Senior Manager, Strategic Programs Lead

Senior Manager, Strategic Programs Lead

Cell Therapy – Strategy & Business Excellence team at Bristol Myers Squibb.

• Lead and drive strategic program initiatives to support the growth and operational excellence of functional teams within cell therapy.
• Project manage multiple cross‑functional projects, ensuring timely delivery, effective stakeholder engagement, and achievement of project objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement improvements in business processes at each cell therapy site and track execution.
• Collaborate with site leadership and functional teams to develop and optimize Cap Ex planning and forecasting processes.
• Aggregate, analyze, and visualize operational and financial data using advanced Excel and Power BI skills to provide actionable insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Create and drive timelines to keep program(s) on schedule. Prepare program timelines, identifying all significant activities, dependencies, resources, and milestones. Conduct continual review and analysis of critical path activities and communicate any perceived risks for budget or timeline in a timely manner.
• Support the development and execution of long‑term business strategies for Cell Therapy.
• Facilitate change management and adoption of new processes and systems across sites.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations in all business processes and financial activities.
• Challenge assumptions, timelines and expenses at the program level; pressure test plans; and create alternative scenarios, highlighting interdependencies and downstream impacts of strategic decisions.
• Manage team meetings including developing agendas and documenting decisions and action items.
• Proactively identify risks and ensure mitigation plans are implemented.
• Maintain effective communication across the program team through oral and written correspondence.

• Leadership:
  Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders at all levels, including executives with differing priorities. High degree of customer focus and collaboration in a team environment.
• Enterprise Mindset:
  Capable of building and maintaining networks within and outside of the organization to both strengthen the understanding of the big picture and leverage diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise to maximize performance.
• Change Agility:
  Capable of constantly thinking ahead and scanning the environment for opportunities. The ability to navigate ambiguity for yourself by demonstrating smart risk taking and personal resilience. Lead others through change by continuously creating the context and engaging individuals.
• Organization and Problem Solving:
  Delivery – gets the job done. Exhibits a sense of urgency on critical time‑dependent issues. Demonstrated planning and organizational skills and ability to manage various priorities and timelines. Problem‑solving skill set with the ability to lead strong personalities and drive open items to effective resolution. The ability to work through ambiguity and independently. Capable of creating structure & process where required.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA, MS) preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in strategy, business excellence, project management, or related roles, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Proven track record of leading program initiatives and managing complex projects.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial accounting, Cap Ex planning, and forecasting.
• Advanced data literacy, including expertise in Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, data modeling) and Power BI (dashboard creation, data visualization, reporting).
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and manage change in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in cell therapy or advanced therapies is a plus.
• PMP or similar project management certification is desirable.
• Six Sigma / Lean certification preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with ability to…