Position Summary:
This role is responsible for implementing IT Projects for Lifesciences & Healthcare sector, following DHL standard IT project management methodology. Typical projects could be new warehouse start-ups with the deployment of WMS (Blue Yonder) and ancillary systems, upgrading existing WMS instances, rolling out new Digitalization technologies (such as robots, asset tracking tools, wearable devices, automated guided vehicles, etc.)
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure Life Sciences specific requirements (System Validation, FDA – DSCSA Serialization)are considered where applicable
- Maintain required project artifacts, as required by DHL project management framework
- Mentor and develop junior resources (Implementation Analysts, Project Leads)
- Maintain project plan, cost tracker, action log, scope log, risk management, etc. in accordance with DHL project management framework
- Coordinate and plan project resources
- Aide in preparing project presentations, communications, etc.
- Facilitate effective communication across project teams
- Interact with the customer to collect requirements and provide status updates
- Provide direct leadership of IT projects throughout project delivery lifecycle
- Assist in business development and response to customer RFPs (prepare cost models and timelines, act as subject matter expert for technology)
Required Education & Experience:
- 3+ years’ experience in IT project leadership role (managing budget, scope, timelines)
- Experience managing cross-functional teams to deliver IT projects
- 7+ years IT/technology experience
- Technology experience with Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences supply chain would be an advantage
- PMP certification preferred
- Warehouse management systems implementation experience (Blue Yonder preferred)
- Proficient with MS Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project