Senior Manager, Strategic Programs Lead

Senior Manager, Strategic Programs Lead

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager, Strategic Programs Lead to join the Strategy and Business Excellence team within Cell Therapy. This role will be responsible for leading key program initiatives and managing select projects to drive operational excellence across our cell therapy sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program management & leadership, business process improvements, financial accounting, capital expenditure (Cap Ex) planning and forecasting, and advanced data literacy.

Monday - Friday, Standard Working Hours

• Lead and drive strategic program initiatives to support 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 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 and communicate risks.
• 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 and pressure test plans.
• Manage team meetings, develop agendas, and document decisions and action items.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Maintain effective communication across the program team through oral and written correspondence.

• Leadership:
  Effective communication with stakeholders at all levels, customer focus, and collaboration.
• Enterprise Mindset:
  Build and maintain networks within and outside the organization.
• Change Agility:
  Navigate ambiguity, demonstrate smart risk taking, and lead others through change.
• Organization and Problem Solving:
  Sense of urgency, planning and organizational skills, and problem‑solving ability.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in strategy, business excellence, project management, or related roles; preferably in pharma or biotech.
• 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 and Power BI.
• 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 desirable.
• Six Sigma / Lean certification preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi‑task.
• Customer/patient‑focused mindset with excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate within a matrixed organization.

• Bothell - WA - US: $141,660 - $171,660
• Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $128,780 - $156,055

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