Associate Director - Business Solutions IT Project Lead

Role Summary

Associate Director, Business Solutions IT Project Lead responsible for deploying the full systems architecture to prepare the site operational readiness roadmap at Lilly’s Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin manufacturing site. You will coordinate finalization and deployment of Tech at Lilly projects for the site and ensure local and global Tech at Lilly resources and other functions are available, in collaboration with the Kenosha Tech at Lilly team and local MQ leadership. You will project manage major initiatives and multi-year programs impacting Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Finance processes, and report to the Kenosha Tech at Lilly Senior Director.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the execution of the assigned portfolio of programs and/or projects
• Provide significant insights into project progression, flexible and repeatable processes, standards and tools; critical chain and agile services to our business partners that are fit for purpose.
• Clearly define effective and efficient large, multi-year program management practices to be utilized by the teams, and the processes that focus on integrating and managing program activity to achieve program goals.
• Optimize processes for scope, time, cost, and quality, and work with the local and global functions leaders to develop action plans to achieve objectives.
• Ensure alignment between business partners, the implementation teams, and vendors to ensure program strategy is understood by key stakeholders
• Participate in the continuous development, improvement, verification, and enforcement of policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines to ensure efficient and effective operational practices.
• Execute the program plan and workstream portfolio to meet business and IT commitments under significant constraints (resource, organizational, financial, etc.)
• Manage program to help tell “the story” through value articulation and metrics reporting
• Ensure alignment with connected workstreams to understand, communicate, and act on dependencies. Act as an escalation point for assigned workstream and manage multiple, conflicting priorities
• Facilitate and/or participate in team meetings by working with the teams to develop, update, and communicate value and status information to teams and management

Qualifications

• Required: 7+ years experience leading IT global programs and projects as a Project Manager/Technical SME
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Skills

• Manufacturing IT systems knowledge
• Experience with IT audits, compliance assessments, and remediation activities, including addressing findings and implementing corrective actions
• Proficient in project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall, to effectively plan, execute, and deliver implementation projects
• Knowledge of data management principles, including data validation, transformation, migration, and reporting
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes in the pharmaceutical industry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management, department heads, and end-users
• Understanding of regulatory requirements in GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), such as FDA regulations for pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical issues related to MES systems, configurations, or integrations
• Proven leadership abilities to lead cross-functional teams, assign tasks, manage priorities, and foster a collaborative and productive work environment
• Experience mentoring and developing team members, promoting their growth and ensuring high-quality deliverables
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts and best practices related to MES technologies
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Additional Requirements

• On-site presence required