Project Manager - Exton, PA

Project Manager (Manufacturing Facilities Construction and Technology Transfer)

Location: Exton, PA

Hybrid

This senior Project Manager position is responsible for the integrated management of the full project lifecycle (from Idea Evaluation through launch, PMP phases 1-5), process improvement initiatives, cost saving projects, and/or new business development projects.  You will develop and manage partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. You are responsible for creating and maintaining the project plan and schedule, owning the project budgets and spending, and ensuring that project objectives and milestones are met on time, within budget constraints and with appropriate quality.  This position will manage manufacturing facilities construction projects in addition to technology transfer projects.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage high scale projects that span 12-36 months
• Coach and develop junior project and portfolio managers
• Manage customer requests, customer communications and ensure that project timelines and deliverables are met
• Escalate risk to the leadership team and course correct as needed

This position is eligible for the DSM Hybrid Working model, spending 2-3 days per week in the Exton, PA office and the balance of the week in a home office. You must reside in a geography that is commutable via car to Exton, PA for regular customer meetings and weekly in-office collaboration days.  The greater Baltimore and Philadelphia areas are preferred.

We bring

• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

You bring

• Minimum 10 years of industry experience required plus minimum 6 years of experience managing multi-disciplinary projects or teams in a highly regulated environment required
• Manufacturing facilities construction projects and technology transfer projects experience in the medical device industry and/or pharmaceuticals is highly preferable
• Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification is a plus
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills to choose the best solution and solve problems
• Influencing, mentoring and strong communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree required, with preference for a degree in a technical discipline

Our recruitment process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by December 16, 2024.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

www.dsm-firmenich.com

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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