Lean OpEx Project Manager (Agile Champion)

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Job Description
Job title: Lean OpEx Project Manager (Agile Champion )
Location: IRL - Bray
We are looking for a person to join the Agile (Lean/OpEx) team and play a key role in implementing measurable improvements across our Value Stream and Support Functions
Key Responsibilities

• Identify improvement opportunities in Value Stream and Support functions
• Deliver step change projects across the site using lean/six sigma principles
• Ensure execution of Lean/OpEx projects on time and in full
• Ensure industry standard Lean & OpEx methods and techniques are deployed in all improvement initiatives
• Work with Business Excellence and Agile/OpEx Leads and other stakeholders to agree priority initiatives

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with all departments in Value Stream and Support functions across the site
• Collaborate with wider Global Agile community in training, knowledge-sharing meetings and Communities of Practice

Coaching:

• Be an ambassador for OpEx principles and methods across the site as required
• Help ensure OpEx methods are adapted to easily understandable and implementable formats within all areas on site
• Provide support and coaching to team members in value stream and support functions.

Dimensions and Aspects of the Agile Champion Role

• Interacts with all levels of the organisation and collaborates effectively across functions
• Develops strong working relationships with stakeholders in other areas and demonstrates effective stakeholder management
• Shares information openly, is enthusiastic about learning from others
• Demonstrates courage of conviction and is open to critical feedback
• Inquisitive disposition, does not easily accept status-quo
• Willing to participate in Agile reviews and learning encounters across the wider Takeda organisation
• Strong interest in digital technology

Key Skills & Competencies

• Experience in Pharmaceuticals / life sciences is preferred
• Project management experience - ability to plan and deliver a well-defined scope of work
• Lean 6S qualifications (e.g. Green Belt) highly advantageous
• Flexible and willing to learn, with an ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge and standards
• Systematic thinker, demonstrated ability to analyse processes and interpret data
• Good coaching, teaching, presentation (oral and written), and facilitation skills
• Courage to challenge and not accept status quo
• Good listening and presenting skills
• Good level of MS Office skills, additional data management experience (Minitab, PowerBi) an advantage
• Third-level qualification in technical discipline required

More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Empowering our people to shine:
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, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
Bray, Ireland
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time