Program Manager

Position: Program Manager Location: New Brunswick, NJ Duration: 6 Months with possible extension Pay Rate: $104.79 Top Skills & Experience:" Must have experience working with GMP-regulated environments / projects." MUST have 8-10+ years of STRONG Program / Project management experience in the Pharma industry and its associated regulatory processes and requirements leading large & complex projects & programs" Must have 8-10+ years managing Enterprise Applications, Network & Infrastructure, Active Directory & SSO implementations" MUST have 8-10+ years MS Project, SharePoint, Excel" Experience working with external Service Providers providing hosting and network services and managing off-shore resources" Prior experiences implementing enterprise applications such as ERP, MES, Quality Management systems" Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to a diverse audience at multiple levels within the company through various formats, such as presentations, written proposals, reports, correspondence, leading meetings, face-to-face dialogue, etc" Experience with managing project cost, schedule, and quality management" Excellent program / project management track record/skills Experience in project planning tools like MS Project Ability to work in challenging situations." Excellent communication & team management skills." Good written and verbal skills & team skills Strong problem solving skills & proactive attitudeDealbreakers:" Candidates must have demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale data programs with budgets of $10M or greater, deployed across multiple business units in a highly regulated (GMP/GxP) environment within the biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry." Candidates without direct ownership of large-scale, cross-enterprise data initiatives in regulated environments or without experience in organizations of comparable complexity to Client (Client) will not be considered for this role. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale enterprise data initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep experience managing $10M+ data solution deployments across multiple business units, preferably within GMP-regulated environments, and has prior experience working with the Company or similarly complex biopharmaceutical organizations." This role requires strong program leadership, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to drive outcomes in highly regulated, matrixed environments.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 the planning, execution, and delivery of large, complex programs and their associated projects within the Business Unit s DC portfolio. 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 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 Engage and energize teams, ensuring resources are effectively allocated across the enterprise for successful program completion. o Manage relationships with five or more 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). 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." Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, SDLC, PMF) and governance practices." 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." MUST have 8-10+ years of STRONG Program / Project management experience in the Pharma industry and its associated regulatory processes and requirements leading large & complex projects & programs." Must have experience working with GMP-regulated environments / projects" MUST have 8-10+ years MS Project, SharePoint, Excel" Experience working with external Service Providers providing hosting and network services and managing offshore resources" Prior experiences implementing Quality Management systems" Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to a diverse audience at multiple levels within the company through various formats, such as presentations, written proposals, reports, correspondence, leading meetings, face-to-face dialogue, etc" Experience with managing project cost (>= 10M), schedule, and quality management" Excellent program / project management track record/skills Experience in project planning tools like MS Project Ability to work in challenging situations." Excellent communication & team management skills." Good written and verbal skills & team skills Strong problem-solving skills & proactive attitude