Junior Program Manager

Job Description

• Manage Non-Complex Projects: Oversee B and C-level projects or sub-projects related to medical plastic systems and glass primary packaging, from development through industrialization to final product handover. Support from senior managers is available for increasing complexity.
• Project Documentation & Charter: Clarify project scope based on contracts, quotations, and order documents. Develop project charters and define deliverables.
• Process Coordination: Align standard qualification and validation strategies with customers and internal departments, following defined processes (SOP PM001 ff).
• Project Planning & Execution: Create project structure plans and define work packages for technical departments. Lead and coordinate project teams under the guidance of senior managers and the Head of Program Management.
• Conflict Management: Mediate and resolve conflicts with a solution-oriented approach, in collaboration with senior leadership.
• PM Leadership Implementation: Apply the program management leadership approach within the core project team.
• Budget & Timeline Management: Plan project budgets, monitor cash flow, and ensure timely invoicing.
• Reporting & Reviews: Prepare project reports on margin, milestone tracking, risks, and deliverables. Conduct reviews with customers and internal teams as required.
• Customer & Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for project management topics at the project core team level. Ensure proactive communication with customers and stakeholders.
• Document Management: Ensure all project documentation complies with Good Documentation Practice (GDP) standards, excluding FDA submission programs.
• Project Control & Monitoring: Track project milestones, financial targets, and risks, ensuring timely progress and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical or economic field, with initial project management experience.
• At least 1 year in a similar role, with hands-on experience managing non-complex projects or sub-projects.
• Project controlling, including cash flow, cost tracking, and product cost management.
• Familiarity with medical device regulations and Good Documentation Practice.
• Experience in project management processes, including the use of PM SOP templates.
• Proficient in stakeholder management and risk management.
• Understanding of design control plans and development processes, including injection molding, assembly, and glass forming.
• Strong proficiency in standard software (MS Office, SAP) and project management tools.
• Excellent team coordination, conflict resolution, and communication skills.

Additional Information

Your contact person: Gabrielle Holland (gabrielle.holland@gerresheimer.com)

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