IT Program Manager - MES

Job Description:

• The Sr. IT Program Manager, Pharma 4.0 position has responsibility for strategic technical leadership within the IT manufacturing department and supports the continued development / execution of (Client’s) Pharma 4.0 initiatives which drives the company’s overall digital transformation.
• As a member of the Pharma Services Group, you will collaborate with internal and external partners to identify and implement site-specific digital Pharma 4.0 IT initiatives that provide key system functionality that will be used to optimize operational efficiency.
• This IT position will work closely with other IT functions such as PMO, applications, CIS infrastructure and cybersecurity teams.
• In addition to driving efficiency and effectiveness of PSG projects it will support strategic business goals and objectives, as well as leverage continuous improvement tools to improve the system integration processes.
• This position will oversee medium to large projects, or in some cases multiple small to medium projects, typically at the divisional unit level.
• Program Management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time, within budget, and within scope. It will oversee all aspects of the program, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor / summarize progress, prepare and present reports for senior management and steering committees regarding the status and health of the program.
• The successful candidate will work directly with Business and Division-level executives, and in some cases Group level management to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. He or she will coordinate with other departments (e.g. Shared Services functions) to ensure all aspects of each project are aligned to the appropriate technical strategy.
• A bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience in Information Technology in the healthcare industry, or in a related area.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures such as GxP and Systems Validation.
• Rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Perform a variety of tasks. Lead and direct the work of others.
• A wide degree of creativity and self-starting mindset is expected. Reports directly to IT Pharma 4.0 Director.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Manage strategic and technical leadership Pharma 4.0 IT activities in the areas of digital transformation within pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, coordinate digital solutions, and creation of methodologies and use case strategies including operational readiness processes/tools, user training and capability reference architectures to further develop our global Pharma 4.0 strategy.
• Develop and implement digital technology Pharma 4.0 IT systems across the global (Client’s) technical infrastructure in partnership with Corporate, Division and site teams to meet Pharma 4.0 IT goals and targets with identified timelines.
• Conduct PSG IT Program Management, and successfully lead, large and complex infrastructure architectures that support Pharma 4.0 IT initiatives
•  Ensure program milestones and targets are met by actively managing projects on a day-to-day basis through appropriate resource, issue, and risk management
• Assist and lead engagement processes with the manufacturing sites for the development of business requirements, solution designs & delivery, testing and training development programs
• Follow defined program management framework and corporate processes to execute programs ensuring compliance with all deliverables and stage gate reviews  
• Maintain the appropriate metrics related to Pharma 4.0 Program activities and submit updates in accordance with required procedures and present status updated to the respective Steering Committees
• Secure business justification, gain executive alignment, plan, and implement transformational PSG Pharma 4.0 IT programs/projects, as a technical leader
• Proactively seek, develop, and own strong functional relationships with partner teams
• Stay abreast of innovations within Pharma 4.0 / digital technologies transformation industry by actively participating in industry forums such as BioPhorum, ISPE Pharma 4.0, MESA, etc.
• Advise, mentor, and support internal collaborators to keep them advised of key technological and regulatory developments
• Execute financial budgets in alignment with Annual Operating plan targets
• Present regularly to leadership on key program performance indicators (KPI)
• Identify and implement projects to drive practical process improvement (PPI/Lean) to show return on investment and value of PSG program(s)
• Ensure identification, management, automation, and regular tracking of program metrics
• Create processes to show return on investment PSG programs Tactical Responsibilities:
• Assist in PMO Management activities and tasks related to strategic roadmap projects and programs
• Conduct PMD (Performance Management)