Learning Portfolio Senior Specialist Operations Quality

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As a team member in Operations Quality Learning and Development, the Quality Learning Portfolio Lead will join our collaborative and dynamic team to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of learning within our organization. As a team member in Operations Quality Learning and Development, the Learning Portfolio Lead consults with business process owners (BPOs), subject matter experts (SMEs) and Instructional designers/developers (IDs) to identify, plan, facilitate development, and deliver effective and innovative learning & communication solutions, enablement, support, and services. Comprehensive management of learning and communication projects including consulting and guidance with project teams and stakeholders, handling logistics and coordination of effective, creative, engaging and on-time learning and communication deliverables and events. 

Reports to Associate Director, Learning Program Management Operations Quality

Typical Accountabilities:

Learning and Communication Portfolio Strategic Planning: Drive the planning process for learning and communication projects by assessing current capabilities, anticipating future needs, and aligning resources to meet program objectives.

Extraordinary Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Foster strong partnerships, and effortlessly know when to lead, follow, collaborate, support, set expectations, request assistance, partner, and network with a widely varied population of stakeholders around the world and at all levels of corporate structure.

Resource Management: Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations to ensure projects are delivered on time, meet compliance needs and stay within scope. Proactively identify and mitigate risks to avoid potential delays or cost overruns.

Project Tracking and Reporting: Utilize project management tools and systems to monitor project progress, track key metrics, and generate comprehensive reports. Ensure transparency and accountability by providing regular updates on project performance and outcomes. Facilitate regular project status meetings to communicate progress, address challenges, and adjust plans as necessary.

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Apply solid critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills given a wide variety of required outcomes, constraints, and evolving priorities.

Personal and Professional Development: Maintain a commitment to personal growth, professional development, and lifelong learning.

Organizational and Team Alignment: Unwavering commitment to infuse and align everything with explicit dedication to being a Great Place to Work, driving growth through innovation, inclusion and diversity, and patient centricity.

Specific Responsibilities of Role Holder:

In addition to the general description of the parent profile role for this job function, the following summarize key result areas, specific accountabilities and / or tasks, etc. associated with this job title:

• Consult with all parties to identify, plan, procure or manage the design and delivery of effective and innovative learning & communication solutions, enablement, support, and services.

• Engage fully as a member of the GQL&D staff team, including participating in staff meetings and other GQL&D events, and providing administrative support to other team members as needed.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Essential

• Extensive enterprise-level portfolio, project, and change management experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 5 years experience. Bachelor’s Degree and combination of related certification(s), learning, and experience such as for development of training, websites, instructional design, software, publishing or other similar programs with a wide range of stakeholders and deliverables are desired.   

• Experience working in global teams

• Strong planning, organization, strategic thinking, project management, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate

Desirable

• Related certifications such as PMP®, PgMP, PfMP, CCMP™, CPTM, and/or Prosci Certified Change Practitioner 

• Knowledge of GxPs and regulatory personnel qualification requirements within the pharmaceutical industry

• An appetite for learning, curiosity, and a willingness to experiment in new ways of working

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.