Senior Project Specialist

Senior Project Control Specialist

Location: Leiden, Netherlands (Hybrid working - 3 days on site, 2 remote days)

Duration: 12 month contract

Hours: 40 hours

Imagine your next project as a Senior Project Control Specialist, where you will manage the operational project portfolio, set working plans for each project phase, and drive accountability while mentoring colleagues to foster professional growth.

The employee is acquainted with the annual company and division goals and is aware of how he/she can influence these through his/her performance. Position is based in Leiden and offers hybrid working arrangement.

roles and responsibilities

• Specialism within the field of project control

• Manages the operational project portfolio and sets working plans for each project phase, alongside assisting in crafting and executing the project's scope of work, resource allocation, cost estimates, and schedule management.

• Experience in process improvement and change management;

• Identifies and implements improvements in process and organisation;

• Drafts Request for proposals for complex projects and presents results to senior level management.

• Leads the yearly LRFP, BP, JU and NU process.

• Leads project reviews and checkpoint meetings, overseeing monitoring activities to identify risks and opportunities while escalating issues that may threaten the success of the portfolio and projects.

• Coaches more junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities.​

• Designs systems to analyze, monitor, and track cost-spend data, assess risk-benefit ratios, and provide insight on business impact and manages the Operational financial project updates.

• Takes ownership of personal training and ensures that all required training is understood and completed on time.

• Enhance a culture of belonging through trusting, divers, & inclusive relationships.

• Knowledge of standard operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure activities adhere to internal and external regulations and procedures.

• Manages work according to a schedule.

how to succeed

• A relevant HBO degree with 7 years relevant experience.

• English B2 language level is required.

• The levels of computer proficiency are intermediate level for MS office, specialist level for data analysis, and analyst level for business applications.

• Positive attitude, proactivity, decisive, and organized with the ability to work independently and in a team.

• Maintain a high level of stress-resistance, ensuring calm and steady performance in all situations, and supporting team members in managing stress.

• High degree of accuracy and quality attitude.

• Flexible, can deal and support with changing priorities.

• Shows and drives accountability of self and team by proactively addressing issues and taking responsibility for outcomes.

• Analytical thinking: ability and dealing with complexity, asking questions, using data, using information and identifying gaps and root causes of issues and thinking out of the box to develop a solution.

• Prioritize tasks of self and others effectively to meet deadlines and ensure timely delivery.

• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders and establish meaningful connections with customers.

• Lead by example in promoting open communication, embracing feedback, and committing to continuous improvement and personal growth for oneself and the team.

• Manage team operations, providing strategic guidance and support to achieve project objectives.

• Articulate proposals to stakeholders, shaping the decision-making on complex processes and ensuring initiatives are framed within the business and departmental objectives.

• Mentor colleagues by providing guidance, sharing expertise, and fostering professional growth.

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 month contract

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. As a skilled contractor, you’ll play a key part in the thinking, strategy, dynamism - and impact - of this iconic global healthcare company as they touch the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Johnson & Johnson.

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days. We do not accept applications via email or LinkedIn InMail - you must apply direct to this advert.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo. We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.