Associate Director, Campus Program Lead

Support all Campus Operations as follows: Leads matrix teams or acts as a single contributor on complex, large reaching changes. Has the potential of leading other organizations or sub-organizations if required. Takes a strategic approach by developing plans and communication plans to implement programs, or changes. Able to gather broad feedback and develop strategy accordingly. Apply project management expertise across the portfolio for project workstreams, managing multiple projects in parallel. Identify appropriate technical solutions for business needs in partnership with the Site Leadership Teams in alignment with the Campus / Site Business Strategy. Supports or drives the execution of the implementation plans. Ensures successful delivery of the program portfolio through effective governance and prioritization of strategic initiatives across Devens Campus and in alignment with GPS. Ensure projects are aligned with Campus Goals and Objectives Makes decisions that consistently require developing new options to solve highly complex, sometimes novel problems. Decisions impact ability of site to deliver on its objectives. Displays an enterprise mindset by approaching projects with a more global approach, involving appropriate internal and external stakeholders and support groups. Collaborate with all functions as needed. Manages program from initiation through completion, including feedback and continuous improvement post go live. Determines specific customer and stakeholder requirements and manages communication, escalation and issues resolution across organizational and functional boundaries as per the scope of the program in question. Experience in developing strategy, presentations and communications plans for senior executives (verbal, written, different media). Promotes License to operate, and influences culture and values across the campus. Effective at influencing and building strong working relationships across all levels and diverse cultures. Effectively manages resources to address priorities and meet schedules. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the GPS business requirements, and especially to safety and quality. Examples of programs: New Product Introduction, Tech Transfer & Process Performance Qualification, etc. Support Campus Master Plan Execution, and any other campus wide or large-scale program/initiative. Establishes project/program governance (steering) as needed. Ensures communication of project status, achievements, risks and escalation at multiple levels, within project team, site and above site as necessary. Manages multiple high priorities projects key to Site performance. Supporting People with Disabilities Preference to candidates with experience in portfolio/program management and/or management consulting Strong competence in portfolio/program/project management tools and systems (i.e. iPlan/OnePlan, Tableau). Even though this is an individual contributor role, prior direct team management experience would be a plus. Experience leading and managing diverse teams. Effective at influencing and building strong working relationships across all levels and cultures. Strong project management and organizational skills. Ability to problem solve and build plans. Operational Excellence certification (LSS Yellow Belt / Green Belt) desirable. A strong practical knowledge of various communication medias. Effectively manages resources to address priorities and meet schedules, especially without direct reporting line. Proficiency in managing a portfolio of programs or initiatives to successfully meet campus commitments within budget and time. B.A or B.S. in a related discipline. Master's Degree would be a plus. Project Management Professional Certification (PMI) required. Agile / Scrum Methodologies Certifications highly desired. A minimum of 10 years of experience, preferably in a biopharma manufacturing complex, documented by a solid history of accomplishments.