Assistant Manager
Skills
About this role
Purpose: Handling Project Management Activities with minimum supervision
Position / Job Title: Asst Manager/Manager - Project Management
Department: Project Management
Reporting To: Asst. General Manager - Project Management
Location: Thane
Years of Experience: 7-10 years
Dosage Form: NA
Job Responsibilities / Deliverables: Plan and manage end-to-end project timelines using MS Project with defined milestones, dependencies, and resources Drive project execution through the in-house Project Management System ensuring real-time tracking and visibility Conduct weekly/fortnightly review meetings with cross-functional stakeholders to assess project health and progress Collaborate closely with Project Owners (Technical Leads) for continuous monitoring and alignment on deliverables Identify risks, bottlenecks, and delays proactively; implement mitigation plans and escalate critical issues when required Ensure accurate and timely updates of project status in the centralized Project Tracker Apply strong understanding of pharmaceutical product development lifecycle for effective project planning and execution Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including ICH guidelines and industry standards Take full ownership and accountability for project delivery from initiation to completion Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining timelines and quality standards Monitor and control project budgets, ensuring efficient utilization of resources Facilitate cross-functional coordination to align project execution with organizational and strategic objectivesAll projects are planned on MS -Project by the project manager and are implemented using an in-house Project management system - PARIVARTAN Weekly/Fortnightly meetings with the Technical/Other key stakeholders are held to review the health of the projects & update the same in the Project tracker. The Project Manager will have to work closely daily with the Project Owners (Technical Project Leads) to track updates and resolve issues and escalate to the appropriate stakeholders. Non-negotiable expertise is an in-depth understanding of the product development work flow and planning and execution of plans. Understanding of Pharmaceutical regulations/ICH guidelines Experience in managing and coordinating projects, and securing delivery of tasks from planning to reporting Ability to work independently and take accountability for ensuring delivery Experience in Budget control of Projects activities
Qualifications & Pre-Requisites: M. Pharm, MBA / PMP / Relevant Experience