Senior IT Project/Program Manager
Are you a leader who possesses expertise in, and passion for managing IT Programmes and complex projects? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you!
ABOUT ASTRAZENECA
AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.
At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.
ABOUT OUR IT TEAM
R&D IT’s vision is to deliver the best science IT capabilities in biopharma, which we define as agile, responsive and fit-for-future. Our goal is to engage with our stakeholders as a strategic partner in delivering life-changing medicines to our patients. The desired effect of your role is to take accountability as a leader for delivering a ‘Best in Class’ IT experience within R&D IT.
Delivering the portfolio of projects and services needs people with hybrid skill sets covering technical, analytical, project management, service management and business analysis skills, combined with an excellent knowledge of finance as well as product and portfolio strategy processes.
Our Senior IT Project Managers lead a range of projects including IT development for bespoke solutions, configuration and customization of commercial off the shelf (COTS) supplier solutions, data management, analytics, AI, machine learning, business transformation and more. Our projects deploy a range of technologies including internal custom-built solutions, packaged software, Software as a Service as well as Cloud based solutions and BI tools.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior IT Project Manager leads technology and/or business transformation projects/programmes to ensure that they align to the vision and business strategy, and that true business value is delivered to the customer as a result. Having a strong partnership with the business and IT customer driving the demand for the solution is critical to success in this role.
The Senior IT Project Manager is accountable for ensuring solutions solve key business needs in an integrated and simple manner, exploiting existing assets where feasible, and minimizing the long-term total cost of ownership. The role must also ensure that delivery occurs with a sense of urgency and speediness of response and can be completed within the approved programme budget and schedule commitments, whilst continuously assessing risk and balancing the need for flexibility and agility with conformance to standard methods and tools.
Focus areas include stakeholder management across Business, IT, and vendor partners, risk management and delivery of business benefit. This role is also required to collaborate with others in Programme and Project Management, and drive development of the project / programme management capability across IT in a tangible and measurable way.
Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Technical, Science or Business degree or equivalent years of experience
At least 10 years of IT Programme/Project Management experience, ideally in a Pharmaceutical environment
Programme/project budget management and reporting experience (>$5million USD)
Experience of managing large scale delivery programme/projects
Experience of large-scale data migration and deployment planning
Programme/Project Management certification (Prince, PMP, MSP, Agile – Scrum, SAFe)
Experience working in a global organization and across cultural boundaries
Experience in Agile Project Management and tools (for example JIRA)
Demonstrated skills interacting with Senior Leaders
Experience working with third party suppliers/vendors
Experience working in a highly regulated environment (GxP validated solution delivery)
Excellent relationship management, and influencing skills
An entrepreneurial mindset and the proven ability to shape innovative solutions
Well-developed organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Desirable Requirements:
Experience/understanding of the Precision Medicine and Human Biological Samples business domain
Experience of mentoring, coaching or developing other Project Managers
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
WHY JOIN US?
At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
Help to shape our journey towards becoming a tech-enabled enterprise. Encouraged to look to the future, think strategically and innovate, we influence progress today. We are constantly introducing new solutions and technology through on our quest to grow through innovation. We love it here because put simply, we make a meaningful impact.
Technology at AstraZeneca is a home for purposeful disruptors. Apply now to learn more about this exciting opportunity with a world-renowned pharmaceutical brand!
SO, WHAT’S NEXT?
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity. If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.
Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.
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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.
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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.
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