Sr. Project Manager, Manufacturing

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Job Description

About the role Senior Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering assigned site and inter‑site related projects, including but not limited to process improvements, equipment installations, and facility upgrades or expansions. The role ensures projects are completed on time, within approved scope and budget, and in compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. This role collaborates with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment of project objectives and facilitate successful outcomes, contributing input to project prioritization and portfolio discussions to advance site objectives.

How you will contribute

Project Leadership and Execution:

• Lead cross‑functional teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of assigned projects such as process optimizations, facility upgrades, capital expenditures, equipment installations, and other site initiatives
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, on budget, and to the required quality and safety standards

Project Scope, Scheduling, and Budget Management:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and schedules using standard project methodology tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Jira)
• Track project milestones and manage changes to project scope, schedule, and cost

Stakeholder Management and Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project‑related communications for assigned projects
• Facilitate regular project meetings to review progress, address issues, and drive decisions
• Provide clear status reports to stakeholders and leadership (e.g., progress, risks, mitigation actions, and key decisions)

Risk Management:

• Identify potential project risks early and develop mitigation plans
• Monitor risks throughout the project lifecycle and adjust plans as needed
• Resolve issues proactively and escalate to sponsors or senior management when necessary, engaging Steering Committee members as required

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure all projects and related tasks comply with Takeda global and local health and safety regulations, quality standards, regulatory requirements (e.g., cGMP, OSHA, ISO as applicable), and local and global SOPs
• Lead efforts to manage health, safety, and environmental risks throughout the project lifecycle
• For projects requiring Quality System adherence (e.g., Change Control, Documentation Control), initiate, own, lead, and manage Quality System records to ensure timely completion

Resource and Team Coordination:

• Coordinate project resources to ensure effective utilization of team members and equipment
• Lead and mentor project teams by providing guidance, tools, support, and removing obstacles to achieve project goals
• Manage external vendors, contractors, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives through project management practices and process optimization
• Support adoption of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile) and application of Lean Six Sigma principles and other best practices

Project Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate project documentation in accordance with local and global procedures and standard project management practices
• Monitor timelines, milestones, and performance metrics and report as required

What you bring to Takeda

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related scientific field
• 4+ years of relevant project experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Demonstrated success delivering projects of varying complexity, including capital projects, in a GxP manufacturing environment within budget and on time
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Lean/Six Sigma)
• Experience applying Organizational Change Management to project execution
• Strong stakeholder communication skills and ability to lead cross‑functional teams
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Excel, Asana, JIRA, or similar)
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

Technical and functional expertise:

• Applies strong project management fundamentals in complex, fast‑changing environments
• Communicates effectively at all organizational levels
• Uses digital tools and modern project management methods to drive delivery and visibility
• Leadership:
• Takes initiative and works independently to deliver measurable results
• Influences, inspires, and guides others as a champion of change
• Decision‑making and autonomy:
• Adapts quickly to shifting priorities while maintaining commitments
• Delivers practical, results‑focused outcomes
• Applies structured problem‑solving approaches in dynamic project environments
• Interaction:
• Partners with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders
• Engages local stakeholders and global subject matter experts
• Builds strong working relationships across site, inter‑facility, and global functions
• Innovation:
• Delivers targets in a matrix environment through influence and coordination
• Leverages digital technologies to improve execution and reporting
• Shares knowledge openly and continuously elevates capabilities
• Complexity:
• Thrives in fast‑paced environments while balancing complex and competing priorities
• Drives measurable improvements

Strongly preferred:

• Project Management Professional certification or similar
• Lean or Six Sigma experience
• Master's degree in Engineering or related scientific discipline
• Experience managing projects in GxP manufacturing environments such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or food and beverage
• Experience managing capital expenditure projects, including budgets, timelines, and resource allocation
• Strong understanding of global regulatory expectations and agencies such as FDA and EMA

Important considerations

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure product quality is not compromised. In this role, you:

• Physical demands: Ability to push, lift, pull, and carry up to 10 lbs
• Working environment: 100% on‑site role with daily interaction with manufacturing and cross‑functional teams across two local facilities
• Occasional travel for vendor visits, other site visits, and project meetings may be required
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed

What Takeda can offer you

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
• Family Planning Support
• Flexible Work Paths
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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, 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.

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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 - IL - Round Lake Innovation Park

U.S. Base Salary Range: $99,500.00 - $156,420.00

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-term incentives. 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 - IL - Round Lake Innovation Park Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes