Project Manager-Business Capability

Notes:

• EM is seeking an advanced Project Manager, preferably within the Biopharma space.
• Candidates must be assertive and a strong leader. They should have a personality that can take charge.
• Candidates must have strong Business Analysis experience.

Job Description:

• Lead project team(s) to execute on assigned project(s) supporting the digital capability (DC) objectives of their Business Unit group/function, delivering value faster, in an incremental fashion.
• Oversee planning and execution of small to medium sized project(s) in their Business Unit s DC group/functional portfolio to deliver on intended outcomes while collaborating on evolving ideas and discovery of new requirements to maximize return on investments.
• Identify dependencies, evaluate risks and communicate status to appropriate levels of management and stakeholders across assigned project(s).
• Ensure project deliverables, schedules, and financials adhere to established norms and are managed in alignment with departmental best practices across their assigned project(s).
• Periodically evaluate performance and develop action plans to ensure achievement of performance goals.
• Monitor and control schedule and financial health of their assigned project(s) and provide actionable insights to key stakeholders.
• Proactively remove obstacles to drive assigned projects momentum and progress. Engage and energize the project team(s).
• Plan and engage necessary resources across the enterprise to ensure successful completion of assigned project(s).
• Manage one to two vendors providing services to the project(s) ensuring they meet their execution milestones and remain within their funding estimates.
• Prepares all project status reports and documentation to keep project sponsors informed of project progress and potential risks/roadblocks so they can take appropriate action.
• Actively engage stakeholders of problem project(s) to assist with identifying corrective actions.
• Co-lead setup of project management and governance structures in collaboration with IT Business Partner(s) and Digital Capability Managers (DCMs).
• Advise and consistently apply Project Management best practices (including Agile, SDLC and PMF) and tools. Continuously improve our adoption and maturity of best practices across IT.
• Provide support to IT BPs and DCMs in management of project financials, vendor management and procurement.
• Collaborate with ITBPs, DCMs & Portfolio Managers on business case development for DC investments, translating PM experience & insights into improved estimates and outcomes.

Project/Domain Overview:
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead our RISE project and provide support for one of our other PMs on her project. The Product of the RISE project is to lead the E2E Events Management Assessment (Standardize & Streamline to one global process for all other modules)

Outline of key responsibilities & deliverables:
This role will be responsible for leading the Program which requires strong project management skills, leading a matrix team, building out a work breakdown structure, RAID log and other pertinent deliverable to manage the workstream.

Experience and Skills:
Soft Skills: High energy, forward thinking, ability to lead and drive the project team (important to have strong leadership skills)
Business acumen: Understanding of the pharmaceutical market dynamics, commercial landscape, and key commercial drivers.
BA Skills: Looking for a PM that has BA skills and experience
Communication skills: Effectively present and communicate with diverse audiences from business and IT organization, US and international markets
Leadership skills: Effectively manage/facilitate diverse audiences including senior leadership.