Director, Program Management

Purpose
The Director, Program Management will provide overall program and project management governance and oversight across ME&C (Manufacturing Engineering & Contracting). The role will drive standardization and alignment across PM organizations at the site and global ME&C level, implement and oversee assigned manufacturing programs, and design and implement new governance and project management processes.

Responsibilities
- Define and roll out project governance and prioritization processes across cross-functional teams and ME&C sites
- Define and roll out standard templates and tools for the ME&C PM organization
- Develop and report metrics and dashboards to track program/project progress
- Establish and manage the ME&C Program Management COP
- Lead and direct cross-functional teams to implement complex programs (strategy, execution, budget)
- Ensure effective communication within the team and to Senior Leader stakeholders
- Develop and coordinate standard PM training (global and site-based)
- Manage ME&C Strategy team communication tools (Teams and SharePoint)
- Communicate program requirements, priorities, and decisions
- Manage a staff of 1–3 and ensure successful implementation of their programs

Qualifications
- Bachelor in Science or Engineering; MBA or Ph.D preferred
- Strong knowledge of GMP Manufacturing, Supply Chain, CMC technical development, and pharmaceutical regulations
- Demonstrated planning and project management skills managing large, complex pharmaceutical programs
- PMP certification a plus
- 10+ years industry experience; 5+ years program management experience
- Strong strategic thinking and leadership
- Strong communication, organization, analytical, presentation, and people skills
- Experience in global, multi-cultural environments
- Proven ability to resolve conflict across cross-functional teams and technical experts
- Ability to understand technical aspects of complex systems and guide detailed technical discussions in critical problem-solving