Job Description Summary

The Central Fill Project Manager provides direct oversight and management for Central Fill installations, change orders, removals, upgrades, conversions, inspections, and training. Will be responsible for managing high cost projects that are complex and require commanding cross-functional leadership to ensure success and positive customer outcomes. The incumbent must be able to travel up to 50% of the time.
The primary focus is on Central Fill installations. However, the Implementation Project Manager may be expected to lead and manage implementation tasks related to:
Customized software orders – documenting requirements and scope of work
• Business Integration Analysis reviews and documentation
• System through-put testing (onsite, and in-house)
• Customer Training sessions (onsite, remote, and in-house)
• Onsite management during the installation phase
***PLEASE NOTE - this position is remote

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all project-related activities post-contract through the implementation planning stages and plan execution [e.g. risk assessment, plan development, scheduling] for New Installations

• Serve as a liaison between customers and Parata’s internal teams throughout the Implementation life cycle

• Removals / Upgrades / Conversions / Inspections / Training Events:  Manages all contracting, quoting, sales opportunity creation, and invoice collection prior to the required project-related activities post-contract through the implementation planning stages and plan execution [e.g. risk assessment, plan development, scheduling]

• Maintains current project status via internal reporting tools [e.g. Salesforce, install review meetings, and conference calls]

• Project budget: tracks costs on a weekly basis to ensure project is maintaining margins 

• Works directly with Procurement to ensure project’s materials are ordered, received, and shipped on time

• Accurately forecasting current and future quarter revenue for each assigned projects

• Drives project installations to effectively support monthly, quarterly, and annual installation forecast targets and revenue goals

• Demonstrate a proactive approach to identify risks to project success; develop effective action plans for resolution and escalate issues and risks as needed
   

  Skills and Experience

• Demonstrates an understanding of Implementation project governance expectations (scope management, tollgate, and risk & change management processes)

• Solid dedication to documentation of project progress in a centralized reporting location (Salesforce)

• Experience working in construction and automation project management 

• Prior experience working in or managing projects for central fill pharmacies

• Working knowledge of pharmacy automation products (pharmacy automation, pharmacy host software, etc.) is preferred
  
  Education

• BA / BS in a technical or business field, or equivalent four (4) or more years of project or account management experience, preferably in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry

Work environment and physical demands

• This position may be subject to both outside environmental conditions as well as inside environmental conditions common to a pharmacy or warehouse facility during an installation or maintenance visit

• Work primarily will be performed in an office environment, involving long-term sitting, frequent standing, and occasional walking, as well as include common hazards maneuvering through office, pharmacy, and warehouse locations

• Must be able to carry, lift, and push/pull up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally

• Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk

• Weekend and overtime and/or overnight work and travel may be required

• Travel by car and/or air is required. Travel may consume 10%-90% of the workday

• While COVID-19 precautions are in effect, this role requires use of face masks/face coverings and gloves while working in customer pha