Project Specialist, Metrology
About the position The Project Specialist, Metrology is responsible for managing the West Services and Solutions (WSS) CAPEX program from planning and initiation through asset registration and implementation. You will be responsible for identifying and aligning stakeholders from cross-functional teams, creating, maintaining, and reporting project schedules, forecasting, updating, and reporting on financials associated with each project, and coordinating the WSS CAPEX items within the overall Global Quality Laboratory CAPEX budget. Responsible for driving projects to completion based on timelines, budget, and resources. Responsibilities • Create and maintain the yearly WSS CAPEX program schedule for all items approved for the CAPEX budget • Hold regular project meetings with cross-functional stakeholdersCreate and maintain detailed project schedules (Gantt or similar) • Facilitate alignment of timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables in accordance with procedures • Follow escalation procedure for delayed/impacted projects and Track project milestones • Report project status highlighting risks and opportunities for improvement • Track and report financials associated with each CAPEX project • Coordinate with WSS Lab Purchasing, WSS Metrology, Global Technical Projects, Global Finance, and Quality Laboratory to establish and provide accurate forecasting and closure of projects • Track and report budget adherence • Manage resource allocation and communication for the program • Ensure appropriate resources have been committed to each project working with management when there are conflicts • Maintain a clear and unambiguous communication plan with all stakeholders and management for expectations, commitments, timelines, deliverables, responsibilities, and status • Proactively identify and facilitate resolution of all project-related issues • Management/initiation of associated administrative details: initiating change controls assigning tasks, resources, and timelines, requesting the initiation of required documents, general administrative tasks to keep the projects on track • Implement change management processes, when needed, to align with shifting requirements and priorities • Support the WSS Metrology team with routine tasks, as needed Requirements • Bachelor's Degree in a related area or equivalent experience • Minimum 2 years of experience in metrology/analytical instrumentation in a cGMP environment, preferred • Minimum 2 years of experience in project management, preferred Nice-to-haves • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously • Strong understanding of a cGMP environment • Experience with Quality Management Systems • Dependable, highly organized, detail oriented, able to think creatively under pressure and work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Familiarity with SAP • Experience with project management tools such as MS Project • Able to comply with the company's safety and quality policies at all times • Project Management Certificate, such as CAPM, preferred Apply tot his job