Nicole Naywin
Summary
An accomplished and certified Project Management Professional (PMP), with extensive experience steering successful outcomes across diverse sectors - including Medical Device, IT in Healthcare, Semiconductor Research and Engineering Manufacturing. Successfully managed global cross-functional projects and programs from initiating phase to closure which showcased leading and working closely with managements and various stakeholders while demonstrating adaptability, versatility, and flexibility.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager 2
Bio-Rad Laboratories (S) Pte. Ltd.
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Led a cross-geographical NPI (New Product Introduction) project, working with Singapore Authorities on regulatory on project setup and demonstrating adaptability and versatility.
- Oversaw a regional cost-saving and business continuity project that enables the company an annual saving of $5.5M
- Incorporated regional and country-specific details in planning, and managed a full lifecycle validation workstream of a global instrument transfer project worth $2B.
- Being part of a core team, steered and coordinated meetings, monitored project progress and established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Participated in development of new concepts from initial design to market release.
- Established project roadmaps and schedules, keeping milestones on track
- Collaborated closely with executive and senior leadership to develop and refine project approaches and strategies.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Assistant Manager
Integrated Health Information Systems Pte. Ltd.
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Responsible and ensure seamless execution of rolling out PMO (Project Management Office) tools (including UATs) for project management.
- Established mechanisms in monitoring program level budgets and resources.
- Monitored and tracked project metrics meticulously, and collected and analysed data to share with and suggested recommendations to senior management in their regular reviews.
- Tracked project status and generated reports for regular progress tracking.
- Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.
- Maintained close liaisons with stakeholders and core management, overseeing annual and ongoing demand management to align projects with organisational objectives.
- Spearheaded training initiatives and assumed the role of leader in PMO-related training including PM Methodologies and competency training, nurturing a skilled and capable team, sharing valuable expertise and insights across the organization.
Engineer 2
Illumina Singapore Pte. Ltd.
11.2016 - 12.2019
- Led and implemented various facilities-related change control activities, ensuring seamless transitions, compliance, and timely reporting
- Served as a point of contact for change management, compliance document control, and efficient coordination
- Played a pivotal role in supporting navigating through ambiguity in compliance and validation projects, including the execution of validation and qualification activities
- Supported ISO 13485, FDA (21 CFR Part 11), and MDSAP inspections and audits, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards and audit readiness
- Coordinated and co-managed series of cooling tower and chiller projects in Singapore.
Asst. Project Manager
Pactera Singapore Pte. Ltd.
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Held accountability for the Profit and Loss (P&L) of key accounts, servicing multiple Fortune 50 companies
- Customer facing and liaising with vendors for optimal return-on-investment (ROI)
- Recommended and executed business development opportunities to executive and senior management, aligning strategies with organizational goals and objectives
- Strategically planned and evaluated resources to ensure optimal utilization, enhancing operational efficiency while minimizing costs
- Provided direct leadership, guidance and influencing in daily operations, nurturing potential talents for growth within the organization
- Implemented Key Performance Index (KPI) in evaluation of personnel and initiated employee wellbeing and talent retention programs
- Led and managed various teams encompassing operation, onsite, and project teams, overseeing a workforce of 70-100 professionals in daily operations.
- Ensured client satisfaction through consistent communication, providing updates on progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.
Senior Lab Officer
Institute of Microelectronic, A*STAR
11.2012 - 06.2015
- Assisted scientists in gathering, arranging and corrected research data for research and development activities.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
- Monitors documentation maintenance throughout all phases of research and development.
- Played a pivot role in revising and producing Work Instructions (WI), procedures, ensuring compliance and optimizing operational efficiency.
- Managed procurement projects and tenders from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships and organised coordination of activities to ensure timely delivery.
Engineer
Hewlett Packard Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd
02.2006 - 11.2012
- Established Centre of Excellence (COE) for Software (SW) licensing product setup, systems implementations, elevating the organization's capabilities and standing in these critical areas
- Achieved and maintained a remarkable milestone of ZERO rejections/defects in Software Licensing order fulfillment for three consecutive quarters, exemplifying a commitment to excellence and quality assurance
- Collaborated with sister sites in aligning and sharing of roadmap for project and processes.
- Coached and mentored new team members on the best practices.
Education
Master's Degree in Applied Project Management -
University of Adelaide, Australia
03.2017
Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering -
Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore
10.2010
Diploma in Electronics Engineering -
Temasek Polytechnic
02.2006
Skills
- Project Management (including but not limited to PMBOK, Waterfall, Lean and Agile)
- C-suite Advisory and Strategic Planning
- Leadership, Influencing and Team Management
- Data Analysis and Cost/Process Improvement
Accomplishments
- Led a high-performing project team to secure MDSAP certification within half a year from onboarding that enabled Singapore plant to manufacture MDSAP regulated instruments, showcasing unwavering leadership, dedication, adaptability, and versatility to excellence in regulatory compliance (2021)., Bio-Rad Laboratories (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
- Established a Centre of Excellence (COE) for Facilities' Compliance (including Change Control and Validation) matters and influenced the rest of the sites to follow (2018-2019)., Illumina Singapore Pte Ltd.
- Cultivated relationships and built trust with customers in service delivery, resulting in achieving $50k annual revenue increment within half a year, surpassing targets (2015)., Pactera Singapore Pte. Ltd.
- Successfully led commissioning fully-automated Wet Bench equipment with add-on features and handed over to manufacturing that improved productivity by 30%. (2013)., Institute of Microelectronics, A-STAR.
- Implemented Software product setup auditing program on Excel Macro that reduced auditing time by 70% with no additional cost incurred. (2011), Hewlett Packard Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
Personal Information
- Notice Period: 2 weeks
- Title: PMP
- Nationality: Singaporean
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional
Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Advanced (C1)
French
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Project Manager 2
Bio-Rad Laboratories (S) Pte. Ltd.
07.2021 - 12.2023
Assistant Manager
Integrated Health Information Systems Pte. Ltd.
01.2020 - 06.2021
Engineer 2
Illumina Singapore Pte. Ltd.
11.2016 - 12.2019
Asst. Project Manager
Pactera Singapore Pte. Ltd.
06.2015 - 03.2016
Senior Lab Officer
Institute of Microelectronic, A*STAR
11.2012 - 06.2015
Engineer
Hewlett Packard Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd
02.2006 - 11.2012
Master's Degree in Applied Project Management -
University of Adelaide, Australia
Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering -
Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore
Diploma in Electronics Engineering -
Temasek Polytechnic
PMP - Project Management Professional
Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt)
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