QC Project Management Co-op

Job Summary - a concise overview of the job and the expected results

Reporting to the Global QC Bio-Sterile Head, the QC Project Management Co-op identifies and circulates the project goals, objectives, and scope of all assigned projects. The Co-op then creates a project plan that outlines the specific tasks, timelines, and resources required for each project.  He or she may also lead the communication between the project team and stakeholders, manage risks and issues, and monitor progress to ensure that the project stays on track. This role acts as the right-hand partner to the Global QC VP, providing feedback, updates and representing them as needed and appropriate throughout the Global organization.

Key Accountabilities - key outcomes/deliverables, the major responsibilities, and % of time

• Support planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting each assigned project with the use of formal project management methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma. 
• Establishing deadlines and monitoring projects' progress:
  • The Co-op plans and develops project roadmaps.
  • Must constantly scrutinize how the project is moving forward.
  • Manage the project cycle from developing an accurate timeline of project completion to ensuring activities get completed within the assignment's parameters.
  • Foresee delays and inform the team and stakeholders of any adjustments needed.
• Identify and resolve project issues and elevate any critical roadblocks for quick problem-solving.
• Collaboration:
  • Ensure collaboration, negotiation, and satisfaction with all stakeholders.
  • Act as a bridge between upper management and the team who is responsible for the execution of the project.
  • Responsible for bringing together and managing the project's team to create a well-oiled project machine.
  • Set up the project team for success by providing (or securing) guidelines, direction, and training when needed.
• Evaluate the performance of all projects assigned, including:
  • Ensure the project runs smoothly.
  • Stay on schedule or negotiating new deadlines.
  • Provide updates on the progress of the project regularly.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience, and certifications required for the job

• Currently enrolled towards a Bachelor of Science degree in science or related field.
• Project Management experience or Lean certification is preferred.

Knowledge

• Problem-solving: They must quickly identify and solve problems that may arise during a project. Must possess critical thinking capabilities.
• Continuous Improvement: Work with multiple improvement strategies such as Six Sigma and Total Quality Management to develop and monitor improvement processes within their organization.
• Technical expertise: They must have a good understanding of the technical aspects of the project and be able to communicate effectively with technical team members.

Skills 

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Abilities

Often referred to as “competencies”, leadership attributes, skills, abilities, or behaviors that may be enterprise, functional or job specific     e.g., coaching, negotiation, calibration, technical writing etc.

• Communication: Superb communication skills to convey ideas, expectations, and information to the team, stakeholders, and senior management.
• Leadership: Must be able to work with a team of peers to success by ensuring there is clear direction, motivation, and support.
• Organization: Must be highly organized to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and resources.
• Self-management: Able to prioritize tasks and manage themselves effectively to ensure deadlines are met.
• Adaptability: They must be adaptable and adjust plans and strategies to keep the project on track.
• Teamwork: They must be able to work collaboratively with their team to achieve project goals.
• Political Savvy:  They must have the ability to exhibit confidence and professional diplomacy while effectively relating to people at all levels, internally and externally.
• Confidentiality: They must have the ability to always maintain absolute confidentiality in all situations.
• Communication: Capable of clearly communicating in the appropriate detail for the intended recipient and purpose concepts, objectives, rationale, methodologies and intent to the project team members, stakeholders, and senior management sponsors.
• Leadership: Is a competent and capable situational leader and project leader, providing direction, motivation, oversight, coaching and feedback to peers and teammates that are not direct reports. Demonstrates the behaviors that reflect endo’s values of Integrity & Quality, Collaboration, Drive, Innovation and Empathy.
• Critical Thinking: Applies structured data and risk analysis and critical thinking in all elements of their role and is capable of coaching the development and use of these skills in others.
• Organization: Must be highly organized to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and resources. Able to prioritize tasks and manage themselves effectively to ensure deadlines are met.
• Adaptability: They must be adaptable and adjust plans and strategies to keep the project on track.
• Teamwork: They must be able to work collaboratively with their team to achieve project goals.

Disclaimer:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.