Please note: in line with *** policy, this role is VDI only. *** will not be providing a laptop or equipment.
++ Must have experience navigating government audits, preparing and organizing documents to ensure a smooth successful process. The audit will focus on risk mitigation to the removal of DE&I initiatives within our Learning and Development, recruiting, and procurement activities.
Audit begins July 30th. ++
The primary purpose of a Program Manager is to drive differentiated patient solutions by
transforming *** s strategy into program and project delivery. A Program Manager s role is
to initiate, plan, execute, monitor/control and ultimately close a program to successfully
realize the intended benefits. This includes overseeing any sub-programs and projects.
Program Managers will partner with the Project Sponsor. They are a standing member of the
project core team. They are responsible for proactively ensuring program goals and strategies
are appropriately framed, scoped and delivered in line with *** s standards and processes,
including oversight of the sub-projects, so that *** s governance bodies and stakeholders can
make the most informed and timely decisions.
Program Managers need to ensure there is strong communication amongst team members and
with multiple stakeholders in different regions including external partners, ideally managed
through a comprehensive communications plan. Effective program communication and
managing the culture in line with *** s values is an essential leadership component of the
Program Managers role in working with cross-functional, diverse teams.
Program Manager assignments can vary in terms of program scope, size and complexity and
may also include project management of specific deliverables within the program. Program
Managers act as champions for PM Management techniques and processes, educating
colleagues in these areas and sharing best practices across the organization.
The above description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed
as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Management has the right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities to this job at any time.
3. MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
Framing program goals and objectives
Drive the accomplishment of projects by using project and program management standards and
processes where applicable.
Determine the program requirements (goals, objectives, ..) based on the project charter or
Target Patient Value Profile (TPVP) and on the guidelines from the project sponsor. These
program requirements should be in line with *** s long term strategy and vision.
Setting program planning baseline
Ensure appropriate program strategies are in place to meet the overall goals including a baseline
plan (such as resources, work breakdown structure, scope and scheduling) in a SMART business
case (when applicable).
Program budgeting and resourcing
Partner with Finance to set, oversee and monitor the program budget, with appropriate change
controls for key program and project milestones. This includes negotiating and driving the
partnership agreement and financial cycle process.
Design a clear resource management plan regarding future resourcing needs and monitor the
budget.
Apply project management processes throughout the project/program duration (e.g. planning
update, roadmap, governance, data repository, ...)
Executing programs and projects
Responsible for project and program execution through the team and overseeing sub-projects.
This includes managing program performance against *** s end to end lifecycle process, stage
gates and interacting with governance bodies.
Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and escalate risks and issues as well as realize the benefits of
project-related opportunities.
Use *** s project processes, reporting and technology such as INTEGRATE, SharePoint, Launch
Tracker and SAP.
Measuring program performance
Define and monitor program and project quality and performance including KPIs, feedback-based
project reviews and transition management in line with *** processes and standards.
Identify opportunities for improvement through project reviews, ultimately managing the
transition to steady state or next stage gate.
Communicating program information
Partner with sponsors, stakeholders, and teams to establish a safe, collaborative environment.
Manage the program communication plan to identify the key messages, audiences, interfaces,
timings, and mechanisms for effective communication at all levels including externally to the
organization.
Act as delegate (e.g. for the Development Lead or Program Sponsor) when needed.
Project learning
Designs optimal program strategies and scenarios through identifying, developing, and employing
the right methods and frameworks based on clear goals, benefits and business cases to inform
timely, quality decision-making, avoiding confirmation bias.
The above description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed
as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Management has the right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities to this job at any time.
Apply relevant knowledge
Build, apply and share knowledge and skills across the organization. The knowledge and skills can
include biopharma and healthcare industry-knowledge, or rather function-specific skills (e.g.
commercial, engineering, research, quality, ...).
Best practices
Drive industry best practices (initiate, plan, execute, monitor/control, close) by contributing
lessons learned, challenges, solutions and involvement in process improvement projects.
Train colleagues on project and program management best practices and processes as needed.
Participate in *** s Project Management Community.
Minimum level: Bachelor s degree
Preferred: Post graduate qualification in relevant discipline
Project management certification required (e.g. PMP, APM, Prince 2, Agile)
Examples of preferred hard skills
Budget and resource allocation procedures
Project and program methodologies
Prioritization and goals setting
Project planning
Examples of preferred soft skills
Leadership and managerial skills
Troubleshooting
Solution-driven mindset
Being able to work with a wide range of individuals
EEO:
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.