Our client is hiring a Program Manager - Business Capability - Lead on a long-term contract basis. Work Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Work Model: Hybrid
Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale enterprise data initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep experience managing $10M+ data solution deployments across multiple business units, preferably within GMP-regulated environments, and has prior experience working with similarly complex biopharmaceutical organizations. This role requires strong program leadership, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to drive outcomes in highly regulated, matrixed environments.
Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Management:
- Lead and mentor a team of project managers, guiding them in the execution of assigned programs and child projects to achieve business objectives and deliver value efficiently.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance within the program and project teams.
Program Oversight & Execution:
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of large, complex programs and their associated projects within the Business Units DC portfolio.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to evolve program strategies, discover new requirements, and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Identify interdependencies, assess risks, and communicate program status to management and stakeholders at all levels.
Performance & Financial Management:
- Ensure program and project deliverables, schedules, and financials adhere to established standards and departmental best practices.
- Monitor and control program schedules and budgets, providing actionable insights and recommendations to key stakeholders.
- Periodically evaluate program performance, developing and implementing action plans to achieve or exceed performance targets.
- Issue Resolution & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Proactively identify and remove obstacles to maintain program momentum and progress.
- Engage and energize teams, ensuring resources are effectively allocated across the enterprise for successful program completion.
- Manage relationships with five or more vendors, ensuring timely delivery of services and adherence to budgetary constraints.
- Prepare comprehensive program status reports and documentation to keep sponsors and steering committees informed of progress, risks, and potential roadblocks.
- Actively support project managers in resolving issues on problem projects, facilitating the identification and implementation of corrective actions.
Governance & Best Practices:
- Co-lead the establishment of program management and governance structures in partnership with IT Business Partners (IT BPs) and Digital Capability Managers (DCMs).
- Advise on and consistently apply project management best practices, including Agile, SDLC, and PMF methodologies, driving continuous improvement and maturity across IT.
Financial & Vendor Support:
- Support IT BPs and DCMs in managing program/project financials, vendor relationships, and procurement processes.
- Collaborate on business case development for DC investments, leveraging project management expertise to enhance estimates and outcomes.
Required Qualifications: - Proven experience leading large-scale, complex programs and cross-functional teams in a digital or IT environment.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, SDLC, PMF) and governance practices.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple vendors and large budgets.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in financial management, business case development, and continuous process improvement.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
- MUST have 8 years of STRONG Program / Project management experience in the Pharma industry and its associated regulatory processes and requirements leading large & complex projects & programs.
- Must have experience working with GMP-regulated environments / projects
- MUST have 8 years MS Project, SharePoint, Excel
- Experience working with external Service Providers providing hosting and network services and managing offshore resources
- Prior experiences implementing Quality Management systems
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to a diverse audience at multiple levels within the company through various formats, such as presentations, written proposals, reports, correspondence, leading meetings, face-to-face dialogue, etc
- Experience with managing project cost (>= 10M), schedule, and quality management
- Excellent program / project management track record/skills Experience in project planning tools like MS Project Ability to work in challenging situations.
- Excellent communication & team management skills.
- Good written and verbal skills & team skills Strong problem-solving skills & proactive attitude
Pay Rate: $100 - $105
Job ID: 84166
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