acting as change agent use skills and expertise to inspire a shared purpose of intent, drive project awareness, communications, and training, while ensuring effective acceptance of operational improvements across R&D--- Partners with internal customers (i.e. Leadership, Global project managers, functional project managers, stakeholders etc) to strengthen and support strategic portfolio and operational project management practices--- Ensures portfolio level project management effectiveness through institution of: common process, effective system utilization, accurate data aggregation, and valuable reporting and dashboards--- Utilizes sound project management and data/system expertise to support departmental and broader process improvement goals, with a focus on Single Source of Truth and operational effectiveness.--- Supports and strengthens PM Community of Practice and PM Best Practices--- Key contributor of project management discipline to guide, govern, plan and execute for project successACCOUNTABILITIES:--- Leads and contributes to projects, workstreams and initiatives--- Independently resolves issues and creates mitigation plan in order to drive to resolution.--- Serves as customer interface at portfolio level driving accuracy and consistency to data--- Active contributor of workstreams to define standards, processes, and toolsets that broaden and mature the project management discipline across R&D--- Develops training materials and leads training sessions on specific PM topics related to tools, systems and process--- Interfaces and develops trusted partnerships with global project managers and members of the portfolio group--- Trains and supports the complex project timelines and other project level information updates in coordination with Project Manager and project team members--- Proactively updates information for key project activities, goals and strategy on the team website--- Performs analysis of goal tracking and root cause assessment--- Facilitate and drive work sessions; leveraging flexible toolkit of techniques, with the ability to adapt approach to the needs of the project/audience--- Collaborates with other members of the PMO/CoOP to implement new processes to better support project teams and the broader organization.--- Supports the design and implementation of new systems and processesEDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:--- Bachelors degree required, Advanced degree preferred--- Minimum 3 yrs industry experience--- Advanced PM skills and understanding of drug development--- PMP Certificaton Preferred--- Business acumen and ability to interact effectively with all levels organizationally.--- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement initiatives and coordinate resources.--- Excellent time management, organization, and planning skills--- Strong business analysis skills, proven meeting facilitation and documentation skills.--- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to share information effectively--- Builds strong productive relationships with key partners--- Advanced expertise with project management related software and tools ( MS Project, Sharepoint a must)APPLY NOW!For immediate consideration, please send your resume in a WORD document to gaut985@kellyservices.comWhy Kelly--?Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire talented people just like you. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills and interests-it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background/education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get you noticed.About Kelly--At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.]]

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