Program and project management associate director
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* the program and project management associate director plays a pivotal role in overseeing strategic initiatives, programs, and projects within the marketing operations domain.
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this individual is responsible for managing high-priority initiatives, collaborating across functions and teams to ensure successful project delivery.
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key responsibilities:
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* e2e project management of complex marketing operation's programs, utilizing strong collaboration skills to drive results across multiple stakeholders.
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* create and manage timelines and roadmaps, track program budget and resources, identify risks, provide problem-solving solutions, and monitor progress towards set goals.
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* effectively communicate with various levels of stakeholders, including the steering committee, working team, and extended team members.
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* ensure timely delivery of commitments, foster open communication within and outside the program team, and develop/implement a comprehensive communications plan to support program implementation and change management.
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* identify inter-dependencies between programs and relationships to other marketing operations initiatives through the pmo team.
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* leverage and disseminate aligned pmo methodologies, tools, and best practices.
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* lead, support, and manage the implementation and evolution of the marketing operations pmo across mo stakeholders, educating teams on successful project goal achievement through disciplined project management.
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* thrive in an integrated organization, navigating complexity while serving as a voice of discipline and structure to facilitate marketing operations priority projects.
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* proactively address identified risks to timelines, budgets, stakeholders, and projects, providing solutions that drive positive outcomes.
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* foster connections between existing marketing operations programs and the organization's overall strategic objectives.
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* provide insights to the pmo head on how to enhance the project manager role in the organization, supporting constant change and evolution.
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* empower and guide program managers to achieve their objectives, adhering to the marketing operations pmo methodology, and serve as backup for the pmo lead when needed.
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essential requirements:
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* minimum 10+ years of experience in portfolio, program, and project management, preferably within pharmaceutical or biotech industries.
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* strong verbal and written communication skills, with leadership abilities to motivate and manage a team effectively.
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* leadership presence, enabling influence over stakeholders and decision-making processes.
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* agile mindset, allowing adaptation to new ways-of-working in a constantly changing environment.
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* proven stakeholder management, effective coordination across multiple teams and functions, and ability to present to senior management.
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* capacity to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines, with well-developed time management and organizational skills.
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* strong analytical and problem-solving skills, synthesizing data into actionable insights for business partners and developing effective strategies grounded in analysis.
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* ability to think strategically and communicate complex information in simple terms.
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* financial acumen and experience working with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams across multiple locations.
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* proven ability to build strong relationships with internal partners at all levels of the organization.
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* proactive solutioning, knowledge of pm methodologies, and tool utilization.
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commitment to inclusion:
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nurturing an inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of patients and communities served.
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accessibility and accommodation:
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dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
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