Associate Director, DTA PMO

Role Summary

The Enterprise Services team seeks a highly talented and motivated Associate Director, DTA PMO to report into the Digital Technology AI (DTA) department and manage the DTA Project Management Office (PMO). This role will help to gather and prioritize demand from all functions within IT, identify cross‑portfolio dependencies, ensure alignment at a portfolio level across all IT departments, identify synergies, and drive standards.

The role has overall accountability for the Project Management services function within the DTA department and reports directly to the Head of Enterprise Services.

• Develop Project/Program/Product Management Methodology, Policies, and standards.
• Operate a Project Management as a Service (PMaaS) model through a strategic partner/vendor and be accountable for the service delivery aspects of the project.
• Develop agile ways of working in the PMO.
• Ensure consistency of approach and quality of deliverables.
• Establish, measure and track project/portfolio metrics.
• Identify, manage, and communicate portfolio dependencies and operational risks for IT across all relevant DTA portfolios:
• Resourcing
• Budget
• Operational Impacts
• Escalations – at a Portfolio / Operational Level
• Serve as a SPOC for Head of IT Performance Management, to manage Cross‑Functional Resource Allocations and Prioritization of Projects.
• Work with resource managers in IT to maximize resource allocation based on resource availability and prioritized demand.
• Prioritize and manage portfolio of IT initiatives in support of business goals.
• Work closely with the project sponsors, project managers, and other critical partners to stay synchronized on planned scope, deliverables, required resources, budget, and timing of initiatives.
• Maintain a firm understanding of all projects at a high level – working with PM teams to identify, triage, and mitigate risks including scope creep, budget variance, time, quality, and resources.
• Support the execution team with the resolution of roadblocks and interdependencies.
• Coordinate the project portion of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process for IT.
• Identify risks and opportunities as it relates to the IT Budget, Operations, and Projects.
• Responsible for the SDLC and Project Lifecycle.
• Technical and Business owner for Planview.

• Minimum of a Computer Science or Engineering/Science Degree in a Bio‑Pharmaceutical or equivalent industry.
• 12+ years of experience in Project/Program Management.
• Project Management Qualification.
• Proficiency with standard office software applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, and MS Access.
• Proficiency with Portfolio Management Tools, such as Planview PPM, Oracle OPPM, Oracle Primavera P6, etc.

• Ability to collaborate with a team that has a fast‑moving and diverse portfolio.
• Experience in IT within the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions in business terms, establish rapport, and persuade others.
• Able to lead IT projects of considerable size and complexity that typically enable larger functions or multiple functions to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Good organizational skills.
• Experience in coordinating teams, and/or experience in project management.
• Must have good interpersonal skills. Position will involve a considerable level of interdepartmental interaction and coordination.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of GxP, in addition to FDA and International requirements for computer validation and Part 11 / Annex 11 requirements.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of current industry guidance, including GAMP 5, PMI, and SDLC.

• Strategic Contribution & Impact
  • Establishes operational objectives and work plans.
  • Delegates assignments to subordinates.
  • Reviews objectives to determine success of operation.
• Financial Impact & Value Creation
  • Impact on department.
• Scope and Complexity
  • Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of industry trends.
  • Follows processes and operational policies.
  • Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups.
  • Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors and functional peer groups.
  • Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation from others.

Note:

This description is not intended to be all‑inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.