Senior Manager, Program Management

Viatris Pharmaceuticals LLC

Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.

We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Senior Manager, Program Management role will make an impact:

 

Key responsibilities for this role include:

 

The Senior Manager, Program Management is responsible for site project portfolio, Lean initiatives, and assign the resources needed for the delivery and execution of these. Responsible for planning, monitor and manage internal projects from initiation through completion. Leads or coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply and subcontract management, progress reporting, troubleshooting and people management. Ensures project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule and cost.  Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions.

 

Perform job functions in accordance with all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), federal and state laws, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, health authority regulations, and departmental processes. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, manages and monitors internal portfolio/projects/actions, from initiation through completion, to develop capabilities from the ground up and integrate them effectively into a fast-paced organization.
• Leads or coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply and subcontract management, progress reporting, troubleshooting and people management. Manages professional employees and/or supervisors assigned to projects, and lean initiatives aligned with site objectives.
• Has accountability for the performance and results of a medium-sized team or multiple small teams within own area of specialty.
• Optimize the site execution through project management to reduce costs while ensuring timely supply and compliance.
• Ensures project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule, budget, and cost savings.
• Monitors performance and recommend schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions.
• Assign and focus resources on business project priorities to address resource and operational challenges, and adapt departmental plans as required, including site projects, Lean initiatives and others.
• Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers involved in projects, Lean initiatives including projects and strategies to align with business goals and objectives.
• Responsible for teams delivering project results and implementing processes to track metrics to ensure project goals and objectives are achieved.
• Develop resources and tools to deploy with actionable activities for growth, reduce cost and improve cycle time, ensuring consistency across the site.
• Lead the simplification, monitoring and tracking of site key metrics to drive improvements and leverage best practices across the site and/or network and aid where necessary. 
• Monitors requests for project changes from the original scope and budget or expense changes to ensure timelines are achieved.  
• Coordinate structured problem-solving efforts using proven project management tools.
• Work with the site leadership team to establish projects scope and priorities, objectives and track overall project benefits, estimated cost savings and resource requirements.
• Provide leadership and motivation to direct reports and project team members throughout the project life cycle.  
• Works closely with the organization and site leadership team to establish site strategic plans and actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements

 

Education:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or science. 

Experience:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in pharmaceutical industry (or similar industry Engineering, Technical Services, Production or related field).  However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.

 

Knowledge/Skills:

• Project management concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Strong working knowledge of the industry and Viatris as a business, as well as departmental policies and procedures. 
• Proficient in lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, DMAIC, etc.) and in Six Sigma variation reduction tools.
• Demonstrated experience in the effective application of improvement tools to drive process improvement in a production environment.
• Licenses and Certifications.
• PMI certified desirable.
• Lean Six Sigma certification desirable.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.