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Stage 4 Solutions · 9 hours ago

Senior IT Infrastructure Program Manager - Pharma (Hybrid – New Brunswick, NJ)

New Brunswick, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100/hr - $104.80/hr

8+ years exp

Stage 4 Solutions is seeking a senior IT Infrastructure Program Manager - Pharma for a global pharmaceutical client. The role focuses on leading the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale enterprise data initiatives within a highly regulated environment.

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Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of project managers, guiding them in the execution of assigned programs and child projects to achieve business objectives and deliver value efficiently

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance within the program and project teams

Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of large, complex programs and their associated projects within the Business Unit’s DC portfolio

Collaborate with stakeholders to evolve program strategies, discover new requirements, and ensure alignment with business goals

Identify interdependencies, assess risks, and communicate program status to management and stakeholders at all levels

Ensure program and project deliverables, schedules, and financials adhere to established standards and departmental best practices

Monitor and control program schedules and budgets, providing actionable insights and recommendations to key stakeholders

Periodically evaluate program performance, developing and implementing action plans to achieve or exceed performance targets

Proactively identify and remove obstacles to maintain program momentum and progress

Engage and energize teams, ensuring resources are effectively allocated across the enterprise for successful program completion

Manage relationships with five or more vendors, ensuring timely delivery of services and adherence to budgetary constraints

Prepare comprehensive program status reports and documentation to keep sponsors and steering committees informed of progress, risks, and potential roadblocks

Actively support project managers in resolving issues on problem projects, facilitating the identification and implementation of corrective actions

Co-lead the establishment of program management and governance structures in partnership with IT Business Partners (IT BPs) and Digital Capability Managers (DCMs)

Advise on and consistently apply project management best practices, including Agile, SDLC, and PMF methodologies, driving continuous improvement and maturity across IT

Support IT BPs and DCMs in managing program/project financials, vendor relationships, and procurement processes

Collaborate on business case development for DC investments, leveraging project management expertise to enhance estimates and outcomes

Qualification

Program ManagementGMP Regulatory KnowledgeProject ManagementMS ProjectFinancial ManagementAgile MethodologiesContinuous ImprovementCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

8-10+ years of STRONG Program / Project management experience in the Pharma industry and its associated regulatory processes and requirements leading large & complex projects & programs

8-10+ years MS Project, SharePoint, Excel

Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale data programs with budgets of $10M or greater, deployed across multiple business units in a highly regulated (GMP/GxP) environment within the biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry

Experience working with GMP-regulated environments / projects

Experience working with external Service Providers providing hosting and network services and managing offshore resources

Prior experiences implementing Quality Management systems

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to a diverse audience at multiple levels within the company through various formats, such as presentations, written proposals, reports, correspondence, leading meetings, face-to-face dialogue, etc

Excellent program / project management track record/skills Experience in project planning tools like MS Project

Proven experience leading large-scale, complex programs and cross-functional teams in a digital or IT environment

Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, SDLC, PMF) and governance practices

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple vendors and large budgets

Experience in financial management, business case development, and continuous process improvement

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience