MES Project Manager

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a global manufacturer of components and systems for injectable drug delivery, including stoppers and seals for vials, and closures and disposable components used in syringe, IV and blood collection systems. The Company also provides products with application to the personal care, food and beverage markets. Headquartered in Lionville, Pennsylvania, West Pharmaceutical Services supports its partners and customers from 50 locations throughout North America, South America, Europe, Mexico, Japan, Asia and Australia.

Our IT Shared Services group has an immediate opportunity for an MES Project Manager.  This individual will manage the implementation of MES (manufacturing execution systems) across West Pharmaceutical Services’ North American operations.  The role will be responsible for leading cross-functional and cross-site teams comprised of business and IT professionals to successful completion.  This position will develop and monitor the overall project plan and budget and will communicate with IT and business leadership as well as outside consultants to communicate program progress, direction and changes.  The successful candidate will demonstrate thorough knowledge and practical experience delivering MES solutions and support to manufacturing organizations in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries across multiple sites and functions.  Candidates with experience in company-specific systems (Werum MES and SAP ERP) are preferred.

 

Responsibilities:

 

Lead cross-functional and cross-site teams comprised of IT and business professionals and consultants to successfully launch Werum Pas-X MES system and ensure that system functionality and performance meet current and future business requirements.

 

Manage project plan, provide updates to project team and manage weekly status meetings.  Resolve issues and ensure project resources are aligned with project milestones and objectives.

 

Oversee the preparation of project documentation and manage project space on Microsoft Sharepoint server.

 

Provide weekly reports to the project sponsor and steering committee and prepare and present formal updates to senior management as directed by the project sponsor and/or steering committee.

 

Work with IT and business management to develop post go-live support requirements and the development of an ongoing support plan.

 

Responsible for mapping shop floor processes in cGMP manufacturing including weight and dispense, finite scheduling, process monitoring, material tracking, master batch record and system-to-system interfaces between MES and other systems including ERP, LIMS, SCADA, PLC and SPC control systems.

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or other related field.  Project management certification (PMI) preferred.

 

Ten to fifteen years of IT and business/industry experience with at least 3 years of leadership experience and 5 years in managing projects.  Extensive knowledge and experience in the use of MS Project Software, project management methodologies and tools.  Ability to manage cross-functional resources in a matrix-management environment.  Must be able to communicate at the Director and Senior Director level.  Working knowledge of information systems in cGMP regulated environments.  Must be knowledgeable regarding FDA cGxP and 21CFR Part 11 regulations and understand software system validation.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer