Manager/Sr. Manager - PMO

Job Description

Role Overview: You will be part of the Quality, responsible for driving strategic, cross‑functional initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, and regulatory functions , etc. The role requires a non‑conventional project management approach to ensure organizational strategies are effectively implemented, with strong emphasis on operational excellence, compliance, and timely delivery of manufacturing and quality programs.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Cross‑functional program management: Collaborate with supply chain, production, quality, and regulatory teams to ensure seamless execution of high‑priority programs.
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• Operational risk mitigation: Drive initiatives to minimize penalties, avoid out‑of‑stock situations, and reduce expired inventory losses through proactive monitoring and execution.
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• Capex and infrastructure evaluation: Assess open capital expenditure requests and new infrastructure projects, ensuring detailed justification, ROI analysis, and demand forecasts are prepared for management review.
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• Project execution monitoring: Oversee ongoing infrastructure projects, track progress, identify challenges, and ensure readiness for qualification, audits, and product pipeline integration.
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• Strategic program acceleration: Ensure fast‑track progress of priority projects directly managed by the Quality Leader , avoiding delays and bottlenecks.
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• Management reporting: Maintain live dashboards, prepare meeting briefs, consolidate cross‑functional updates, and highlight critical issues requiring leadership attention.
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Core Competencies:

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• 5–7 years of PMO experience with exposure to manufacturing or quality operations.
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• Proven ability to work with senior leadership in driving organizational priorities.
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• Strong analytical and presentation skills; advanced expertise in MS Excel and familiarity with visual dashboards/data analytics platforms.
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• Demonstrated experience in project management within manufacturing or quality domains.
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Industry Experience:

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• Minimum 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry (manufacturing/quality preferred).
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• Prior experience in manufacturing strategy or PMO functions for at least 2 years.
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• Strong understanding of compliance, audits, and regulatory readiness in manufacturing environments.
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Educational Background:

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• A management degree from a recognized institution is mandatory.
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