Job Description

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The Spear Group is a subsidiary organization of Sparus Holdings. Sparus Holdings is a leading provider of outsourced field and professional services primarily focused on the gas and electric utility markets. Sparus goes to market under seven core brands - Southern Cross, NAFS, The Spear Group, OneVision, TruCheck, ULS, and Allegiant. Its subsidiaries provide a unique blend of differentiated, yet complementary services to offer a tightly integrated solution set for its customers while expanding its addressable market and future growth prospects.

The Spear Group hopes to present you with the next opportunity for your career. When you partner with the Spear Group for your next role, you\'ll be working alongside an experienced team who truly understands the challenges of your sector. We\'ll take the time to appreciate the types of projects you enjoy, as well as the work environments you thrive in. With over 30 years of experience, we have deep networks and serve top-tier companies across North America. Explore our current postings and submit your resume to start the conversation today.

Provide leadership support for scheduling and project control services that will be a key component of a highly integrated project team (IPT) working to deliver the next generation of life improving and lifesaving pharmaceuticals.

Preferred - Primary Skills/Qualifications:

\xc2\xb7 SCHEDULING responsibilities are to develop, maintain, and report the Master Project Schedule utilizing Primavera\xc2\xae and other industry software standards. Manage Schedule Progress Measurement/earned value and variance analysis and ensure changes are captured in Project Schedule.

\xc2\xb7 Provide PROJECT CONTROL support to prepare monthly Project Control reporting deliverables and assist in establishing approved cash flow and tracking. Interface with CM Project Control personnel to ensure timely communication and support of project reporting requirements. Support Project Procurement Group requirements related to Project Control.

\xc2\xb7 Display KNOWLEDGE of the pharmaceutical industry across multiple product types (drug substance, drug product, lab, large molecule, small molecule, etc.). EXPERIENCE in strategic planning/scheduling and Lean Project Delivery Best Practices (e.g. Target Value Delivery, Last Planner\xc2\xae, Takt planning, Touchplan\xc2\xae, NetPoint\xc2\xae) is a significant plus, along with knowledge of AE, CM, and Professional Service providers planning/scheduling means and methods.

\xc2\xb7 Post OQ scheduling responsibilities would include working with Maintenance/Production teams to determine schedule publishing cadence. Identification of bottlenecks in schedule and proposal of solutions. Utilization of preferred production software package determined by manufacturing team. Ability to lead a cross functional team to communicate and resolve issues within the schedule and process.

Desired - Experience and Education:

\xc2\xb7 10+ years of experience in scheduling and planning functions.

\xc2\xb7 Strong cost experience.

\xc2\xb7 Proficiency in Microsoft office programs, Primavera\xc2\xae, Orchestrate, etc.

\xc2\xb7 BS in construction or engineering related, a/o PMP certified is ideal.

\xc2\xb7 Ideal candidate is results driven with an Operational Readiness perspective, has technical capability in the field, and is a self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills.

Salary: Competitive Salary offerings

Benefits: Paid Leave, 401-K, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Incentive bonuses etc.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Spear Group, Inc. and our PEO, Oasis Outsourcing, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All personnel actions are effected without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status pursuant to law. As a responsible organization, we resolutely support the concept and practice of Equal Employment Opportunity. We uphold federal, state, and local civil rights laws and work to ensure that all of our personnel actions and policies are in compliance. Additionally, we recognize and value the importance and diversity of our work force and support its various cultures. The Companies are dedicated to fostering an environment that respects the dignity, rights and contributions of our employees.

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