JOB SUMMARY This is an Operations position responsible for directing the activities associated with the general maintenance, repair, and appearance of the facility, fleet shop, outside grounds, office space, beverage department, security, and power industrial equipment and third party providers. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, expense management, compliance with government regulations, ensuring safety and security of the building, its contents, and people and providing management and direction to beverage, fleet, and facility maintenance staff. RESPONSIBILITIES Directs the daily work and safety of associates engaged in building, grounds, sanitation, fleet maintenance, and repair, refrigeration systems, beverage department, power industrial equipment, and security. Advises labor hours and consumable supplies within budget. Prepares work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed. Coordinates emergency response or crisis management activities, develops and maintains liaisons with local emergency management and other entities to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination and assists safety manager with training initiatives. Conducts the proper selection, purchase, utilization, and inventory of Company assets in support of the fleet and facilities departments. Collaborate with other departments as necessary to ensure upgrades and repairs are completed efficiently and effectively. Develop business relationships to ensure communication and efficient operations with third-party vendors, including but not limited to, janitorial, pest services, security, external contractors, fleet and facility maintenance and beverage. Maintains current certificate of insurance and hold harmless agreements for all contracted vendors. Prepares budget, profit plans, and capital requests as required. Evaluates metrics and adjusts activities to meet or exceed performance expectations. Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with the implementation of changes within fleet and facility maintenance, beverage, power industrial equipment and security. Establishes preventative maintenance schedules for all systems, equipment, and buildings including: ammonia refrigeration system, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems, fire protection and security systems, electrical and energy management, dock doors/dock plate systems, power industrial equipment, building components (roof, interior and exterior floors/walls, doors, paved surfaces and landscaping). Handles priorities, assigns and monitors fleet and facility projects for quality and timely completion. Utilizes maintenance tracking software for task management. Administers audits ensuring all required inspections and documentation are completed accurately (including but not limited to food safety documentation, Department of Transportation (DOT) records, EPSM, PSM, etc.) and retained to ensure the minimum potential for loss. Preserves associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings. Maintains on-going interaction. Keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures. Monitors associate morale. Submits and responds to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement. Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures. Coordinates efforts with the Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, up-dating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes and routine safety inspections. Makes recommendations for disciplinary action and/or behavior modification where required. Executes management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations. Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed. Ensures accurate and up-dated re-certifications of commercial equipment and Commercial Vehicle Operators Registration (CVOR) (Canada) are compliant. Complies with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, etc.) QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Experience 7 years maintenance management experience required. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Must possess a valid state Driver's License and provide proof of liability coverage meeting Company standards. Complete a Sysco approved defensive driving program. Level 1 Ammonia Operation Certification required. HAZWOPER 24 hrs Training required. Incident Commander Training required, or obtains within 12 months. Certificate, licenses and registrations in refrigeration required. Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months. Certificate in diesel engines, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and braking systems preferred. Certificate in fleet trade/mechanic preferred. Professional Skills Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Can add, subtracts, multiply, and divides into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Demonstrate knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs. Working knowledge of ammonia and Freon systems. Proven knowledge of environmental regulations/legislation and governing bodies. Successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings. Apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner. Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments and shifts proactively and constructively. Work in a disciplined manner and capable of following established procedures, practices and comply with local, state and federal regulations. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regularly required to talk or hear. Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Working Condition To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces. The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call. May occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.). Periodically exposed to high, precarious places and confined spaces. Sometimes exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and the level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the associate in this job. The associate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and is subject to changes of business necessity.
Aug 19, 2025
Full time
JOB SUMMARY This is an Operations position responsible for directing the activities associated with the general maintenance, repair, and appearance of the facility, fleet shop, outside grounds, office space, beverage department, security, and power industrial equipment and third party providers. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, expense management, compliance with government regulations, ensuring safety and security of the building, its contents, and people and providing management and direction to beverage, fleet, and facility maintenance staff. RESPONSIBILITIES Directs the daily work and safety of associates engaged in building, grounds, sanitation, fleet maintenance, and repair, refrigeration systems, beverage department, power industrial equipment, and security. Advises labor hours and consumable supplies within budget. Prepares work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed. Coordinates emergency response or crisis management activities, develops and maintains liaisons with local emergency management and other entities to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination and assists safety manager with training initiatives. Conducts the proper selection, purchase, utilization, and inventory of Company assets in support of the fleet and facilities departments. Collaborate with other departments as necessary to ensure upgrades and repairs are completed efficiently and effectively. Develop business relationships to ensure communication and efficient operations with third-party vendors, including but not limited to, janitorial, pest services, security, external contractors, fleet and facility maintenance and beverage. Maintains current certificate of insurance and hold harmless agreements for all contracted vendors. Prepares budget, profit plans, and capital requests as required. Evaluates metrics and adjusts activities to meet or exceed performance expectations. Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with the implementation of changes within fleet and facility maintenance, beverage, power industrial equipment and security. Establishes preventative maintenance schedules for all systems, equipment, and buildings including: ammonia refrigeration system, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems, fire protection and security systems, electrical and energy management, dock doors/dock plate systems, power industrial equipment, building components (roof, interior and exterior floors/walls, doors, paved surfaces and landscaping). Handles priorities, assigns and monitors fleet and facility projects for quality and timely completion. Utilizes maintenance tracking software for task management. Administers audits ensuring all required inspections and documentation are completed accurately (including but not limited to food safety documentation, Department of Transportation (DOT) records, EPSM, PSM, etc.) and retained to ensure the minimum potential for loss. Preserves associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings. Maintains on-going interaction. Keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures. Monitors associate morale. Submits and responds to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement. Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures. Coordinates efforts with the Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, up-dating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes and routine safety inspections. Makes recommendations for disciplinary action and/or behavior modification where required. Executes management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations. Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed. Ensures accurate and up-dated re-certifications of commercial equipment and Commercial Vehicle Operators Registration (CVOR) (Canada) are compliant. Complies with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, etc.) QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Experience 7 years maintenance management experience required. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Must possess a valid state Driver's License and provide proof of liability coverage meeting Company standards. Complete a Sysco approved defensive driving program. Level 1 Ammonia Operation Certification required. HAZWOPER 24 hrs Training required. Incident Commander Training required, or obtains within 12 months. Certificate, licenses and registrations in refrigeration required. Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months. Certificate in diesel engines, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and braking systems preferred. Certificate in fleet trade/mechanic preferred. Professional Skills Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Can add, subtracts, multiply, and divides into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Demonstrate knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs. Working knowledge of ammonia and Freon systems. Proven knowledge of environmental regulations/legislation and governing bodies. Successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings. Apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner. Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments and shifts proactively and constructively. Work in a disciplined manner and capable of following established procedures, practices and comply with local, state and federal regulations. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regularly required to talk or hear. Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Working Condition To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces. The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call. May occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.). Periodically exposed to high, precarious places and confined spaces. Sometimes exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and the level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the associate in this job. The associate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and is subject to changes of business necessity.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. owns and operates a diversified $3.0 billion portfolio of regulated and non-regulated utilities in North America. APUC actively invests in hydroelectric, wind and solar power facilities, and sustainable utility distribution businesses (water, electricity and natural gas) through its two operating subsidiaries: Algonquin Power Co. ("APCo") and Liberty Utilities Co. ("LUCo"). APCo, APUC's non-regulated electric generation subsidiary owns or has interests in renewable energy and thermal energy facilities representing more than 1,100 MW of installed capacity in both Canada and the United States. LUCo, APUC's regulated utility business, is committed to provide water, electricity and natural gas utility services to over 470,000 customers through a nationwide portfolio of regulated generation, transmission and distribution utility systems. LUCo is unique among its peers for its commitment to Community, Conservation and Customer Care. LUCo upholds the highest standards of service to meet the day-to-day needs of its customers and offers employee programs that recognize superior customer support and contribution to community. LUCo has operations in nine states including Arizona, California, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Texas, Arkansas, New Hampshire and Georgia. Scope of Position Reporting to the CFO, the Director, Purchasing / Procurementwill be part of the Liberty-Algonquin Business Services ("LABS") Group and be initially responsible for oversight and leadership for all procurement activities associated with day-to-day operations of supply chain strategies to support LUCo's growth goals, as well as the operational activities at its utilities. The successful candidate will be accountable for development of LUCo's long term strategic procurement processes and policies. Specific responsibilities will include procurement support for the major construction projects at LUCo's various utilities and provide leadership in developing effective procurement processes and enablers that will enhance supply chain performance over a multi-year horizon. Within 9 to 12 months, having established an effective LUCo procurement system, the successful candidate will develop and begin executing a procurement plan for addressing APCo's long term strategic procurement program. Functional Tasks Provide buying/purchasing service to project teams for the procurement of capital goods or services (major equipment, major trades contracts, etc.) Develop and implement LUCo's fleet procurement and fleet management system Rationalization of existing multiple procurement systems inherited through LUCo's various acquisitions (e.g. vendor rationalization, bulk buying, terms and conditions etc.) Provide supply chain and contract negotiation support to Project Managers for the procurement of key equipment (turbines, boilers, transformers, controls.) Develop corporate policies and procedures for procurement of goods and services, and supply chain management. Develop oversight and economy-of-scale wins for corporate procurement solutions - goods and services including key corporate buying accounts for high-volume common commodities Be responsible for corporate procurement software solution including various users of the system and ensure proper integration with enterprise-wide ERP system. Supervise, from time-to-time, additional purchasing/buying staff. Manage all functions related to day-to-day purchasing and supply chain management for existing Operations group - regionally dispersed throughout the US. Negotiate commercial terms and conditions with large/global/international vendors. Key Performance Deliverables In light of the identified responsibilities, the following are specific deliverables that the position is designed to achieve. To be agreed upon within a reasonable period after commencement. Competency Profile The following competencies listed below define the role ofDirector, Purchasing / Procurement Problem Solving Draws parallels across situations and contexts. Divides problems into their individual elements. Develops several explanations or alternatives. Separates the core of a problem from its symptoms and can identify cause and effect. Adaptability Quickly adapts to new situations and approaches. Open to change and readily adopts new methods in the face of shifting priorities and ambiguity. Can alter own perspective and behaviour in order to adjust to changing demands and plans. Initiative Proactive. Seizes opportunities and acts upon them immediately. Takes responsibility for own actions and addresses problems before asked. Communication Expresses ideas in a clear, fluent and concise manner. Written and oral arguments are compelling and responsive to the needs of the audience. Comprehends communications from others and responds appropriately. Team Skills Helps to create a sense of team spirit and harmonious relations through cooperation and support. Balances personal goals with those of the team. Fosters collaboration among team members. Drive Adopts an energetic approach. Works towards goals and willingly tackles demanding tasks. Demonstrates capacity for sustained effort and hard work over long periods of time, even in the face of adversity. Preferred Experience / Education The following indicates specific industry, academic and functional experience/qualifications that are important to the successful achievement of the identified responsibilities and performance deliverables. Has negotiated commercial terms and conditions for procurement related activities. Has been able to negotiate economic wins for company-wide procurement solutions for common goods/services. Has broad knowledge of the various technical aspects of the power generation industry (rotating machinery, high-voltage electrical equipment, industrial trades relative to power generation, electrical controls/SCADA/communication technologies, etc.) Has broad knowledge of various commercial aspects to large supply chain and procurement services such as: sales and use taxes and refunding; retainage/lien and hold-back mechanisms; LD's; security and credit; not-to-exceed/open-book/T&M structures; etc. Has extensive experience pricing and negotiating contracts tendering for goods and services procurement. Is CPP or SCMP accredited, with 7-10 years related experience in procurement in an industrial or utilities environment. Has a valid driver's license and passport with the ability to travel internationally as requested Competitive and innovative compensation package which will be discussed with serious candidates
Aug 13, 2025
Full time
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. owns and operates a diversified $3.0 billion portfolio of regulated and non-regulated utilities in North America. APUC actively invests in hydroelectric, wind and solar power facilities, and sustainable utility distribution businesses (water, electricity and natural gas) through its two operating subsidiaries: Algonquin Power Co. ("APCo") and Liberty Utilities Co. ("LUCo"). APCo, APUC's non-regulated electric generation subsidiary owns or has interests in renewable energy and thermal energy facilities representing more than 1,100 MW of installed capacity in both Canada and the United States. LUCo, APUC's regulated utility business, is committed to provide water, electricity and natural gas utility services to over 470,000 customers through a nationwide portfolio of regulated generation, transmission and distribution utility systems. LUCo is unique among its peers for its commitment to Community, Conservation and Customer Care. LUCo upholds the highest standards of service to meet the day-to-day needs of its customers and offers employee programs that recognize superior customer support and contribution to community. LUCo has operations in nine states including Arizona, California, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Texas, Arkansas, New Hampshire and Georgia. Scope of Position Reporting to the CFO, the Director, Purchasing / Procurementwill be part of the Liberty-Algonquin Business Services ("LABS") Group and be initially responsible for oversight and leadership for all procurement activities associated with day-to-day operations of supply chain strategies to support LUCo's growth goals, as well as the operational activities at its utilities. The successful candidate will be accountable for development of LUCo's long term strategic procurement processes and policies. Specific responsibilities will include procurement support for the major construction projects at LUCo's various utilities and provide leadership in developing effective procurement processes and enablers that will enhance supply chain performance over a multi-year horizon. Within 9 to 12 months, having established an effective LUCo procurement system, the successful candidate will develop and begin executing a procurement plan for addressing APCo's long term strategic procurement program. Functional Tasks Provide buying/purchasing service to project teams for the procurement of capital goods or services (major equipment, major trades contracts, etc.) Develop and implement LUCo's fleet procurement and fleet management system Rationalization of existing multiple procurement systems inherited through LUCo's various acquisitions (e.g. vendor rationalization, bulk buying, terms and conditions etc.) Provide supply chain and contract negotiation support to Project Managers for the procurement of key equipment (turbines, boilers, transformers, controls.) Develop corporate policies and procedures for procurement of goods and services, and supply chain management. Develop oversight and economy-of-scale wins for corporate procurement solutions - goods and services including key corporate buying accounts for high-volume common commodities Be responsible for corporate procurement software solution including various users of the system and ensure proper integration with enterprise-wide ERP system. Supervise, from time-to-time, additional purchasing/buying staff. Manage all functions related to day-to-day purchasing and supply chain management for existing Operations group - regionally dispersed throughout the US. Negotiate commercial terms and conditions with large/global/international vendors. Key Performance Deliverables In light of the identified responsibilities, the following are specific deliverables that the position is designed to achieve. To be agreed upon within a reasonable period after commencement. Competency Profile The following competencies listed below define the role ofDirector, Purchasing / Procurement Problem Solving Draws parallels across situations and contexts. Divides problems into their individual elements. Develops several explanations or alternatives. Separates the core of a problem from its symptoms and can identify cause and effect. Adaptability Quickly adapts to new situations and approaches. Open to change and readily adopts new methods in the face of shifting priorities and ambiguity. Can alter own perspective and behaviour in order to adjust to changing demands and plans. Initiative Proactive. Seizes opportunities and acts upon them immediately. Takes responsibility for own actions and addresses problems before asked. Communication Expresses ideas in a clear, fluent and concise manner. Written and oral arguments are compelling and responsive to the needs of the audience. Comprehends communications from others and responds appropriately. Team Skills Helps to create a sense of team spirit and harmonious relations through cooperation and support. Balances personal goals with those of the team. Fosters collaboration among team members. Drive Adopts an energetic approach. Works towards goals and willingly tackles demanding tasks. Demonstrates capacity for sustained effort and hard work over long periods of time, even in the face of adversity. Preferred Experience / Education The following indicates specific industry, academic and functional experience/qualifications that are important to the successful achievement of the identified responsibilities and performance deliverables. Has negotiated commercial terms and conditions for procurement related activities. Has been able to negotiate economic wins for company-wide procurement solutions for common goods/services. Has broad knowledge of the various technical aspects of the power generation industry (rotating machinery, high-voltage electrical equipment, industrial trades relative to power generation, electrical controls/SCADA/communication technologies, etc.) Has broad knowledge of various commercial aspects to large supply chain and procurement services such as: sales and use taxes and refunding; retainage/lien and hold-back mechanisms; LD's; security and credit; not-to-exceed/open-book/T&M structures; etc. Has extensive experience pricing and negotiating contracts tendering for goods and services procurement. Is CPP or SCMP accredited, with 7-10 years related experience in procurement in an industrial or utilities environment. Has a valid driver's license and passport with the ability to travel internationally as requested Competitive and innovative compensation package which will be discussed with serious candidates
About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 12 The Team & Role: The S&P Dow Jones Indices' (S&P DJI) global marketing team is responsible for promoting the S&P DJI brand and driving awareness and adoption of S&P DJI offerings and index-linked products in close collaboration with our clients and industry partners. The position is part of S&P DJI's Commercial Marketing team in Europe, reporting to the head of European Marketing. The team's remit is to help develop and execute omni-channel product and channel marketing strategies to improve competitive positioning, increase product brand awareness and provide educational support for S&P DJI's iconic brands and S&P DJI index-linked products and capabilities. Targeted audience profiles include asset owners, wealth management, capital markets and insurance across European markets. The role is part of a small collaborative regionally focused team where team members are responsible for end-to-end programming, execution and reporting. The individual will collaborate regularly across the global S&P DJI Marketing team to plan and execute campaigns, communicate with stakeholders in the commercial and product teams, and work with external partners including ETF providers, exchanges, pension plans, insurance carriers, agencies/vendors and professional bodies. The Impact: This role will help promote the S&P DJI brand as the world's leading, independent, index solutions provider. As part of the broader commercial organization, Marketing is responsible for helping to drive market share and revenue connecting Marketing activities (advertising, digital marketing, content marketing, events etc.) to specific commercial outcomes. Responsibilities: As part of the European Commercial Marketing team, you will be responsible for helping to drive market share, revenue and leads, and connecting Marketing activities to specific commercial outcomes. The candidate will work in lock step with our European commercial teams and clients to drive awareness of our index solutions, and drive adoption and AUM growth in S&P DJI index-linked products. Program Management: Execution of marketing campaigns and related performance in a transparent and informative manner, including regular reporting requirements for internal and external stakeholders. Contribute to a rigorous, systematic and transparent metrics analysis to underpin the team's and business leaders' decision processes. The role is responsible for marketing activities across the entire marketing mix, including events (hosted, third party), and their related metrics and outcomes - this is a hands-on role across all deliverables and channels requiring individual accountability. Account Based Marketing: The Commercial Marketing team's role also focuses on managing marketing relationships with key partners and clients across European markets and delivering optimization marketing techniques to support including, but not restricted to, event programming and end-to-end event management, digital campaigns, content marketing, and associated reporting and analysis. Qualifications: 7+ years of financial markets experience ideally gained with an asset management or similar organization. Strong Marketing background with proven experience executing across the marketing mix. Well versed in industry dynamics and regulatory landscape. Knowledge of ESG/Sustainability is advantageous. Must be fluent in English, other European languages an advantage. Bachelor's degree (Marketing, Communications, Business or related field preferred). Demonstrated interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a track record of driving measurable and significant results. Must possess strong and effective written skills with the ability to deliver impactful communications tailored to audiences. Proven to be detail-oriented and possess a track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously, including events and time-driven activations. Requires ability to interact with varying levels of management and stakeholders across the organization and demonstrate commercial acumen. Foundational understanding of the principals of the primary uses of indices and index-based products by portfolio managers, financial analysis, institutional-quality asset owners and product issuers. Comprehension of the basic pillars of investment management/asset allocation and the goals of financial market participants, including institutional investors, financial advisors, etc. Must be able to demonstrate experience managing multiple marketing campaigns and activations end-to-end across eMarketing, digital, webinars/events, and social media coupled with a collaborative team mentality. Must demonstrate forward thinking and solution-solving style and ability to rationalize available opportunities for the S&P DJI opportunity set. Flexible Working: We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please talk to us at interview about the type of arrangement that is best for you. We will always try to be adaptable wherever we can. Return to Work: Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return-to-Work initiative, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace. About S&P Global: At S&P Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets, we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. We're the largest global resource for index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies. S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. What's In It For You? Our Purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world. Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress. Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals. Benefits: We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global. Our benefits include: Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body. Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on. Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills. Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs. Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in-class benefits for families. Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference click apply for full job details
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 12 The Team & Role: The S&P Dow Jones Indices' (S&P DJI) global marketing team is responsible for promoting the S&P DJI brand and driving awareness and adoption of S&P DJI offerings and index-linked products in close collaboration with our clients and industry partners. The position is part of S&P DJI's Commercial Marketing team in Europe, reporting to the head of European Marketing. The team's remit is to help develop and execute omni-channel product and channel marketing strategies to improve competitive positioning, increase product brand awareness and provide educational support for S&P DJI's iconic brands and S&P DJI index-linked products and capabilities. Targeted audience profiles include asset owners, wealth management, capital markets and insurance across European markets. The role is part of a small collaborative regionally focused team where team members are responsible for end-to-end programming, execution and reporting. The individual will collaborate regularly across the global S&P DJI Marketing team to plan and execute campaigns, communicate with stakeholders in the commercial and product teams, and work with external partners including ETF providers, exchanges, pension plans, insurance carriers, agencies/vendors and professional bodies. The Impact: This role will help promote the S&P DJI brand as the world's leading, independent, index solutions provider. As part of the broader commercial organization, Marketing is responsible for helping to drive market share and revenue connecting Marketing activities (advertising, digital marketing, content marketing, events etc.) to specific commercial outcomes. Responsibilities: As part of the European Commercial Marketing team, you will be responsible for helping to drive market share, revenue and leads, and connecting Marketing activities to specific commercial outcomes. The candidate will work in lock step with our European commercial teams and clients to drive awareness of our index solutions, and drive adoption and AUM growth in S&P DJI index-linked products. Program Management: Execution of marketing campaigns and related performance in a transparent and informative manner, including regular reporting requirements for internal and external stakeholders. Contribute to a rigorous, systematic and transparent metrics analysis to underpin the team's and business leaders' decision processes. The role is responsible for marketing activities across the entire marketing mix, including events (hosted, third party), and their related metrics and outcomes - this is a hands-on role across all deliverables and channels requiring individual accountability. Account Based Marketing: The Commercial Marketing team's role also focuses on managing marketing relationships with key partners and clients across European markets and delivering optimization marketing techniques to support including, but not restricted to, event programming and end-to-end event management, digital campaigns, content marketing, and associated reporting and analysis. Qualifications: 7+ years of financial markets experience ideally gained with an asset management or similar organization. Strong Marketing background with proven experience executing across the marketing mix. Well versed in industry dynamics and regulatory landscape. Knowledge of ESG/Sustainability is advantageous. Must be fluent in English, other European languages an advantage. Bachelor's degree (Marketing, Communications, Business or related field preferred). Demonstrated interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a track record of driving measurable and significant results. Must possess strong and effective written skills with the ability to deliver impactful communications tailored to audiences. Proven to be detail-oriented and possess a track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously, including events and time-driven activations. Requires ability to interact with varying levels of management and stakeholders across the organization and demonstrate commercial acumen. Foundational understanding of the principals of the primary uses of indices and index-based products by portfolio managers, financial analysis, institutional-quality asset owners and product issuers. Comprehension of the basic pillars of investment management/asset allocation and the goals of financial market participants, including institutional investors, financial advisors, etc. Must be able to demonstrate experience managing multiple marketing campaigns and activations end-to-end across eMarketing, digital, webinars/events, and social media coupled with a collaborative team mentality. Must demonstrate forward thinking and solution-solving style and ability to rationalize available opportunities for the S&P DJI opportunity set. Flexible Working: We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please talk to us at interview about the type of arrangement that is best for you. We will always try to be adaptable wherever we can. Return to Work: Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return-to-Work initiative, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace. About S&P Global: At S&P Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets, we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. We're the largest global resource for index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies. S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. What's In It For You? Our Purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world. Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress. Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals. Benefits: We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global. Our benefits include: Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body. Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on. Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills. Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs. Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in-class benefits for families. Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference click apply for full job details
Geoff King at RBW Consulting is working with a leading CRO in the recruitment of multiple Senior Data Managers to work with one of their key pharmaceutical clients. As Senior Data Manager you will have the opportunity to join a well-established team of over 30 Data Managers outsourced to work exclusively for a global pharmaceutical company. You will be responsible for the implementation and development of phase 1-4 clinical trials in specific therapeutic areas including Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Neurology and more. Reporting to the Associate Director of Global Data Management you will have oversight of project deliverables, manage key study metrics, lead a team of UK and EU Clinical Data Associates, manage internal stakeholders and external vendors for the pharmaceutical client. Knowledge of Medidata Rave is preferred but not essential. *Main duties & responsibilities:* * Developing, implementing and maintaining the Data Management Plan * Execution of data validation plans * Reporting on the status of projects and tasks * Proposing solutions to process and technical issues * Ensuring timely generation and tracking of data queries * Interacting with the sites, CRA's and Lead CDC's * Reconciliation of external data *Key requirements:* * Min. 3 years' experience within Data Management * Management and team leadership skills necessary to lead a data management team. * Proven project delivery skills. * Excellent time management, people management and communication skills. * Educated to degree level (preferably Life Science) * Knowledge of Medidata Rave A comprehensive job description is available upon request. To find out more about this fantastic opportunity or to discuss other open positions which may be of interest please contact Geoff King on (0) and send your CV through to [](mailto:) or use the apply button on this page. If you do not hear back from us within 5 working days of your application for this role, it means that on this occasion you have not been shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment campaign. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential.
Dec 08, 2021
Full time
Geoff King at RBW Consulting is working with a leading CRO in the recruitment of multiple Senior Data Managers to work with one of their key pharmaceutical clients. As Senior Data Manager you will have the opportunity to join a well-established team of over 30 Data Managers outsourced to work exclusively for a global pharmaceutical company. You will be responsible for the implementation and development of phase 1-4 clinical trials in specific therapeutic areas including Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Neurology and more. Reporting to the Associate Director of Global Data Management you will have oversight of project deliverables, manage key study metrics, lead a team of UK and EU Clinical Data Associates, manage internal stakeholders and external vendors for the pharmaceutical client. Knowledge of Medidata Rave is preferred but not essential. *Main duties & responsibilities:* * Developing, implementing and maintaining the Data Management Plan * Execution of data validation plans * Reporting on the status of projects and tasks * Proposing solutions to process and technical issues * Ensuring timely generation and tracking of data queries * Interacting with the sites, CRA's and Lead CDC's * Reconciliation of external data *Key requirements:* * Min. 3 years' experience within Data Management * Management and team leadership skills necessary to lead a data management team. * Proven project delivery skills. * Excellent time management, people management and communication skills. * Educated to degree level (preferably Life Science) * Knowledge of Medidata Rave A comprehensive job description is available upon request. To find out more about this fantastic opportunity or to discuss other open positions which may be of interest please contact Geoff King on (0) and send your CV through to [](mailto:) or use the apply button on this page. If you do not hear back from us within 5 working days of your application for this role, it means that on this occasion you have not been shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment campaign. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential.
*Trade & Customs Manager - Clinical Manufacturing & Supply* *Macclesfield - UK, Gothenburg - SE, Warsaw - Poland or Gaithersburg - US* *Competitive Salary & Benefits* *Date Posted: *06.12.21 *Bring out the best in each other, and yourself, by working together as one* In our dynamic environment, be supported by the brightest minds working together side by side. Agile and collaborative, we work cross-functionally, as well as externally, to thrive at pace! We currently have an opening for a *Trade & Customs Manager* to join our Clinical Manufacturing & Supply team. The Global Clinical Supply Chain (GCSC) function is accountable for the supply of medicines to support AstraZeneca's clinical trials. This includes planning, drug substance manufacture, drug product manufacture, packaging and distribution to depots / clinical investigator sites. In this role you will ensure adherence to AstraZeneca's principles on trade management, customs and compliance as development products move through their lifecycle is a key activity. Reporting to the Associate Director, Clinical Distribution, this position will have responsibility for the trade and customs management activities relating to clinical supply chains and distribution. You will be a subject matter expert on international trade and customs regulations and the requirements relating to the import and export of pharmaceutical products throughout global supply chains. In addition, you will be responsible for the trade and customs master data required to ensure the smooth flow of products to serve AstraZeneca's clinical supply chain. The Trade & Customs Manager will identify and lead improvement projects to increase customs compliance, supply chain agility and savings opportunities. *What you'll do:* * Ensure trade and customs compliance * Support the smooth flow of product globally * Own trade and customs Risk Management (evaluation of risks and implementation of suitable mitigations) * Be the lead Subject Matter Expert and key contact to all user groups and stakeholders, including: * Internal teams * External vendors * Customs and Regulatory authorities * Be the Business Process Owner for Trade and Customs * Provide guidance and deliver training to key user groups and stakeholders * Coach/mentor the Trade and Customs Coordinator * Monitor changes to global import / export / customs requirements and ensure that relevant changes are implemented * Support the Associate Director, Clinical Distribution to deliver the overall clinical distribution strategy *What you'll need* *Essential:* * MBA or other Finance / Business qualification relating to International Trade * Strong experience within a trade and customs environment * Strong understanding of Customs laws and how they apply to global supply chains * Experience of working across a global organisation and with senior leaders * Excellent analytical skills * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to identify and communicate key issues for resolution * Ability to effectively interact within AZ functional areas and external service providers * Ability to evaluate/manage relationships with external service partners *Desirable:* * Familiarity of the pharmaceutical/clinical supply chain environment * Financial or budgeting experience * Working knowledge of the logistics industry and the various government agencies and regulations involved with the distribution of products At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. *So What's Next?* Please apply including your CV and Cover Letter by 19th December 2021. *Close Date: *19th December 2021
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
*Trade & Customs Manager - Clinical Manufacturing & Supply* *Macclesfield - UK, Gothenburg - SE, Warsaw - Poland or Gaithersburg - US* *Competitive Salary & Benefits* *Date Posted: *06.12.21 *Bring out the best in each other, and yourself, by working together as one* In our dynamic environment, be supported by the brightest minds working together side by side. Agile and collaborative, we work cross-functionally, as well as externally, to thrive at pace! We currently have an opening for a *Trade & Customs Manager* to join our Clinical Manufacturing & Supply team. The Global Clinical Supply Chain (GCSC) function is accountable for the supply of medicines to support AstraZeneca's clinical trials. This includes planning, drug substance manufacture, drug product manufacture, packaging and distribution to depots / clinical investigator sites. In this role you will ensure adherence to AstraZeneca's principles on trade management, customs and compliance as development products move through their lifecycle is a key activity. Reporting to the Associate Director, Clinical Distribution, this position will have responsibility for the trade and customs management activities relating to clinical supply chains and distribution. You will be a subject matter expert on international trade and customs regulations and the requirements relating to the import and export of pharmaceutical products throughout global supply chains. In addition, you will be responsible for the trade and customs master data required to ensure the smooth flow of products to serve AstraZeneca's clinical supply chain. The Trade & Customs Manager will identify and lead improvement projects to increase customs compliance, supply chain agility and savings opportunities. *What you'll do:* * Ensure trade and customs compliance * Support the smooth flow of product globally * Own trade and customs Risk Management (evaluation of risks and implementation of suitable mitigations) * Be the lead Subject Matter Expert and key contact to all user groups and stakeholders, including: * Internal teams * External vendors * Customs and Regulatory authorities * Be the Business Process Owner for Trade and Customs * Provide guidance and deliver training to key user groups and stakeholders * Coach/mentor the Trade and Customs Coordinator * Monitor changes to global import / export / customs requirements and ensure that relevant changes are implemented * Support the Associate Director, Clinical Distribution to deliver the overall clinical distribution strategy *What you'll need* *Essential:* * MBA or other Finance / Business qualification relating to International Trade * Strong experience within a trade and customs environment * Strong understanding of Customs laws and how they apply to global supply chains * Experience of working across a global organisation and with senior leaders * Excellent analytical skills * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to identify and communicate key issues for resolution * Ability to effectively interact within AZ functional areas and external service providers * Ability to evaluate/manage relationships with external service partners *Desirable:* * Familiarity of the pharmaceutical/clinical supply chain environment * Financial or budgeting experience * Working knowledge of the logistics industry and the various government agencies and regulations involved with the distribution of products At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. *So What's Next?* Please apply including your CV and Cover Letter by 19th December 2021. *Close Date: *19th December 2021
PPD's mission is to improve health. It starts as an idea to find a cure. It becomes a life saved. All in-between, it's you! We know that meaningful results not only require the right approach, but also the right people. We invite you to re-imagine health promoting protocols with us, working alongside our talented, bright and energetic teams. Our Project Delivery team directs, coordinates and manages the technical and operational aspects of projects, securing the successful completion of clinical trials. We collaborate with functional area leads to identify and evaluate fundamental issues on the project and ensure that solutions are implemented. The *Project Manager/Senior Project Manager - Consumer Health* is responsible for the overall coordination and management of consumer health clinical trials and non-interventional studies from start up through close out activities. Directs the technical and operational aspects of the projects, securing the successful completion of clinical trials At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and well being of our employees. *Summarized Purpose: * Responsible for the overall coordination and management of of consumer health clinical trials and non-interventional studies from start up through close out activities. Directs the technical and operational aspects of the projects, securing the successful completion of clinical trials. Works with major functional area leads to identify and evaluate fundamental issues on the project, interpret data on complex issues, makes sound business decisions and ensure solutions are implemented. Works to ensure all project deliverables meet the customer's time/quality/cost expectations. Accountable for ensuring all project deliverables meet the customer/contract expectations, providing accurate hour forecasts, reviewing pass-through costs and ensuring timely invoicing with the support of Project Management Directors and/or Associate Directors while working in collaboration with other functional area leads. May work with Directors and/or Associate Directors, Project Management and Contracts & Proposals Development on the development of new proposals and general capabilities presentations to Customers for new business. *Essential Functions:* * Manages allocated studies according to timelines and quality standards. Coordinates activities of all functional departments and vendors involved in the project. Works with team and management to develop plans/guidelines for project implementation using PPD tools. Monitors and analyzes project status to ensure successful completion of project parameters, milestones, timetables (i.e., regulatory document, research agreement, site payments, interim monitoring, CRF retrieval, CRF data entry, etc.). Ensures teams are entering and updating internal tracking tools e.g. Project Pulse, CASCADE, etc. Works with team to identify potential risks, develop contingency plans * Acts as principal liaison between Sponsor and PPD by facilitating the flow of information between PPD and client. Provides Sponsor with timely project updates, project related fiscal information, ensures correct protocol interpretations, and obtains direction and feedback on implementing scope of work. May discuss and obtain feedback from Sponsors regarding PPD's performance to date * Plans and communicates to team members study specific tasks and priorities for projects. Delegates, as appropriate, assigned responsibilities to project team members. Liaises with managers in all functional areas within PPD to optimize performance and utilization of the project team members. Appropriately escalates any issues or potential issues to the Project Management Director or Associate Director for all project related issues * Works closely with finance and legal to manage all financial and contractual aspects of the study including establishing and recognizing financial milestones for invoice and subcontractor purposes, subcontracting with third-party service providers, approving subcontractor invoices, establishing proper accrual for investigator grants, assisting with negotiation of the investigator grants as needed and similar pass-throughs * Works with the project team to establish appropriate controls to ensure that project resources and expenses are aligned with budgets. Works closely with Project Management Director or Associate Director to provide details for the development and negotiation of contract modifications, as needed. Ensures that appropriate assessment and coordination of project/protocol specific and therapeutic area training needs and activities are occurring for the team members as needed * Provides input into hiring, performance management, training and other activities related to leading project staff members across functional areas. * Works to prepare and present at client meetings as the assigned Project Manager. Attends bid defenses as necessary. #LI-HS1 #LI-Remote *Qualifications:* *Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years' for Sr PM level) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience. Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions. *Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * * Knowledge of the key principles of cross functional project management (Time, Quality, Cost). * Solid financial acumen. * Applies a range of negotiation techniques to achieve desired outcomes with evidence of commercial and organizational acumen. * Can effectively plan and deliver a dynamic and persuasive presentation, using effective graphics, overheads or slides. * Displays effective communication skills (listening, oral, written) and can communicate in English language (oral, written). * Sound interpersonal skills, is flexible and adapts to changing situations. * Has the ability to persuade, convince, and influence or impress others. * Is organized, proficient at multi-tasking with good attention to detail * Able to lead, motivate and coordinate teams. Coach/mentor team members as appropriate. * Able to delegate, effectively prioritizes own and workload of project team members. * Ability to effectively use automated systems and computerized applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, etc. * Possesses cross cultural awareness and is able to adapt appropriately. * Has an in-depth understanding and appreciation of clinical research/development, including medical and therapeutic areas, phases and medical terminology. * Has experience with leading, liaising and coordinating cross-functional project teams. * Has an in-depth knowledge/understanding of clinical development guidelines and directives *PPD Defining Principles: * - We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer's trust - We are game changers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD - If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world's most urgent health needs, then please submit your application - we'd love to hear from you.
Dec 06, 2021
Full time
PPD's mission is to improve health. It starts as an idea to find a cure. It becomes a life saved. All in-between, it's you! We know that meaningful results not only require the right approach, but also the right people. We invite you to re-imagine health promoting protocols with us, working alongside our talented, bright and energetic teams. Our Project Delivery team directs, coordinates and manages the technical and operational aspects of projects, securing the successful completion of clinical trials. We collaborate with functional area leads to identify and evaluate fundamental issues on the project and ensure that solutions are implemented. The *Project Manager/Senior Project Manager - Consumer Health* is responsible for the overall coordination and management of consumer health clinical trials and non-interventional studies from start up through close out activities. Directs the technical and operational aspects of the projects, securing the successful completion of clinical trials At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and well being of our employees. *Summarized Purpose: * Responsible for the overall coordination and management of of consumer health clinical trials and non-interventional studies from start up through close out activities. Directs the technical and operational aspects of the projects, securing the successful completion of clinical trials. Works with major functional area leads to identify and evaluate fundamental issues on the project, interpret data on complex issues, makes sound business decisions and ensure solutions are implemented. Works to ensure all project deliverables meet the customer's time/quality/cost expectations. Accountable for ensuring all project deliverables meet the customer/contract expectations, providing accurate hour forecasts, reviewing pass-through costs and ensuring timely invoicing with the support of Project Management Directors and/or Associate Directors while working in collaboration with other functional area leads. May work with Directors and/or Associate Directors, Project Management and Contracts & Proposals Development on the development of new proposals and general capabilities presentations to Customers for new business. *Essential Functions:* * Manages allocated studies according to timelines and quality standards. Coordinates activities of all functional departments and vendors involved in the project. Works with team and management to develop plans/guidelines for project implementation using PPD tools. Monitors and analyzes project status to ensure successful completion of project parameters, milestones, timetables (i.e., regulatory document, research agreement, site payments, interim monitoring, CRF retrieval, CRF data entry, etc.). Ensures teams are entering and updating internal tracking tools e.g. Project Pulse, CASCADE, etc. Works with team to identify potential risks, develop contingency plans * Acts as principal liaison between Sponsor and PPD by facilitating the flow of information between PPD and client. Provides Sponsor with timely project updates, project related fiscal information, ensures correct protocol interpretations, and obtains direction and feedback on implementing scope of work. May discuss and obtain feedback from Sponsors regarding PPD's performance to date * Plans and communicates to team members study specific tasks and priorities for projects. Delegates, as appropriate, assigned responsibilities to project team members. Liaises with managers in all functional areas within PPD to optimize performance and utilization of the project team members. Appropriately escalates any issues or potential issues to the Project Management Director or Associate Director for all project related issues * Works closely with finance and legal to manage all financial and contractual aspects of the study including establishing and recognizing financial milestones for invoice and subcontractor purposes, subcontracting with third-party service providers, approving subcontractor invoices, establishing proper accrual for investigator grants, assisting with negotiation of the investigator grants as needed and similar pass-throughs * Works with the project team to establish appropriate controls to ensure that project resources and expenses are aligned with budgets. Works closely with Project Management Director or Associate Director to provide details for the development and negotiation of contract modifications, as needed. Ensures that appropriate assessment and coordination of project/protocol specific and therapeutic area training needs and activities are occurring for the team members as needed * Provides input into hiring, performance management, training and other activities related to leading project staff members across functional areas. * Works to prepare and present at client meetings as the assigned Project Manager. Attends bid defenses as necessary. #LI-HS1 #LI-Remote *Qualifications:* *Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years' for Sr PM level) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience. Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions. *Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * * Knowledge of the key principles of cross functional project management (Time, Quality, Cost). * Solid financial acumen. * Applies a range of negotiation techniques to achieve desired outcomes with evidence of commercial and organizational acumen. * Can effectively plan and deliver a dynamic and persuasive presentation, using effective graphics, overheads or slides. * Displays effective communication skills (listening, oral, written) and can communicate in English language (oral, written). * Sound interpersonal skills, is flexible and adapts to changing situations. * Has the ability to persuade, convince, and influence or impress others. * Is organized, proficient at multi-tasking with good attention to detail * Able to lead, motivate and coordinate teams. Coach/mentor team members as appropriate. * Able to delegate, effectively prioritizes own and workload of project team members. * Ability to effectively use automated systems and computerized applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, etc. * Possesses cross cultural awareness and is able to adapt appropriately. * Has an in-depth understanding and appreciation of clinical research/development, including medical and therapeutic areas, phases and medical terminology. * Has experience with leading, liaising and coordinating cross-functional project teams. * Has an in-depth knowledge/understanding of clinical development guidelines and directives *PPD Defining Principles: * - We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer's trust - We are game changers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD - If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world's most urgent health needs, then please submit your application - we'd love to hear from you.
