Project Manager 1

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Description Overview

This Project Manager position is part of Perrigo’s Stage Gate™ organization.   Stage Gate™ is the governance model used for authorizing projects within Perrigo.  Project Managers are responsible for the Stage Gate™ process of project approval and/or for executing the Stage Gate™ approved projects by leading cross functional teams. 

Scope of the Role

• Proactively monitors progress and issues progress reports; resolves issues and initiates appropriate corrective action to ensure critical milestones are met. 
• Coordinates clear communications to all key stakeholders, reporting and oversight of interdependencies and risks, to ensure the realization of the projected benefits.
• Conducts project planning, tracking, scope management, ensuring quality compliance, execution and reporting.
• Manages communications with all stakeholders by reporting the progress at regular agreed intervals to the Stage Gate Manager, Functional leads and Gate Keepers (Stage Gate).
• Maintains all appropriate project documentation including scope, project costs, baseline critical timeline.
• Supports Manager and other Project Managers to identify process improvements, efficiencies and better ways of working

Experience Required

• Understanding of project management principles and methods
• Demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated planning and organization competency
• These skills are normally acquired through completion of bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical discipline combined with a typically 4 years work experience preferably in the pharmaceutical, nutrition, or medical device industries
• Previous experience in a project management role is preferred

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