Junior Program Manager

Company Description

Gerresheimer is the global partner for pharmaceutics, biotech, healthcare, and cosmetics with a very broad product range for pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging solutions and drug delivery systems. The company is an innovative solution provider from concept to delivery of the end product. Gerresheimer achieves its ambitious goals through a high level of innovative strength, industrial competence and concentration on quality and customer focus. In developing innovative and sustainable solutions, Gerresheimer relies on a comprehensive international network with numerous innovation and production centers in Europe, America and Asia. Gerresheimer produces close to its customers worldwide with around 11,000 employees and generated annual revenues in 2022 of EUR 1.8bn. With its products and solutions, Gerresheimer plays an essential role in people's health and well-being.

Gerresheimer Peachtree City L.P. was established in 1993 in Peachtree City, GA, as part of the Plastics & Devices Division manufacturing and assembling a variety of precision molded plastic parts for various applications in the medical industry. The subsidiary operates in an 132 K sq. ft. production facility with 200 employees. 

• Manage Non-Complex Projects: Oversee B and C-level projects or sub-projects related to medical plastic systems and glass primary packaging, from development through industrialization to final product handover. Support from senior managers is available for increasing complexity.
• Project Documentation & Charter: Clarify project scope based on contracts, quotations, and order documents. Develop project charters and define deliverables.
• Process Coordination: Align standard qualification and validation strategies with customers and internal departments, following defined processes (SOP PM001 ff).
• Project Planning & Execution: Create project structure plans and define work packages for technical departments. Lead and coordinate project teams under the guidance of senior managers and the Head of Program Management.
• Conflict Management: Mediate and resolve conflicts with a solution-oriented approach, in collaboration with senior leadership.
• PM Leadership Implementation: Apply the program management leadership approach within the core project team.
• Budget & Timeline Management: Plan project budgets, monitor cash flow, and ensure timely invoicing.
• Reporting & Reviews: Prepare project reports on margin, milestone tracking, risks, and deliverables. Conduct reviews with customers and internal teams as required.
• Customer & Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for project management topics at the project core team level. Ensure proactive communication with customers and stakeholders.
• Document Management: Ensure all project documentation complies with Good Documentation Practice (GDP) standards, excluding FDA submission programs.
• Project Control & Monitoring: Track project milestones, financial targets, and risks, ensuring timely progress and risk mitigation.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical or economic field, with initial project management experience.
• At least 1 year in a similar role, with hands-on experience managing non-complex projects or sub-projects.
• Project controlling, including cash flow, cost tracking, and product cost management.
• Familiarity with medical device regulations and Good Documentation Practice.
• Experience in project management processes, including the use of PM SOP templates.
• Proficient in stakeholder management and risk management.
• Understanding of design control plans and development processes, including injection molding, assembly, and glass forming.
• Strong proficiency in standard software (MS Office, SAP) and project management tools.
• Excellent team coordination, conflict resolution, and communication skills.

Your contact person: Gabrielle Holland (gabrielle.holland@gerresheimer.com)

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