Program Manager

Job Title: Program Manager Location: 12 Months Duration: Lawrenceville, NJ/New Brunswick, NJ Client: Client Job Id: 65181-1 Top Skills: " Proven experience leading large-scale, complex programs and cross-functional teams in a digital or IT environment with external vendor and enterprise wide Stakeholder for 7-10 years " Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and governance practices. " Has worked in pharmaceutical environment, Biopharma environment (strong knowledge of GXP regulations) " Experience with Veeva is a significant advantage. This role is supporting an important enterprise project. Position Overview: The Program Manager Business Capability Lead is responsible for driving the successful execution of complex, high-impact programs and associated projects that advance the digital capability (DC) objectives for a Risk Management Digital Capability. This leadership role ensures the delivery of incremental value, fosters innovation, and maximizes return on investment through strategic oversight for key deliverable, project management, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: " Leadership & Team Management: o Lead and mentor a team of project managers, guiding them in the execution of assigned programs and child projects to achieve business objectives and deliver value efficiently. o Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance within the program and project teams. " Program Oversight & Execution: o Oversee, drive and follow up on the planning, execution, and delivery of large, complex programs and their associated projects for Enterprise wide Risk Management Digital Capability. o Collaborate with stakeholders to evolve program strategies, Client new requirements, and ensure alignment with business goals. o Identify interdependencies, assess risks, and communicate program status to management and stakeholders at all levels. " Performance & Financial Management: o Accountable to ensure program and project deliverables, schedules, and financials adhere to established standards and departmental best practices. o Monitor and control program schedules and budgets, providing actionable insights and recommendations to key stakeholders. o Periodically evaluate program performance, developing and implementing action plans to achieve or exceed performance targets. " Issue Resolution & Stakeholder Engagement: o Proactively identify and remove obstacles to maintain program momentum and progress. o Escalate any deviations from project plan to Management and Leadership. o Engage and energize teams, ensuring resources are effectively allocated across the enterprise for successful program completion. o Manage relationships with the vendors, ensuring timely delivery of services and adherence to budgetary constraints. o Prepare comprehensive program status reports and documentation to keep sponsors and steering committees informed of progress, risks, and potential roadblocks. o Actively support project managers in resolving issues on problem projects, facilitating the identification and implementation of corrective actions. " Governance & Best Practices: o Co-lead the establishment of program management and governance structures in partnership with IT Business Partners (IT BPs) and Digital Capability Managers (DCMs), Quality and Validation partners. o Advise on and consistently apply project management best practices, including Agile, SDLC, and PMF methodologies, driving continuous improvement and maturity across IT. " Financial & Vendor Support: o Support IT BPs and DCMs in managing program/project financials, vendor relationships, and procurement processes. o Collaborate on business case development for DC investments, leveraging project management expertise to enhance estimates and outcomes. Qualifications: " Proven experience leading large-scale, complex programs and cross-functional teams in a digital or IT environment with external vendor and enterprise wide Stakeholder for 7-10 years " Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, SDLC, PMF) and governance practices. " Has worked in pharmaceutical environment, Biopharma environment " Has proven Digital Capabilities for 1-3 years " Experience with off shelf software products implementation " Demonstrated ability to manage multiple vendors and large budgets. " Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. " Experience in financial management, business case development, and continuous process improvement. " Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience. " Risk Management digital capability is a plus " Has proven experience with large user communities " Experience with Veeva platform highly preferred " Strong knowledge of GXP Regulations needed