Summary
The Global Supply Chain Project Manager is accountable to plan and deliver the project(s) and its activities in accordance with the mission and the goals of the organization, by leading and managing cross-functional matrixed Project Teams across RLT Technical Operations. The functions include Marketing, Development, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, MS&T;, Product Manufacturing.
About The Role
Major accountabilities:
- Develop and implement long-term goals, key milestone planning and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the project(s).
- Ensure that project activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization.
- Ensure that project activities comply with all relevant legislation and professional standards.
- Develop forms and records to document project activities.
- Work with individual project team members to establish plans and goals for the project.
- Work closely with project team members to track progress and provide updates on any deviation from plan.
- Drives project related communication, stakeholder management, facilitates across functions to ensure awareness, alignment and buy-in.
- Identify and evaluate the risks associated with project activities and take appropriate action to control the risks.
- Defining and proceeding corrective actions.
- Drives and Supports process improvement initiatives.
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor or Master degree in scientific disciplines or any field related to the job position.
- Solid experience within Supply Chain and/or Logistics.
- Proven project management skills.
- Deep knowledge of Supply Chain IT tools.
- Fluent in English.
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