Global Key Project Manager

Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market.

Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members, from 36 different nationalities, that are located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites.

Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we are In it for life.

The role of Global Project Manager ensures that large projects executed in Hovione are compliant with the Engineering Project Practices and are delivered efficiently (safely, on time, on cost and with the expected quality). The incumbent will bring significant experience on operations of Global / Regional Engineering organizations in general and in project management, project controls and the various engineering technical disciplines. The role has responsibilities over Strategic projects defined within Hovione portfolio that are executed throughout the Hovione sites worldwide.

Ensures the proper processes are in place and the necessary governance is well maintained on the projects under his/her responsibility. Works with the projects teams to define the engagement with external EPC/EPCm partners and ensures the proper process and communications to run such projects. Reviews large projects (> 1M) that have been identified as carrying risk and proposes improvement recommendations and / or support (when required) to bring these projects back on track. Update current KPIs for Hovione projects under his/her responsibility ensuring that proper project tracking metrics are in place. Participates in dedicated Steering Committees of the projects under his/her responsibility. All the previous activities will be performed in close link with the various site project managers and project teams across Hovione locations.

•  Actively engage and provide professional support to project teams in all areas of Project Management.
• Contribute as SME to the development of governance, processes, and training materials related to Capex Project Management.
• Where appropriate, supports project reviews, to ensure that large projects follow and apply the Engineering processes related guidelines.
• Prepare project reports, updates KPIs and follow up on action plans. · Assist with review and development, issuance and evaluation of subcontract change orders as required for project tracking.
• Works with EPC/EPCm partners to develop the best model for internal and external operation of projects. Works with project teams on the resource and communications plans.
• Develops and implements requirements for project management, reporting, and analyzing standards, programs, and reports.
• Develops and monitors short term (2-4 week) engineering, procurement, construction schedules.
• Monitors schedule deviation for assigned disciplines or specialties including subcontractor submittals and recommends corrective action/workaround solutions.
• Coordinate implementation plan with project site teams and escalate areas of misalignment and improvement.
• Examine requests for budget revisions, recommend approval or denial and draft correspondence. · Assist with update to projections on cash flows, staffing plans and contingency usage.
• Support the change control process, establishing the necessary forms, logs and expediting methods.
• Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and complying with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice.
• Maintains the overall Project Management governance and standards aligned with Hovione policies and engineering processes.
• Undertake any additional tasks commensurate with the role as and when required.

• University degree, or equivalent qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Industrial),

Business or Construction Management (mandatory)

• PMI certification or similar desire

• Experience of Project Management and EPC/EPCm models

• Experience on risk assessment and risk management for Capex projects

• Experience with Project Planning and Scheduling in typical market project tools

• Experience with resource management and allocation for capex projects

• Experience on setting and fin tunning Project Management governance and processes

• In-depth expertise with Project Management and capability building.

• Specialized knowledge of engineering and construction management

• Ability to respond to audits

• Comfortable overseeing complete project life cycle

• Fluency in English is a requirement

• Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity.