Sr. Manager, Projects

Job Description

Job Description SummaryThe position provides Project Management support for implementation of GA Recode Program objectives within the assigned country. The scope of the project covers all project activities involved in achieving the Recode objectives, including (but not limited to) Medication Delivery Solutions; Integrated Diagnostic Solutions and Urology and Critical Care products identified. The position leads the project through building effective relationships with the Commercial & Functional teams (e.g., Supply Chain, Regulatory, QA etc.) responsible to implementing the project activities. To drive the delivery of the project objectives through the use of appropriate project management techniques and methodologies. Job DescriptionI. Key Responsibilities

• Successfully planning, executing, and delivering Recode roadmap for the country
• Serve as a central point of contact for cross-functional & cross-BU teams in implementation of the Recode activities & tasks
• Establish Team Structure with the support of the Project Sponsor
• Organize country governance meetings & report any roadblocks/changes in scope/schedule/cost to local & regional governance structures, using appropriate mechanisms.
• Establish and drive different country forums for coordination between key stakeholders in functions, BUs & Regional Program Manager
• Track country BU progress against roadmap, portfolio health and financial benefits
• Outline the metrics and tracking systems that will drive accountability and define how they will be used
• Identify potential risks and outline mitigation strategies (and embed in operating model where relevant)
• Co-ordinate with other major global initiatives

II. Capability Project Management

• Capable of facilitating Recode planning workshops with cross-functional & cross-BU teams to accurately identify risks, issues, resulting impact and resolution plans
• Skilled in driving the Recode Project Core Team to produce Country Specific scope, schedule, and budget
• Provides principal drive towards action for Country Project Core Team & Extended Team
• Able to establish a governance structure with operating mechanisms and cadence appropriate at a country level
• Must be knowledgeable in project management industry best practices and have in-depth understanding of the project management planning process

Communication

• Delivers country specific communications in co-ordination with the Regional Program Manager
• Able to maintain regular, effective communications with Recode Country Project Core Team, CGM & Regional Program Manager
• Leads the development of a comprehensive communication plan with Country Cross-functional & Country BU Leads
• Proven ability to apply appropriate communication, facilitation & escalation skills to ensure effective information exchange between Country & the Regional stakeholders

Risk and Issue Management

• Capable of demonstrating an understanding of the value of continuous risk management to identify risks and brainstorm mitigation plans.
• Able to distinguish between risk mitigation and issue resolution; demonstrating an understanding of how one may evolve into the other.

Business Acumen

• Knowledge of BD policies, practices, trends, and technology developments to help drive decision making to reduce project risk and achieve project results.
• Capable of using applicable BD and EPPM processes and procedures required to accomplish assigned work (i.e.: procurement process, contracting, legal, etc.).
• Able to clearly articulate how a project strategically aligns with KDGs.

Organizational Savvy

• Required to understand BDs core businesses and the functions that support them.
• Can identify key project stakeholders and understand their goals and motivations for the project.
• Ability to utilize the resources, tools and processes available to direct how to get things done at BD; strong knowledge of who to turn to for guidance, direction and assistance.
• Able to promote cross functional collaboration within assigned project teams.

III. Education / CertificationsRequired Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor s degree in related field of study with a minimum of 8 years working for a large global manufacturing company.
• OR:

• Formal project management training plus minimum of 12 years work experience in a large multi-national company, managing medium sized global projects.

Preferred Education:

• MBA in business administration or project management
• PMP, PgMP, Prince II Certification or equivalent

Primary Work LocationIND Gurgaon - Signature Towers B Additional LocationsWork Shift,

Keyskills :
project management trainingbuilding effective relationshipssupply chainproject riskcritical carerisk managementrisk mitigationissue managementtracking systemsproject managementmitigation strategiesbusiness administration