PMO

Why Patients Need You

At Pfizer, our mission is to inspire a best-in-class culture of continuous improvement and project management that empowers colleagues and enables simple, effective processes. Whether you are managing projects or liaising with others, your contribution in this team will help in making our work easier and faster so that we can deliver breakthroughs that change patients lives.

What You Will Achieve

This position will be an integral part of building out a world-class Program Management Office team to support the execution of capital projects for Pfizer on a global scale. As a Senior Associate, your knowledge and skills will contribute towards the goals and objectives of the team. Your focus and ability to meet team targets will help in completing critical deliverables. Your innovative use of communication tools and techniques will facilitate in explaining difficult issues and establishing consensus between cross-functional teams.

This role will report directly to the PMO Lead, Global Workplace Experience (GWE), in the effort of improving the overall safety program and operational priorities and goals, develop and establish construction safety governance and best practices, and leverage new tools determine, set and track project safety performance against organizational and enterprise goals, track and manage project risks. Focus on risk (including QA/QC) management and mitigation from a capital project to program to portfolio levels. This role works closely with Program Managers and integrated project wok streams (i.e. Global EH&S, Business Risk Management Team, Legal, Design & Change Management, Program Engineering, Finance, Sourcing/Procurement, Digital, etc.) in creating an advanced and world-class construction safety program for Pfizer.

How You Will Achieve It

Maintain the Global EH&S standards to establish core expectations and ensure alignment with project teams and key stakeholders in all project stages

Key participant and engagement in project stage gate reviews

Collaborating with the Capital Projects team to ensure health and safety requirements are effectively integrated during project management planning, execution and embedded in new construction designs

Develop a capital projects safety risk escalation program and protocols for global implementation

Establish a centralized construction risk and safety data repository or platform for safety forms, project safety documents and data

Create an enhanced on-site tool (cloud-based or digital application) to access all construction safety forms, templates and guidelines such as site specific observations, job hazard analysis, etc.

Develop continuous improvement and up-skilling in construction health and safety of team members engaged in the planning and execution of capital projects (may include safety trainings and certifications, safety week topic development, etc)

Develop proper safety training and protocols when planning and working and around high-hazard/risk areas or building systems

Partner with the GWE Portfolio Optimization and Design team to ensure health and safety requirements are integrated into workplace standards

Ensure all existing and proposed construction projects incorporate and maintain effective and appropriate health and safety controls and protocols throughout a capital projects lifecycle (i.e. planning, contract initiating, construction, commissioning/validation, hand-over, project completion, etc.)

Develop and implement construction performance metrics for health and safety; capture and report performance to appropriate Project Management and Global Workplace Experience (GWE) leadership.

Establish a health and safety compliance matrix for all construction project locations; conduct site performance reviews to ensure Global EH&S and Business Risk Management requirements are being met during all project phases

Work with PMO Lead and Program Controls to establish an enhanced safety assurance processes for the transfer of care and custody of all construction projects upon completion; establish processes for tracking health and safety corrective actions as needed

Perform site compliance assurance assessments and ensuring required corrective actions are managed to effective closure to ensure adherence to standards and regulations throughout project lifecycle

Attending capital projects meetings to represent health and safety requirements and advise on required actions; support EHS managers with on-going construction activities on their sites

Monitoring the health and safety performance of key construction contractors to ensure a process for approving and restricting contractors is in place

Create a review and approval process for high hazard safety plans prior to implementation at the project level.

Work alongside Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop and monitor proper, safe and protective measures for any and all high hazard activities (electrical, mechanical, confined spaces, chemical, biological, etc.)

Continuous improvement for sustainable construction safety sustainability practices.

Qualifications

Must Have

Bachelors degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field

In-Depth knowledge of OSHA-30 and EPA Standards (United States), Health and Safety Management for Construction – International

5 years experience administering standard health and safety concepts, practices, and procedures within the construction industry for large-scale (up to $500M), complex programs

Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams.

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyse complex information and make sound decisions.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels

Ability to mentor, coach/train and effectively transfer expertise to others

Ability to work with Project Managers to develop a project execution plan with focus on construction safety

Ability to communicate technical concepts in simple terms

Excellent organizational skills

Facilitation, Negotiation & Problem Resolution Skills

Ability to build a strong network and relationships with consultants and vendors

Demonstrate professional, high integrity, trustworthy and ethical behavior always

Advanced level of critical thinking, communication, presentation, and relationship management skills

Authority to delegate and monitor construction safety practices at project sites (globally)

Demonstrated sound judgment and ability to make effective decisions independently with minimal escalation to or supervision from manager

Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation, and ability to handle ambiguity

Ability to oversee safety program at a local and global level simultaneously

Experience dealing with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DOH, etc.)

Experience implementing sustainable building construction safety practices

Experience with creation of global construction safety standards

Nice to Have

Masters degree in a related field or professional certifications (DBIA, LEED, etc)

Certified OSHA-30 Trainer

Experience with GxP and GMP environments preferred

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform complex problem solving and analysis of financial, logistics and engineering issues

Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and safety standards in real estate and construction

Ability to work consistently with cross-functional teams internal and external of GWE

Ability to perform work in different office or work settings so long as work could be safely performed

Ability to read construction blueprints and proper use of technologies to integrate andcommunicate project safety plans as needed

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Approximately 20% travel is expected (domestically and internationally)

Work schedule may vary to accommodate and support teams globally

May have to undertake shift work as and when required, which may involve working off shift hours and weekends when required

Other Details

Work Location Assignment: On-site 2-3x/week or as needed by the business

Last date to apply for job: October 25, 2024

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $78,000.00 to $130,000.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizers Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of lifes moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Sunshine Act

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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