Business Project Manager (M/F/D)

Avantor is currently on the lookout for a motivated Business Project Manager to join the team in Geel. In this position you will analyze existing processes, identify the gaps in collaboration with your stakeholders and set up new procedures to eliminate those gaps. Are you detail oriented, outgoing and a real people person? On top of that, are you looking for a next professional challenge in an international environment and do you already have a background in project management? Then this might be a wonderful opportunity!

This is a full-time, day job in which you will work in Geel 50% of the time and Genk the other 50%. You will receive a temporary contract for 6 months. Next to a competitive salary, you will receive attractive benefits such as a bonus plan, meal vouchers, health insurance, flexible working hours, 13th month and pension scheme. Interested? - Let’s talk!   

Working hours: Monday - Friday, flexible start time between 07:00 - 9:00 and finish time as of 16:00

The team

Together with your colleagues, you are part of an open and supportive team, helping each other wherever possible. This team belongs to our department Lab and Production Services, which supports leading pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world, in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.

What we’re looking for 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Project Management or similar

Experience:

• Proven experience in Project Management is a must
• in a similar industry such as pharma production or Life Sciences is a plus

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong skills in MS Office and good with Visio and SAP
• Effective communication skills in English and Dutch; French is a plus
• Assertive and not afraid of speaking up
• Detail oriented, able to keep a clear overview when working on multiple projects at the same time
• Customer centric, independent, diplomatic

How you will thrive and create an impact 

• Analyze existing processes at the site to map the current situation
• Discuss with stakeholder to identify current gaps and how to eliminate them
• Develop and maintain new SOP’s, work instructions, process flows, KPI’s etc. based on conclusions from meeting with stakeholders
• Request resources internally to succeed with projects
• Create and maintain the project schedules and set up project teams
• Keep track of progress by using the appropriate tools
• Present a project to stakeholders, including clear objectives, scope and technical feasibility
• Serve as a liaison among customers, Avantor services, and Avantor sales
• Supervise inventory management, shipping, and receiving processes

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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