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Project Manager

Los Angeles, California
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On the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team at Takeda, you’ll be part of a rapidly transforming industry that’s applying technology and data in new ways. Within our agile, innovative, people-centric organization, your work will matter every day as you use your skills to help us manufacture therapies for patients on our four platforms:

  • Small Molecules
  • Biologics
  • Plasma
  • Cell and Gene

As part of the GMS team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue unique experiences and build new skills, and you'll know that the work you do every day makes an impact — on our patients, our people, our planet, and on yourself.

Job ID R0145785 Date posted 03/18/2025 Location Los Angeles, California

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Job Description

Project Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling resources and processes to achieve DD&T project objectives within scope, time, quality, and budget constraints. This role involves managing DD&T projects independently, providing guidance to lower-level professionals, and ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.

Enabling the site in their Digital & AI journey through the implementation of digital products and integrations using the GMS/GQ Northstar platform, focusing on Digital Manufacturing and Paperless Operations

Project Planning & Coordination

    • Manage the scope, schedule, cost, and quality of programs and projects to ensure alignment with business objectives

    • Lead complex IT and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) projects from inception to completion, including infrastructure upgrades, software development, and systems integration.

    • Manage resource allocation for team members based on their skills and availability to ensure efficient use of resources 

    • Provide comprehensive project oversight and transparent stakeholder communication, including regular updates on progress, risks, and key metrics

    • Own all aspects of project delivery including schedule management, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, and resource planning.

    • Identify and assess potential risks before they impact project success, with particular focus on scope changes, resource limitations, and technical hurdles.

    • Design and implement comprehensive risk mitigation strategies, including contingency plans that maintain project momentum while protecting key deliverables.

    • Communicate with key stakeholders on status, risks, and accomplishments to ensure successful delivery.

    • Guide project teams in adhering to governance policies while fostering a culture of compliance and accountability.

    • Actively engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to align expectations, incorporate feedback, and proactively address concerns

    • Deliver clear, concise status reports to the leadership team, highlighting progress against key milestones and addressing any changes from planned objectives.

Qualifications

  • Must be proficient in written and oral English.

  • Expertise in managing multiple technical projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives

  • Proficient in stakeholder management, adept at communicating project status and managing expectations

  • Strong understanding of business analysis techniques, capable of influencing project scopes and outcomes

  • Skilled in risk management, able to identify and mitigate potential risks to project success

  • Advanced knowledge in financial analysis and value realization, ensuring projects deliver maximum business value

  • Experienced in strategic planning and roadmap development, aligning projects with long-term business goals

  • Proficient in project estimation and budgeting, capable of managing financial resources effectively

  • Knowledgeable in technology governance, ensuring compliance with internal and external policies

  • Capable of managing operational KPIs to assess and enhance project performance

  • Skilled in content management, able to oversee the organization and distribution of project-related information

  • Effective in using project portfolio management tools and methods to optimize project outcomes

  • Experienced in program management, with a track record of successful program delivery

  • Strong understanding of technology systems, IT infrastructure, and agile methodologies digital core and product development 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong desire to work in cross-functional teams 

  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, non-technical language 

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills tailored to IT project management  

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent experience in data engineering/ digital product development.  

  • 3+ years operations experience in IT functions 

  • Experience with MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira or similar tool agile tools preferred

  • MES project experience is a plus

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 10 lbs

In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility.

Working Environment

Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body

No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.

Will work in a cold and/or wet environment.

Must be able to work multiple shifts, including weekends.

Non-Exempt Roles only: Must be able to work overtime as required.

May be required to work in a confined area.

Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA - CA - Los Angeles

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$84,000.00 - $132,000.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

USA - CA - Los Angeles

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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