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Project Manager, New Process Introduction (NPI)

Exton, PA (on-site)

The Project Manager is responsible for the integrated management of the full project lifecycle (from Idea Evaluation through launch, 5D process or Knowledge Creation 3E process), process improvement initiatives, cost saving projects, and/or new business development projects as assigned while developing and managing partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. The Project Manager is responsible for creating and maintaining the project plan and schedule, owning the project budgets and spending, and is responsible for ensuring that project objectives and milestones are met within time and budget constraints and with appropriate quality. The Project Manager will be required to support the overall Project Management Office through active participation and contribution toward PMO functional initiatives. Projects are less complex or involve lower and narrower levels of the organization.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate project plans and ensure that the project deliverables and milestones are met.

• Manage projects in terms of money, time, escalating scope changes, resource needs, quality and information/communication.

• Manage multiple projects or initiatives based on scope, complexity, and timelines (small to large scale projects).

• Ensure compliance of project team members with DSM Biomedical quality system requirements.

• Ensure a safe, healthy, and injury-free work environment.

• Report the progress of the project versus the project plan.

• Manage the risks related to the project and inform the appropriate authorities in case project objectives, milestones, quality, timing and/or budget incur risk.

• Manage external party expectations including those of the customer.

• Indirectly manage the project team members, create team building and team spirit.

• Ensure compliance to DSM Project Management Program standards.

We Bring:

• A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

• A place to grow and develop.

• A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet.

• The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation.

• The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business.

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA desirable.

• Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) a plus.

• 5+ years of broad experience managing multi-disciplinary projects or teams to successful business outcomes, including documented evidence of applying project management best practices required.

• 5+ years of demonstrated knowledge and experience working with, coordinating, or facilitating other relevant disciplines (budgeting and financial reporting, Quality, Sales and Marketing, Manufacturing) in the context of project work required.

• Project management experience in a technical function/field required; medical device strongly preferred.

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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