Senior Manager, Project Management in Devens, MA

Senior Manager, Project Management at Bristol Myers Squibb is responsible for leading cross‑functional projects and programs at the manufacturing site. Projects include site readiness for new launches, implementation of new technologies and materials, information system updates and migrations, plant capability changes, and technical and business process changes. The role collaborates with site and global stakeholders across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, information technology, facilities, manufacturing science & technology, and other functional areas, applying a structured approach to planning and executing complex changes.

• Manage multiple, high‑complexity, cross‑functional process improvement and/or technical commercialization projects and/or programs.
• Lead project planning, developing approaches, planning activities, and schedules.
• Identify stakeholders and drive alignment on requirements, scope, and deliverables.
• Define project goals and KPIs, ensuring alignment with site strategic objectives and measuring value delivered.
• Leverage site and global resources to plan activities and secure necessary resources.
• Maintain accurate project resource allocations and advise on organizational constraints.
• Develop and maintain project budgets with finance and engineering, providing regular reporting.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, tracking execution to meet quality standards.
• Synchronize integrated timelines with global project plans, developing critical‑path analyses to identify risks and opportunities.
• Plan and manage project team workshops and meetings; communicate outcomes via notes, risk and issue logs.
• Identify and address project and program risks, developing contingency plans.
• Control scope and timeline changes with sponsors and governing bodies.
• Prepare and deliver status presentations to portfolio management system, project team members, leaders, and stakeholders.
• Document and share project information electronically using knowledge‑management tools.
• Plan and communicate regulatory and cGMP‑compliant cutovers.
• Conduct lessons learned sessions and share continuous‑improvement insights.
• Coach organization and junior team members on project and portfolio management processes.
• Ensure project recommendations for direction, timelines, and budgets are scheduled for governance review.
• Use lean tools such as process mapping, visual management, and value‑stream mapping.
• Maintain alignment, standardization, and governance of PMO methodology and procedures.
• Promote excellence in project management through best practices, knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaboration.

• Cell therapy experience is a plus.
• Experience managing small and large projects and project teams.
• Strong skills across all phases of project management: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closure.
• Experience with predictive/waterfall project management processes and methodologies.
• Sound knowledge of financial, operational, and business‑management principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, MS Project, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Experience with One Plan Portfolio Management is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet objectives with high accountability.
• Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; ability to influence across a global matrix organization.
• Strong facilitation, change‑management, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills; ability to quickly assess impact of new information.
• Comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment; prioritizing competing demands.
• Passion for learning and continuous improvement; desire to advance project management skills and PMO effectiveness.
• Experience coaching others on best practices and project & portfolio management process.
• Team player with positive relationship building.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement, Agile, and/or SCRUM are a plus.
• Ability to enter laboratory or manufacturing spaces requiring appropriate PPE.
• Ability to work…