Senior Program Manager

Overview:

Senior Program Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic, resourceful, and entrepreneurial Program Manager to lead strategic initiatives and continuous improvement projects in a fast-paced, complex environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing portfolios, building cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable business outcomes while driving innovation and operational excellence.

As a key leader, you will leverage your expertise in program governance, risk management, and business process improvement to ensure successful delivery of projects that align with organizational goals. This role requires a forward-thinking, solutions-oriented approach, and the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Management:
  Lead end-to-end program execution for product development, from concept to delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and customer needs.
• Product Development Leadership:
  Collaborate with engineering, product management, and business teams to prioritize features, manage timelines, and optimize the product development lifecycle.
• SaaS Environment Expertise:
  Oversee the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and compliant SaaS solutions, ensuring adherence to industry best practices.
• Life Sciences Alignment:
  Leverage domain expertise to align product and program strategies with regulatory requirements, market needs, and customer expectations within the life sciences industry.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Work closely with senior leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams to drive alignment, manage expectations, and report on program progress.
• Risk Management:
  Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Change Management:
  Lead organizational change initiatives to facilitate smooth adoption of new processes, tools, and technologies across teams.
• Governance & Reporting:
  Establish governance frameworks and utilize metrics/KPIs to track progress, identify risks, and communicate program health effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years in program/project management, with significant experience in product development and SaaS environments.
• Demonstrated success managing programs in the life sciences industry is a strong plus.
• Proven track record of leading successful program / transformation implementation including program governance with 10+ mln USD budget
• Proven track record managing multiple vendors within a program
• Experience in modernizing legacy products to scalable digital solutions in pharmaceutical / healthcare industry
• Methodologies:
  • Proficiency with Agile/Scrum frameworks, SDLC, and modern software development practices.
  • Experience with tools like Jira, Azure Dev Ops, and project management software.
• Regulatory Expertise:
  Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance in life sciences, such as FDA, GxP, or GDPR.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of SaaS architectures, cloud services (e.g., Azure, AWS), and scalable product development.

Key Skills

• Strategic Planning and Portfolio Management
• Program Governance and Product Lifecycle Management
• Senior Stakeholder Communication
• Risk Management and Business Process Improvement
• Regulatory Compliance in Life Sciences
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

Skills:

CRO,Pharmaceutical Industry