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I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.\nJob Description\nAbout the role\nSenior Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering assigned site and inter-site related projects, including but not limited to process improvements, equipment installations, and facility upgrades or expansions. The role ensures projects are completed on time, within approved scope and budget, and in compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of project objectives and facilitate successful outcomes, contributing input to project prioritization and portfolio discussions to advance site objectives.\nHow you will contribute\nProject Leadership and Execution:\nLead cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of assigned projects such as process optimizations, facility upgrades, capital expenditures, equipment installations, and other site initiatives.\n\nEnsure projects are delivered on time, within scope, on budget, and to the required quality and safety standards.\n\nProject Scope, Scheduling, and Budget Management:\nCollaborate with key stakeholders to define the project scope, objectives, and deliverables.\n\nDevelop and maintain comprehensive project plans and schedules using standard project methodology tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Jira).\n\nTrack project milestones and manage any changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs.\n\nStakeholder Management and Communication:\nServe as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications related to assigned projects.\n\nFacilitate regular project meetings to review progress, address issues, and drive decisions.\n\nProvide clear status reports to stakeholders and leadership and stakeholders (e.g. progress, risks, mitigation actions, and key decisions).\n\nRisk Management:\nForesee and identify potential project risks early and develop mitigation plans to address them.\n\nMonitor risks throughout the project lifecycle and adjust plans as needed.\n\nResolve issues proactively that may arise during the project and escalate to the sponsor or senior management when necessary; engage Steering Committee members, as needed.\n\nCompliance and Safety:\nEnsure that all projects and related tasks align and comply with Takeda’s global and local site health and safety regulations, quality standards, regulatory requirements (e.g., cGMP, OSHA, ISO as applicable), local and global SOPs and standards.\n\nLead efforts to ensure that health, safety, and environmental risks are managed and that the project aligns with safety standards throughout its lifecycle.\n\nFor projects requiring adherence to Quality System standards, such as Change Control, Documentation Control, initiate, own, lead, and manage Quality System records to ensure completion of relevant workflow tasks and on time.\n\nMaintain all project documentation requirements as per Project Management Lifecycle, including but not limited to agenda, meeting minutes, action logs, risk registers, spend reports, and more to be audit ready and future reference.\n\nWork with relevant departments to ensure projects adhere to all internal Quality Assurance (QA) and regulatory compliance guidelines.\n\nResource and Team Coordination:\nCoordinate resources required for assigned projects, ensuring team members and equipment are available and effectively utilized.\n\nLead and mentor project teams by providing support, tools, guidance, and remove obstacles, and guidance to achieve project goals.\n\nManage external vendors, contractors, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services needed for project success.\n\nContinuous Improvement:\nIdentify and implement continuous improvement initiatives through project management practices and process optimization.\n\nSupport adoption of Project Management methodologies (i.e. Agile), application of Lean Six Sigma principles, and other best practices, as applicable.\n\nProject Documentation and Reporting:\nMaintain accurate project management documentation and publish as required by the local and global procedures and driven by standard industry practices in Project Management.\n\nMonitor timelines, milestones, and performance metrics - report as required.\n\nDIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS\nTechnical/Functional (Line) Expertise\nApplies strong project management fundamentals in complex, fast-changing environments.\nCommunicates effectively at all organization levels.\nUses digital tools and modern Project Management methods to drive delivery and visibility.\nLeadership\nTakes initiative and works independently to produce measurable results.\nInfluences, inspires, and guides others by being a champion of change.\nDecision-making and Autonomy\nAdapt quickly to shifting priorities while maintaining commitments. \nDeliver practical, result-focused outcomes. \nApply structured problem-solving approach in dynamic project environments.\nInteraction\nPartners with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. \nEngages local stakeholders and global subject matter experts to support delivery.\nBuilds strong working relationships across the site, inter-facility, and global functions.\nInnovation\nDelivers targets in a matrix environment through influence and coordination.\n\nLeverages digital technology to improve execution and reporting.\n\nShares openly, elevates capabilities, and learns from others.\n\nComplexity\nThrives in a fast-paced environment while balancing complex and completing priorities.\n\nDrives measurable improvements.\n\nWhat you bring to Takeda\nEDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:\nEssential:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or related scientific field.\n\n4+ years of relevant project experience in a manufacturing / engineering environment.\n\nStrongly Preferred:\nProject Management Professional Certification or similar\n\nLean/Six Sigma experience\n\nA Master’s degree in Engineering or related scientific discipline.\n\nBackground managing projects in GxP manufacturing environments (e.g., pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food & beverage) is highly preferred.\n\nExperience with capital expenditure (CapEx) projects, including managing budgets, timelines, and resource allocations is ideal.\n\nStrong experience with and understanding of global regulatory expectations and the evolving regulatory landscape, including key agencies, such as FDA and EMA.\n\nExperience and demonstrated ability to deliver successfully projects in various complexity, including capital projects, in a GXP manufacturing environment, within budget and on time.\n\nWorking knowledge of Project Management methodologies (e.g. Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Lean/Six Sigma).\n\nExperience and application of Organizational Change Management to project management.\n\nStrong stakeholder communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.\n\nProficiency with common project management software (e.g., MS Project, Excel, Asana, JIRA, or similar).\n\nExcellent English verbal and written communication skills\n\nPhysical demands & working environment:\nAt Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure product quality is not compromised. In this role, you:\nPhysical demands:\nAbility to push, lift, pull, and carry up to 10 lbs\n\nAbility to perform both sedentary work and routine walking to observe facility and project-related activities\n\nWorking environment:\n100% on-site role with daily interaction with manufacturing and cross-functional teams across two local facilities\n\nOccasional travel for vendor visits, other site visits, and project meetings may be required\n\nFlexibility to work multiple shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed\n\nTravel requirements:\nOccasional travel may be required to visit other company locations, vendor sites, or project-related meetings\n\nMore about us:\nAt Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.\nCertified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.\nEmpowering our people to shine:\nTakeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.\nTakeda Compensation and Benefits Summary\nWe understand compensation is an important factoras you consider the next step in your career. 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