Lead project team(s) to execute on assigned project(s) supporting the digital capability (DC) objectives of their Business Unit group/function, delivering value faster, in an incremental fashion.
Oversee planning and execution of small to medium-sized project(s) in their Business Unit's DC group/functional portfolio to deliver on intended outcomes while collaborating on evolving ideas and discovery of new requirements to maximize return on investments.
Identify dependencies, evaluate risks, and communicate status to appropriate levels of management and stakeholders across assigned project(s).
Ensure project deliverables, schedules, and financials adhere to established norms and are managed in alignment with departmental best practices across their assigned project(s).
Periodically evaluate performance and develop action plans to ensure achievement of performance goals.
Monitor and control schedule and financial health of their assigned project(s) and provide actionable insights to key stakeholders.
Proactively remove obstacles to drive assigned projects' momentum and progress. Engage and energize the project team(s).
Plan and engage necessary resources across the enterprise to ensure successful completion of assigned project(s).
Manage one to two vendors providing services to the project(s), ensuring they meet their execution milestones and remain within their funding estimates.
Prepare all project status reports and documentation to keep project sponsors informed of project progress and potential risks/roadblocks so they can take appropriate action.
Actively engage stakeholders of problem project(s) to assist with identifying corrective actions.
Co-lead setup of project management and governance structures in collaboration with IT Business Partner(s) and Digital Capability Managers (DCMs).
Advise and consistently apply Project Management best practices (including Agile, SDLC, and PMF) and tools. Continuously improve our adoption and maturity of best practices across IT.
Provide support to IT BPs and DCMs in the management of project financials, vendor management, and procurement.
Collaborate with ITBPs, DCMs, & Portfolio Managers on business case development for DC investments, translating PM experience & insights into improved estimates and outcomes.
Outline of Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:
Build Microsoft project plan with clear WBS, task details, duration estimates, resource plans, and dependencies.
Track and manage project schedule.
Support Overall PM in workstream level status tracking and reporting.
Able to manage project plan, Micro PM, or Smartsheet.
Track and manage RAID Log.
BRD collaboration with business owners, SMEs from various functions such as Global Quality, Quality Compliance, Supply Chain, etc.
Collaborate with IT vendor lead in translating BRD into URS, FRS, and Technical specs, Obtain design.
Support functional leads in validation testing documentation, system validation plan, UAT plan, etc.
Experience and Skills:
Knowledge of SAP Supply Chain and Quality Processes.
SAP Experience is a Must (3 years minimum).
Must have IT SDLC Project management experience (especially with exposure to SAP project management).
Self-Starter.
Data management support knowledge a must.
Business Analyst Background a plus.
Knowledge of Life Sciences a plus.
Expert in Microsoft Project.
Expert in PowerPoint presentations.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Use of MS Teams, SharePoint sites.
GxP validation.
Application interface (especially with SAP, Quality Management System).