Project Manager

Profile

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

Join us and make a difference. We hire the best people and provide them with a work environment that places a premium on diversity, integrity, collaboration and personal development. Through a culture of inclusion, we create a better, more productive work environment. We believe that the diverse experiences and perspectives of all our employees help to drive innovation and transformative business results.

Summary

As a member of the Manufacturing Sciences and Technology team supporting cross-functional project goals and objectives for commercial products, the Project Manager will lead various teams to translate program requirements into effective and detailed project plans to meet business needs, assisting in the planning and execution of projects while interfacing with manufacturing sciences & technology, process development, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, quality control, supply chain, and analytical staff. The successful candidate will support the Technical Product Team Leads (TPTL) in the development of a detailed project plan including resource planning, tracking project plan execution against established targets, identifying and facilitating resolution of issues, and communication of the project status. The Project Manager is a leader, coordinator, and facilitator for the Program Management office, capable of assigning and leading projects, providing direction, managing a team, and helping to drive overall direction and strategy for the department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Program Management Duties & Responsibilities


The Project Manager will support several Technical Product Teams (TPT), utilizing a variety of project management tools to build and sustain high-performing cross-functional teams. Organizes and facilitates project planning, team meetings, project reviews and action item follow-up by working closely with the team leaders. Maintains all program timelines, target dates in Microsoft Project or other applicable software and is responsible for communicating changes to the approved plan.

Ensures the Technical Product Teams are practicing the core agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility. Facilitates and ensures optimal execution against the plan.

Finds and works to remove project roadblocks; motivates the technical team and keeps them excited to move forward. Manages the team ensuring that commitments are being upheld.

Coordinates and facilitates delivery of project objectives. Tracks progress and reviews project tasks to make certain deadlines are met appropriately.

Proactively communicates project status, issues & risks to management.


Qualifications

Education


BA/BS in a life science, engineering or other technical discipline.


Experience


A minimum of 4 years of project management experience within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.

PMP certification is desirable.


Communication Skills


Verbal / Nonverbal – Convey easily and quickly any message; Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens attentively and seeks clarification; Responds well to questions.

Written - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret complex written information.

Presentation - Presents clearly and informatively, easily maintaining audience attention and responding to audience needs; Able to facilitate discussion, progress effectively, and manage audience as needed.


Computer Skills


Become and remain proficient in all programs necessary to perform the everyday duties of this position.

Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project is required.


Bristol-Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Bristol-Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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