Enterprise Programs - Senior Program Manager

Role Summary

Lead strategic, business-driven technology initiatives across a global, matrixed organization to deliver measurable business value. Oversee a portfolio of transformational programs that enable innovation, improve operational efficiency, and advance data-driven decision making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to align technology delivery with business priorities and drive adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex programs that align to enterprise goals and deliver measurable value
• Drive transformational programs to deliver on business priorities
• Work closely with business stakeholders to define outcomes, ensure solutions are implemented as planned and drive adoption
• Translate business needs into executable program plans, including scope, timelines, resource planning, and budget oversight
• Partner with cross-functional teams including data & analytics, enterprise applications, and digital product teams to deliver outcomes
• Manage program governance, steering committees, and status reporting for senior partners
• Drive structured methodologies such as Agile, SAFe, or hybrid approaches to improve delivery efficiency and responsiveness
• Track program KPIs, ROI, and performance metrics aligned to business success criteria
• Coordinate organizational change, business readiness, and stakeholder engagement activities across functions and geographies
• Build trust and alignment across technology teams and business leaders to sustain long-term strategic partnerships
• Apply continuous improvement practices to program execution and delivery frameworks

Qualifications

• Required: Doctorate degree and 2 years of Scientific and/or IT Operations and/or Business experience
• Required: Master’s degree and 4 years of Scientific and/or IT Operations and/or Business experience
• Required: Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Scientific and/or IT Operations and/or Business experience
• Required: Associate’s degree and 10 years of Scientific and/or IT Operations and/or Business experience
• Required: High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Scientific and/or IT Operations and/or Business experience
• Preferred: 6–10 years of experience delivering business technology solutions and programs in a matrixed, global organization
• Preferred: Demonstrated success in aligning technology execution with business strategy to achieve measurable outcomes
• Preferred: Experience leading transformational programs or M&As
• Preferred: Experience leading programs involving business process optimization, digital product rollouts, enterprise applications, or analytics platforms
• Preferred: Proficiency with program and portfolio management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, JIRA, ServiceNow, Confluence) and executive reporting dashboards
• Preferred: Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and change leadership skills across business and technical audiences
• Preferred: Ability to manage vendor relationships and third-party service providers in a co-delivery model
• Preferred: Familiarity with data privacy, GxP, and regulatory compliance frameworks in a life sciences context
• Preferred: PMP, SAFe, Agile, or Lean certification

Education

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Scientific and/or IT Operations and/or Business experience
• Master’s degree and 4 years of Scientific and/or IT Operations and/or Business experience
• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Scientific and/or IT Operations and/or Business experience
• Associate’s degree and 10 years of Scientific and/or IT Operations and/or Business experience
• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Scientific and/or IT Operations and/or Business experience