Senior Manager, Program Management

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The **Senior Manager, Program Management** position is responsible for leading the planning and execution of multiple cross-functional projects under a single program at a Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR-T) cell therapy manufacturing facility. This role collaborates with site and global stakeholders across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, IT, facilities, manufacturing science & technology, and other functional areas on projects to expand and improve clinical and commercial operations at the facility. Typical programs supported by this role include site readiness for new trials or launches, implementation of new technologies and materials, IT system updates and migrations, changes to the physical plant layout, and technical and business process changes. The Program manager contributes to the success of the site by applying a structured project management approach and best practices to project planning and execution that promotes successful delivery of complex projects and their interconnections at a program. Given the dynamic nature of cell therapy capabilities, these programs require an individual who can provide structure while quickly adapting to change and moving program teams forward. This role will also contribute to the maturation of project management processes, tools, and methodologies as a member of the sites PMO team.

**Shifts Available:**

M-F, standard working hours

**Responsibilities:**

+ Identify stakeholders and drive conversations to align on clear project requirements, scope, and deliverables.

+ Leverage SOPs, team members, subject matter experts and historical project information to identify activities and resource areas required to produce the project deliverables.

+ Work with the program and project sponsor and stakeholders to secure resources needed to execute work.

+ Support the capital asset request and budget management process where applicable.

+ Schedule, plan and manage project team workshops and meetings. Communicate outcomes via meeting notes, RAID logs, and action items logs in alignment with site practices.

+ Develop and manage project planning and execution schedules. Understand how the individual projects in a program interconnect with each together

+ Coordinate and track team member execution of project plan activities and action items to ensure that deliverables are completed on time and in alignment with Quality standards.

+ Identify, document, and manage project risks and issues. Lead mitigation planning or escalation as needed.

+ Control changes to scope and timeline in conjunction with project sponsors and governing bodies.

+ Prepare and deliver presentations and project status updates to project team members, leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure ongoing visibility to project plans, status, decisions, risks, and issues.

+ Electronically capture, maintain, and share project information using online knowledge management tools for project team transparency and future project reference.

+ Tightly manage planning and communication around cutovers to ensure regulatory and cGMP compliance.

+ Promote excellence in project management capabilities through use of PMO best practices, knowledge sharing, innovation, and process improvement.

**Knowledge & Skills:**

+ Basic knowledge of financial, operational, and business management principles

+ Experience working in biopharma, cell therapy, cGMP, FDA regulated, or other regulated industry is a plus

+ Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Project, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint. Smartsheet is beneficial.

+ Experience with predictive project management processes and methodologies. PMP/CAPM a plus.

+ Able to take initiative and work independently to meet objectives with a high level of accountability.

+ Excellent organizational and time management skills. Able to efficiently manage a high volume of information.

+ Strong verbal, written and presentation skills. Able to navigate across a global matrix organization, communicate at multiple levels and influence others to achieve results.

+ Strong analytical problem solving and critical thinking skills. Understands detailed relationships and can quickly assess the impact of new information.

+ Comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment. Able prioritize across competing demands.

+ A passion for learning and improvement including a desire to advance project management proficiency.

+ An enthusiastic team player with a desire to build positive relationships and contribute a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

**Basic Requirements:**

+ B.S. or B.A. in engineering, science, IT, business, or related field

+ 8+ years of relevant work experience experience, preferably in life sciences

**Working Conditions:**

+ Intermittent walking and sitting to perform job functions; however, ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time may be necessary.

+ Physical dexterity sufficient to use computers and documentation.

+ Sufficient vision and hearing capability to work in job environment.

Designated areas may prohibit food, any outside materials such as cell phones, tablets, at a minimum. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

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**Company:** Bristol-Myers Squibb

**Req Number:** R

**Updated:** :54:08.657 UTC

**Location:** Summit-NJ

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