Global PMO Senior Manager

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At Hovione, we help partners turn scientific innovation into medicines that reach patients around the world. For more than 65 years, we have connected science and technology to scale complex ideas into high-quality and innovative solutions that truly make a difference.

As an international Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), we support the development and manufacture of drug substances, intermediates and drug products across the full life cycle. We are globally recognized for our leadership in specialized technologies such as Spray Drying and Continuous Tableting. But what truly sets us apart is not just what we do — it is how we do it: with purpose, care, collaboration and a deep commitment to doing the right things right.

Our people are the reason for our success. We are a global and diverse team of more than 2,600 team members across Europe, the USA and Asia, bringing together different experiences and perspectives to help our partners to overcome complex challenges. We believe that an inclusive environment — where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, is respected, heard and empowered to contribute — is essential to drive innovation, ensure quality, and secure long‑term sustainable success.

And as we grow, so do the opportunities for our people to develop, broaden their perspectives and build meaningful careers. Because at Hovione, better starts with those who choose to make a difference every day. Will you be one of them?

You will be responsible to:

• Perform and lead the Group Members to perform project management according to the principles defined by industry standard methodologies such as PMI ® PMBOK and in compliance with internal processes and requirements
• Promote the continuous development of the Project Management Group Members so that they can set and maintain standards of excellence in Hovione project execution and management for all Customers as well as internal stakeholders.
• Assure the motivation of the Group Members by encouraging and offering them challenges that lead to an increase of knowledge within the area of Project Management as well as implementation of best practices, standardized approaches and process simplification related with Project execution and management at Hovione.
• Contribute for efficiency improvements in other areas that impact directly with the Project Management Group functions.
• Be the nominated Project Manager of defined Projects thereby leading by example
• Ensure proactive and transparent communication internally and with the Customer.
• Support definition of invoice schedule in CRM and request invoices (RD) in CRM according to the Payment schedule defined in the contracts with Customers.
• Coordinate the TMs assigned to his/her area of responsibility, namely in terms of recruitment, integration, training needs and performance management in accordance with the company's HR policies, in order to ensure all TMs are aligned and motivated towards achieving Hovione's goals, values and culture by promoting their personal and professional development whilst maximizing productivity.
• Develop and propose for superior approval the activity plan and related budget for the Area under responsibility in line with the unit's strategy, in order to align activities with the area's strategic objectives.

Monitor the area’s budget, by controlling budget evolution, identifying any deviations between the real and the foreseen and taking corrective measures.

We are looking to recruit a Candidate:

• University degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent degree in a scientific area, advantageous
• Professional Project Management certification, e.g. PMP by PMI® advantageous
• Experience Project Management leadership roles gained in the Pharmaceutical Industry, most preferably a significant proportion from a CDMO environment is highly desired
• Fluency in English is a requirement
• Good communication skills (verbal and written). Polished presentation skills and comfort in such presentations to Senior Stakeholders of client companies and Hovione’s highest level management.
• Skilled at developing and driving processes and tools, training, coaching and mentoring others in their use
• Experience of, and comfort with different cultural environments and styles as befits a worldwide manufacturing network and client base.
• Experience of, and comfort, in fast-paced, high growth environment requiring a change mindset that is cultivated with and supported by the team.

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodation or support during the application or interview process, please contact us, and we will be happy to assist.

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