iNova was certified as a Best Place to Work in 2021. We are innovative, motivated, and passionately solution focused to support our customers in leading a healthy lifestyle. Join the team to experience the reasons why people love working for us!
The Opportunity
We currently have an opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Group Operations team in Singapore on a 12 months contract basis.
Role
Reporting to the Senior Group Project Manager, core focus of the role is to lead and manage projects including the following:
- Project and risk management of New Product introduction (NPI) through the Gate/Stage process to deliver On Time In Full launches
- Project and risk management of Technical Transfer of products that deliver targeted outcome which may include cost improvement, de-risking, capacity augmentation
- Project core team coordination, prioritisation and motivation to drive high performance & collaboration
- Stakeholder management at operational and leadership levels internal and external
- High level of adaptability to navigate through change of scope, priority and people styles
- Identify and drive continuous improvements to increase efficiency and speed to market
Key Accountabilities And Performance Indicators Include
Manages Project Core Team
- Lead cross-functional alignment of Core Team to deliver project on time, on budget, aligned with the expectations of key stakeholders
- Ensure team effectiveness; accountable for the coordination of the team
- Build team spirit and unity, working together towards a common goal
- Provide clarity on prioritisation and facilitate resolution of conflicts
Champion the iGate/iLaunch/iOptimize process
- Ensure consistent ways of working across the organisation by embedding the iGate/iLaunch/ iOptimize process based on the nature of the project
- Support the Initiative/Project Owner to ensure the team provide high quality inputs and alignment of iGate / iOptimize submission
- Manage projects through the iGate/iLaunch/iOptimize processes with proactive communication and recommendation on project status to key project stakeholders
- Drive accountability to Initiative Owner and Project Team to ensure projects deliver expected business outcomes.
Drive continuous improvement
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management capabilities through post launch review, enhancement to processes, and addition to PM knowledge-base.
- Identify, advocate and implement areas of improvement to increase speed to market
Manage project timelines
- Create, monitor and control project to ensure delivery on time. Utilize critical path methodology (CPM) to track and deliver on project schedule.
- Identify risks, issues and facilitate mitigation plan to remove roadblocks, escalate as appropriate
Project status management
- Update Project Portfolio Tracker on the status of projects being managed in accordance with agreed timeframes.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will possess the following experience and personal attributes:
Minimum 3 years of experience in FMCG/ Healthcare industry within pharmaceutical
Minimum 3 Years Of Project Management Experience
Project Management Certification (or proven equivalent experience)
Problem Solving mindset
- Ability to solve complex business problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where little standardization exists.
- Ability to facilitate technical problem solving. Experience with problem solving and decision-making tools a plus.
Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to read, analyse, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to effectively present complex information in a simple way and adapt the message to the audience
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Outlook, Internet Explorer, MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word
Soft skills
- Autonomous, able to seek answers and build internal and external relationships
- Team player, demonstrating high level of leadership
- Flexible, adaptable style
- Understand when to step in and be hands on to unblock situations and let go once action plan is clear
- Being a role model in iNova values, particularly stronger together, own it and do our best
Additional Requirements / Working Conditions
- Adhere to company values at all times
The Company
iNova is a different kind of health company. We are leading the way to better health by delivering innovative, patient-centric products that improve the lives of people around the world. Our diverse portfolio of iconic, market-leading consumer health brands and prescription medicines are backed by science and distributed in over 75 markets across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East & Africa and Europe. Experience the iNova difference today.
If you wish to be part of an energetic team within a thriving organisation, focused on bringing innovative products to market, please APPLY TODAY! We want you to join us in our pursuit of healthy living!
