Program Manager Business Capability - Lead

Description: Job Title: Program Manager Business Capability Lead: Change Control Transformation
Location: 50% onsite at New Brunswick
Hours : Mon - Fri 9am -5pm

Position Overview:
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 ***M+ data solution deployments across multiple business units, preferably within GMP-regulated environments, and has prior experience working with the Company or similarly complex biopharmaceutical organizations.

This role requires strong program leadership, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to drive outcomes in highly regulated, matrixed environments.

Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Management:
oLead 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.
oFoster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance within the program and project teams.
Program Oversight & Execution:
oOversee the planning, execution, and delivery of large, complex programs and their associated projects within the Business Unit s DC portfolio.
oCollaborate with stakeholders to evolve program strategies, Client new requirements, and ensure alignment with business goals.
oIdentify interdependencies, assess risks, and communicate program status to management and stakeholders at all levels.
Performance & Financial Management:
oEnsure program and project deliverables, schedules, and financials adhere to established standards and departmental best practices.
oMonitor and control program schedules and budgets, providing actionable insights and recommendations to key stakeholders.
oPeriodically evaluate program performance, developing and implementing action plans to achieve or exceed performance targets.
Issue Resolution & Stakeholder Engagement:
oProactively identify and remove obstacles to maintain program momentum and progress.
oEngage and energize teams, ensuring resources are effectively allocated across the enterprise for successful program completion.
oManage relationships with five or more vendors, ensuring timely delivery of services and adherence to budgetary constraints.
oPrepare comprehensive program status reports and documentation to keep sponsors and steering committees informed of progress, risks, and potential roadblocks.
oActively support project managers in resolving issues on problem projects, facilitating the identification and implementation of corrective actions.
Governance & Best Practices:
oCo-lead the establishment of program management and governance structures in partnership with IT Business Partners (IT BPs) and Digital Capability Managers (DCMs).
oAdvise on and consistently apply project management best practices, including Agile, SDLC, and PMF methodologies, driving continuous improvement and maturity across IT.
Financial & Vendor Support:
oSupport IT BPs and DCMs in managing program/project financials, vendor relationships, and procurement processes.
oCollaborate on business case development for DC investments, leveraging project management expertise to enhance estimates and outcomes.

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.
Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience.
MUST have 8-10+ 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 8-10+ 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

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $100.00 - $105.00 per hour.

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate].

Benefits:

Sunrise offers ACA compliant medical coverage/dental insurance/vision insurance to all employees. We also offer Sick time benefits as required per State regulations.