Humanitarian Project Management Associate Jobs in Ohio

Job Title: Associate Principal Project Manager

Location: Columbus, Oh

Job Type: Full time

Req ID: 11754

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates' mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day. for millions of patients around the world.  We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 750 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.  Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 8,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

Description:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We are seeking a talented and motivated Associate Principal to join our team.  In this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing the implementation of Projects for Hikma Rx while ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory compliance and utilizing the Hikma PMO tools and processes. Accountable for managing internal resources and third-party vendors to drive service performance and improvements to meet business expectations Medium-to-large Information Technology projects, including Infrastructure, and application projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of all assigned projects following the IT PMO methodology.
• Direct the day-to-day activities of the project team.
• Coordinate activities with project stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization.
• Execute project management processes (planning, risk and issues management, financial management, status reporting, project communication etc.).
• Lead all requirements gathering in collaboration with functional leads.
• Ensure the delivered solution is consistent with the agreed scope, design and quality expectations.
• Provide project reporting to evidence that stakeholder and senior management requirements are being addressed.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships with business, IT and third-party vendors.
• Business leadership and Team, IT Leadership and Team, Project Managers and IT Finance

• Other responsibilities as assigned to support the Hikma Rx business partnering team.

SKILLS

• Deep understanding of project management practices, methodologies, and tools, along with the concepts of IT portfolio management
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).  Expertise in Excel pivot tables critical.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project Management and "Power" tool suites, including but not limited to, Power BI, Power Apps, SharePoint, Microsoft Project and Project Web App.
• Strong knowledge of project development/implementation processes.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.  Ability to effectively communicate ideas and properly describe problems and find creative solutions.
• Ability to work independently and support multiple levels within the organization.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and anticipate last minute changes.
• Business acumen with strong influencing skills.
• Driving service transition activities and ensuring services transition across support teams by ensuring knowledge transfer is effective and driving Early Life Support activities to ensure new deployments stabilize and support teams pick up knowledge.

• Support global projects and global teams and there shall be a need to periodically work outside of normal hours. 
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Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table.  While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

• 5+ years of systems experience including 2+ years of project or portfolio management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Certification a plus
• 3-5 years' experience in project management and / or IT portfolio management with an understanding of Hikma's IT systems development and portfolio management processes and practices

What We Offer*:

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay.  Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date).  Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment.  Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

Recruiters:

Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions.  In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma's Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.