Why choose AstraZeneca Portugal?
As an exciting and emerging leader in pharma and biotech, we're pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. This is where breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. Voted the best company to work for in Portugal 2023/24, AstraZeneca provides the thrill of a start-up within the security of a global firm that brings new challenges and pathways for a fulfilling career.
If you’re ready to make a difference, join our Global Hub in Corporate Affairs, Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Marketing, Global Business Services or Procurement. Bring your potential to our evolving team today.
Who do we look for?
Calling all dynamic, ambitious team players. At AstraZeneca, we empower people like you to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Here, you'll embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges.
We're on the lookout for diverse minds inspired by difference who want to reach another level in their careers. Bold disrupters who confidently rise to challenges as fearless entrepreneurs. People who want to make a meaningful impact led by science in an organisation where global meets local. Join one of our offices in Lisbon and discover a culture of openness and vibrancy where diverse perspectives are encouraged and valued. Your work will have a real impact, no matter your level or function.
Success Profile
Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for.
Tech innovators
Make a greater impact through our digitally enabled enterprise. If you're technology-savvy and have a digital mindset, you can use your skills and experience to transform and optimise our operations, helping us deliver meaningful work that changes lives.
Dynamic
In a constantly evolving environment dedicated to innovation, you'll use your strong sense of purpose to provide outstanding contributions. Although we're a global company, our Global Hub operates like a start-up, allowing you to work autonomously. Bring your fearlessness of improving patient outcomes, and we'll encourage your personal success.
Ambitious
Play your part in progressing a world-leading pipeline. Here, you'll improve patients' lives now and better the future of humanity. With our opportunities for continuous development, you'll exhibit your passion and potential to go beyond the expected — and grow in your career with our support.
Team players
Your unique perspectives make our ambitions and capabilities possible. Our culture of openness, sharing and giving allows everyone to speak up and express their ideas. In an open atmosphere of camaraderie and support, we rely on each other to further our progress and drive much-needed change.
Responsibilities
The Axial Senior Data Migration Project Manager is responsible for managing the data migration deployments from local ECC to SAP S4 HANA. The role is part of the Axial Data Migration team and will support and work directly with the Data Migration Deployment Lead.
The Axial Data Migration Project Manager will manage the end-to-end migration project for the deployment assigned within the Axial programme. This includes planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines. This role requires a deep understanding of SAP platforms and integration principles with a focus on Data.
This role reports into the Data Programme Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with the Data Migration Deployment Lead to create and track the data load migration plan per data load to support each test phase and production cutover.
Identify and manage Data Migration dependencies and critical path.
Work with the Data Migration Deployment Lead to create the APICOM & UK Data Migration Deployment Plan, issue it to key stakeholders and ensure sign-off via Docu-sign.
Confirm the objects required for the deployment and identify those objects that require localisation.
Work with the Data Design PM to ensure dates are confirmed and built into the object build plans.
Identify, document, manage data migration risks or issues in Jira.
Support the Data Defect Manager who will be tracking and managing the remediation of the identification of defects identified in the data loads in each of deployment in-flight.
Deputise for the Data Defect Manager when needed.
Responsible for ensuring there are sufficient resources from Accenture and ECS to support data migration build and data load.
Scheduling and hosting daily Data Load stand-ups with each Data Migration Lead to identify key deliverables and blockers. Support remediation of any risks and issues.
Responsible for creating delivery plans, tracking progress against plans, status reporting, capturing and monitoring actions and their delivery for the deployment.
Weekly meetings with the Data Programme Manager to discuss progress and RAIDs and confirm what should be reported/escalated to the Axial LT.
As a Senior PM, support and educate other Data Migration PMs, sharing ways of working and learnings to help them create the Data Load Plan and Data Migration Plan.
Work with Axial GITC tower lead on team initiatives and take responsibility in fostering the collaboration with cross functional team
Support GITC
Work on continuous improvement from lessons learnt on every Data Migration iteration and reflect in planning, defining process and result in accelerating project deliverables with quality
Ensure the timely completion of all mandatory training throughout the year
On a monthly basis I dedicated time in my diary for personal training and development and maintain my current IDP, with specific focus on Data Migration & S/4HANA skills, follow core skills pathways related to my career / role when available
Qualifications:
Deep understanding of SAP platforms and integration principles with a focus on data.
Proven experience in managing data migration projects.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Proficiency in Jira and project tracking tools.
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
Why Join Us?
At AstraZeneca, we value innovation, teamwork, and dedication. We offer a challenging yet rewarding environment where you can grow your skills and make a significant impact.
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.
Reasons to Join
Thomas Mathisen
There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.
Christine Recchio
Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.
Stephanie Ling
There are a lot of reasons why I enjoy working in AstraZeneca, my colleagues being one of them. My team members and the managers have provided a great deal of guidance in helping me to be more confident in my daily work.
What we offer
We're driven by our shared values of serving people, society and the planet. Our people make this possible, which is why we prioritise diversity, safety, empowerment and collaboration. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you.
Aligned to performance
Our approach is designed to deliver great performance — stimulating our commercial growth, scientific advancement, collaboration and personal development. Never standing still, you'll have the chance to grow your abilities, skills and knowledge constantly as you accelerate your career.
Balanced
An energised work environment is only possible when our people have a healthy work-life balance and are supported for their individual needs. Typical benefits include healthcare, life insurance and long-term savings, and in many markets, there’s a range of benefits for you to tailor.
Holistic
We're at our best and most creative when drawing on our different views, experiences and strengths. Being valued for who you are and the difference you bring is at the heart of our culture — and you’ll be rewarded when you create authentic connections to our purpose.
Sustainable
Our two offices in Lisbon combine comfort with sustainability. From renewable energy, a zero-plastic scheme, electric vehicles and food waste reduction initiatives to sustainable reward practices, we're realising our ambition to harness the power of science to build a healthy future for everyone everywhere.
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