Project Manager | On site

SKAN US, Inc., a world leader in pharmaceutical isolators, based in Raleigh, NC is accepting applications for the position of On Site Activities Project Manager. This position is based out of our SKAN US facility. The position reports to the Director of On-site Projects.

SKAN, headquartered in Switzerland with a strong US presence, is a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry for its cleanroom equipment. This equipment is routinely used in vaccine development, production of pharmaceutical products, and other critical operations to ensure the safety and quality of pharmaceutical drugs.

Our US base is comprised of a parts business, a field service/assembly team, a microbiology team, a documentation qualification department, and a field qualification team, among other administrative functions.

SKAN is experiencing rapid growth and is looking forward to welcoming several members to the SKAN family!

Function Specific Tasks

• Managing the on-site activities of SKAN projects for SKAN US customers
• Maintaining direct communication with SKAN AG project managers
• Maintaining direct and constant communication with the customer
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Coordinating the internal schedule and resources for on-site activities, including installation, commissioning, qualification, and hand-over of the equipment
• Coordinating the external schedule and resources with customer and 3rd parties
• Keeping track of milestones, critical items, and critical paths of the project
• Keeping track of open items/punch list items
• Responsible for the cost, quality, and schedule of the project
• Responsible for keeping compliant to GMP and GDP
• Creating design documentation and specification documentation
• First point of contact for customers and internal team members
• Travel 25%, including international travel

Special Tasks

• Maintaining the processes and guidelines regarding to the project management team
• Internal goal setting and tracking

Experience Needed

• 3 years of experience in project management, or 1year of experience in project management with European companies
• Experience in pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industries preferred

Qualification Needed

• Education: bachelor’s degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• PMP certification preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Interest in technology / intellectual curiosity
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Proficiency in MS Project, MS Excel, MS Visio, and use of project management software tools.
• Proficiency in SAP
• Customer oriented attitude/strong service mindset
• High intelligence and mental flexibility to manage multiple tasks/priorities simultaneously

What can we offer you?

• An open corporate culture and teamwork
• Short decision-making paths and flat hierarchies
• Intensive orientation and training programs through our SKAN Academy
• Excellent base salary with potential annual bonus opportunity
• Major medical, dental and vision for employee and family
• Short-term and long-term disability for employees
• 401K with 100% company match up to 6% immediately vested
• 15 paid vacation days and nine observed company holidays per year, generous rollover policy

If you have any questions, please contact our HR responsible via [email protected]