Implementation Project Manager - Central Fill
Bristol, WI

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Implementation Project Manager is the primary interface between the Parata / TCGRx central fill implementation team and the customer. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: serving as the primary customer contact for all implementation activities; designing and coordinating all activities associated with implementing and integrating automated high volume systems; developing and maintaining project schedules; coordinating and scheduling all resources required for the project implementation; and identifying issues impacting the project schedule and resolving them. The implementation project manager will be responsible for managing multiple simultaneous implementations.

This is a corporate-based position that requires the incumbent to work from our Bristol WI location.

duties and responsibilities:

* Responsible for overall project planning, budget establishment, and accountability


* Manage project communication with Parata / TCGRx personnel and customer personnel


* Responsible for resource requirement definition, assigning, and scheduling that will include customer personnel, Parata / TCGRx personnel, and outside contractors
* Act as the liaison for project transition from Sales to Implementation


* Act as the liaison for project transition from Implementation to Support


* Responsible for review and revision of detailed project requirements (system layouts, technical design, pricing models) prior to contract finalization


* Responsible for detailed project planning and coordination, including mechanical design and installation, electrical design and installation, software development coordination, software installation, overall site planning and coordination with customer personnel, and contractor evaluation, selection, and coordination


* Create project bill of materials and coordinate procurement activities with the purchasing department


* Responsible for system design/drawing package coordination


* Responsible for budget reporting, management-focused project updates, project plan updates, and project post-mortem analysis


* Responsible for working with customers, sales, marketing, and product managers to ensure customer requirements are recognized and detailed for development purposes


* Responsible for maintaining close communication between Marketing, controls, and Hardware Engineering, and developers on detailed system and application enhancement requests


* Provide assistance in other duties as assigned for supporting development, test, service, and marketing/sales process and needs; this may include travel to customer sites on short notice


* Performs related duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

* Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
* Proven relationship-building skills
* Demonstrated analytical and mathematical skills
* Superior time management skills; organizes time effectively and determines the right resources needed to effectively perform job assignments
* Ability to think strategically and act tactfully
* Ability to work with cross-functional teams
* Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments
* Demonstrated negotiating skills
* Demonstrated strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
* Knowledge of MS applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project


* Working knowledge of pharmacy automation products (pharmacy automation, pharmacy host software, etc.) is preferred
* Strong communication and decision-making skills
* Thinks creatively and encourages others to take reasoned risks to achieve value-added results
* Works with minimal direction but promotes an open flow of information so that all concerned are well informed

experience and educational requirements:

* BA / BS in a technical or business field, or equivalent work experience
* 3 to 7 years of project or account management experience, implementing/integrating complex projects involving material-handling systems and integrated software systems
* Strong experience working with customers in a sales and marketing environment

Please email Jobs@parata.com if you require an accommodation for the application process. Do NOT email your resume to this address. You must complete the online application to be considered.

Parata is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran's status.