Quality Program Manager

Job description

Quality Program Manager

Your role: 

As Quality Program Manager, you will be responsible for Quality (QA, QC, and Validation) leadership to strategic projects supporting the Lenexa, KS, Cell Culture Media site.  Project initiatives are linked with the site's 3-year strategic plan, most notably Quality Improvement Projects, improving customer experience, and supporting execution of the site master plan. Essential job functions include: 

  

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Lead strategic projects, or function as independent, decision-making Quality representative on cross functional projects and/or multi-site projects (assigned based on business, customer or Quality Systems need) 

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Manage project teams to execute projects effectively and efficiently, defining scope, budget and schedule for Quality projects 

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Identify project risks and recommend appropriate solutions 

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Track, monitor and control project expenses, performing frequent assessments and providing solutions as needed 

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Identify and manage relationship with project stakeholders, providing regular updates 

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Ensure project deliverables meet applicable Quality standards and align with Quality Systems 

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Ensure project deliverables meet customer expectations 

Who you are: 

Minimum qualifications: 

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Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or business 

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5+ years working in Quality at an Operations/Manufacturing site; demonstrated familiarity with basic functions of the various departments (eg: Planning, Quality, Production, Engineering, Validation, etc) 

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2+ years experience in a Quality supervisor/manager role, or a Quality role with independent risk-based decision making responsibility 

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Excellent project management skills: defining priorities, tasks, plans and resource requirements, critical path identification and management, systemic thinking 

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Excellent oral and written communication skills. Team building, motivation and leadership skills in settings of individuals with diverse background. Capability of evaluating, negotiating and communicating resource requirements for diverse tasks 

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Demonstrated results-oriented behaviors in a large/complex project situation 

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Ability to travel (less than 10% of your time) 

Preferred qualifications: 

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Project management certification (eg: PMP/PMI or equivalent) 

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MBA or post graduate degree 

Job Requisition ID: 210719

Location: Lenexa

Career Level: D - Professional (4-9 years)

Working time model: full-time

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US Disclosure
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

North America Disclosure
The Company is committed to accessibility in its workplaces, including during the job application process. Applicants who may require accommodation during the application process should speak with our HR Services team at 855 444 5678 from 8:00am to 5:30pm ET Monday through Friday.

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