Project Manager (Formulations) - Asst. manager Level

Job Description

Role & responsibilities Job description Develops project plans for all aspects of assigned projects and manages all project activities Establishes and leads cross functional project teams and status meetings Obtains consensus and buy-in from key internal and external stakeholders for project timeline Monitors and manages project scope, budget, forecast, resources, and deliverables within timeline Maintains up-to-the-minute project action plans and serves as a resource to stakeholders Develops and mentors project team members Drives regular and Kick-off meetings. Performs Risk assessment of Project (Critical Aspects) Initiate the Product initiation Form (PIFs) and works closely with Head -R&D and ensures the same is approved by the Board. Provides timely, comprehensive project status reports (in form of slide decks on behalf of R&D), including budgets and timelines. Ensures all stakeholders receive the required level of detail commensurate with their role Provides input on strategic goal, tactical planning, and high-level staffing plans Proactively identifies significant project risks, develops mitigation strategies, escalates to leadership, and implements approved mitigation steps Develops and maintains subject matter expertise to effectively plan and fully execute assigned projects Manages various system-wide projects, product conversions, trials, and introduction of new products as they are assigned to R&D for start. Coordinates meetings, project teams, and working groups Closely liaise with CFTs works with them and ensures the requisites are completed before product goes for scaleup and exhibit batches. Coordinates with plant QC and production to ensure the Scaleup and Exhibit batches are timely executed. Provide a weekly update of all projects to Head-R&D. Should manage escalations effectively and converse smoothly during any conflict situation arising in his/her project review meeting(s). Should be a role model from servant leadership point of view. Raise Red Flags as and when required to Head-R&D. Should anticipate risk proactively (or failures if any in his/her project ) and build a mitigation strategy so that the project is delivered on time, as per expectation of Head-R&D. Core Competencies needed: Person should be a team player and expected to be highly calm & composed in every crucial situation arising due to inter department conflicts (if any) Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent English speaking and writing skills Excellent Presentation skills Excellent negotiations and persuasion skills Excellent conflict management skills High on company`s values and behaviours