Associate Director - IT Systems Program Manager
Eli Lilly and Company
4 hours ago
On-site
Huntsville, AL
IT
Associate Director – IT Systems Program Manager
What You’ll Be Doing
- Oversee and align multiple programs to meet objectives, timelines, budgets, and impacts for new API facilities.
- Identify program interdependencies and ensure seamless integration across initiatives.
- Proactively manage risks, cross-connections, and resource exchanges to drive cohesive execution.
- Ensure programs align with the overall Strategy for New API facilities and deliver desired outcomes within budget.
- Participate in business and strategic financial plan conversations related to programs/projects for new API facilities.
- Lead and manage large-scale programs aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
- Oversee the release train process and coordinate delivery of products/services.
- Determine when to use Agile and/or Waterfall to manage timelines, resources, and deliverables.
- Ensure projects adhere to GxP standards.
- Manage stakeholder communications and provide regular program status updates.
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Allocate resources across projects to optimize productivity and performance.
- Generate and present comprehensive program progress/performance/outcome reporting.
- Build knowledge of business processes at LP1 and support solutions with Process Engineers, Operations, Quality, and TS/MS.
- Drive site adoption of assigned IT solutions aligned to Site and IT strategy.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, project management, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in program/portfolio management overseeing multiple projects.
- Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional programs using Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, etc.
- Experience in Pharma and GMP Manufacturing.
Additional Preferences
- Experience managing programs/projects in pharmaceutical business; prior experience starting up a new facility or clinical development manufacturing site.
- Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams.
- Active participation in industry forums and standards organizations.
Role Skills/Qualifications (Required/Preferred)
- Strong business understanding and learning agility (manufacturing processes, lab processes, engineering standards).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to assess risks and manage trade-offs.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders; influence senior leadership.
- Ability to stay current with new technologies and evaluate fit.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Other Information
- Monday through Friday; based on-site in Texas. Flexible with support needs; occasional extended or off-hour work.
- 5–10% business travel.
Benefits
- Eligible for company bonus (based on company and individual performance).
- Comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave of absence benefits, and well-being benefits.
Application Instructions
- If you require accommodation to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation
What You’ll Be Doing
- Oversee and align multiple programs to meet objectives, timelines, budgets, and impacts for new API facilities.
- Identify program interdependencies and ensure seamless integration across initiatives.
- Proactively manage risks, cross-connections, and resource exchanges to drive cohesive execution.
- Ensure programs align with the overall Strategy for New API facilities and deliver desired outcomes within budget.
- Participate in business and strategic financial plan conversations related to programs/projects for new API facilities.
- Lead and manage large-scale programs aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
- Oversee the release train process and coordinate delivery of products/services.
- Determine when to use Agile and/or Waterfall to manage timelines, resources, and deliverables.
- Ensure projects adhere to GxP standards.
- Manage stakeholder communications and provide regular program status updates.
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Allocate resources across projects to optimize productivity and performance.
- Generate and present comprehensive program progress/performance/outcome reporting.
- Build knowledge of business processes at LP1 and support solutions with Process Engineers, Operations, Quality, and TS/MS.
- Drive site adoption of assigned IT solutions aligned to Site and IT strategy.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, project management, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in program/portfolio management overseeing multiple projects.
- Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional programs using Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, etc.
- Experience in Pharma and GMP Manufacturing.
Additional Preferences
- Experience managing programs/projects in pharmaceutical business; prior experience starting up a new facility or clinical development manufacturing site.
- Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams.
- Active participation in industry forums and standards organizations.
Role Skills/Qualifications (Required/Preferred)
- Strong business understanding and learning agility (manufacturing processes, lab processes, engineering standards).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to assess risks and manage trade-offs.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders; influence senior leadership.
- Ability to stay current with new technologies and evaluate fit.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Other Information
- Monday through Friday; based on-site in Texas. Flexible with support needs; occasional extended or off-hour work.
- 5–10% business travel.
Benefits
- Eligible for company bonus (based on company and individual performance).
- Comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave of absence benefits, and well-being benefits.
Application Instructions
- If you require accommodation to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation