Sr Project Mgr - Operation Program Management

Sr Project Mgr - Operation Program Management

As part of the Operations Program Management Organization, the position, under minimal direction, will be responsible for establishing and leading high priority, cross-functional programs within the Operations organization.

By leading initiatives with significant complexity the Senior Project Manager will act as a strategic business partner to a wide range of Operations clients to deliver programs with high quality results and business impact.

Utilize extensive leadership and influencing qualities to successfully deliver program objectives, communicate at all levels of the organization, facilitate development of solutions to critical business issues, and effectively define program goals.

Up to 5% domestic or international travel may be required depending on program needs.

Key Responsibilities

Single accountable party for defining, planning, orchestrating, and delivering critical global, cross-function programs

Ensures end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit

Directs large-scale, complex programs often involving multiple internal and external stakeholders, and business partners

Directly manages all aspects of the program life cycle and works with functional business partners to oversee all critical program phases

Rigorously manages scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed upon time, cost, and quality parameters

Generates and/or validates financial forecasts and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related program expenditures as needed

Effectively interacts with senior level audiences

Lead a diverse and distributed team

Serves as a central Point of Contact for routinely briefing key stakeholders on different aspects of assigned initiatives

Represents the Program in various governance and inter-department forums - works with Subject Matter Experts to gather relevant data for presentation

Chairs program core team and Advisory Committee meetings to review progress with key stakeholders

Develops communication plans and interfaces to execute on responsibilities

Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree and 2 years of directly related experience

OR

Master's degree and 6 years of directly related experience

OR

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of directly related experience

OR

Associate's degree and 10 years of directly related experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of directly related experience

Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in physical or life sciences, engineering or business

Experience in project management, process improvement, or performance management consulting

4 years independently leading cross-functional projects or programs

5 years of functional experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical development and/or manufacturing

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders, mobilize and motivate teams, set direction and approach, resolve conflict, deliver tough messages with grace, execute with limited information and varying levels of ambiguity

Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbally

Solid influencing skills - experience with stakeholder management

Track record of building or participating as a member of high performing teams and organizations

Organizational savvy and presence to build effective relationships across functions

Formal or informal experience supervising, mentoring or coaching staff

Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively

Demonstrated ability to navigate through ambiguity and provide a structured problem solving approach

Knowledge and experience with portfolio management methods

Sound business and technical acumen

Ability to prioritize workload in accordance with business strategy and objectives