The Sr. Project Manager - Serialization position will be an IT Project Manager role responsible for managing all project activities (from Project Initiation through Close) for multiple projects in the IT Supply Chain vertical focused on expanding the Tracelink technology platform. The Project Manager is a senior resource leading project(s) that include project annual spend in the range of $1-$10M, and is accountable for end-to-end project delivery. The Sr. Project Manager leads a matrixed team of project work stream leads, technical leads, architects, functional leads and delivery partners within a project or projects. Overall responsible for the project(s)' health and success. The candidate will be fully accountable for successful project delivery and responsible for the overall planning, management and execution for the project. This project primarily serves the PO&T Supply Chain IT organization.
Principal Responsibilities
* Lead moderate to complex projects and/or programs.
* Develop & execute overall program schedule and program management plan.
* Monitor, challenge and ensure predictable delivery of projects/programs - driving accountability of work stream owners and enabling escalation of risks & issues that require assistance or attention.
* Monitor resources, either internal from associated IT Department or external are committed to meet project/program needs.
* Ensure projects/programs are delivered according to committed scope, approved budget and targeted dates.
* Ensure high level of quality in solutions is delivered.
* Lead various program governance meetings including routine core team / program office meetings as well as escalation, steering and sponsor reviews.
* Facilitate critical project/program reviews.
* Ensure all aspects of the program's success are contemplated and addressed.
* Enable and enhance communications between matrixed IT and business teams.
Minimum Experience Requirements
* 8+ year's experience working as an IT professional - ideally managing projects, programs and/or portfolios
* 5+ year's experience implementing complex, cross-functional project/program solutions and working knowledge of GxP systems
* At least 2 projects/programs working with and managing a large Systems Integration partner preferred.
* Demonstrable fluency in Project/Program Management tools and techniques and of implementing projects within established software development life cycle methodologies.
* Demonstrable experience of transitioning new and upgraded systems into support operations - at least 2 large, multi-discipline projects.
Desired Experience
* Serialisation System Implementations (ideally with Tracelink)
* Oracle ERP
* Cloud/SAAS implementations
* Pharma/Biotech industry Minimum Education Requirements
* BA or BS (ideally Computer Science, Business, Chemistry and Biological Sciences, Laboratory Operations).
* MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
* Formal project management qualification is preferred (PMP or similar)
