Associate Director, Campus Program Lead in Devens, MA

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The Associate Director, Campus Program Lead provides leadership to campus projects, programs or initiatives, and coordinates support from multi-functional teams for the successful implementation of complex topics and changes.  The program lead has the ability and capacity to plan, coordinate and oversee the execution of large projects, and support other individuals or groups in the planning and execution of initiatives / programs.  The program lead is critical in the communication of the plans, activities, and supporting or driving the change management curve of the various people/teams impacted by change. Topics will be varied in nature can be linked to new product introductions across the campus and any other topics that require cross campus communication, engagement, collaboration and execution.

Shifts Available:

Monday - Friday, Standard Working Hours

Responsibilities:

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.

Project and Program Management

• Organizes a variety of initiatives by creating associated schedule and management, which includes scope definition, creation of the overall execution plan, and milestone definition from initiation of the project to completion of its implementation.
• As needed, creation and maintenance of tracking tool to visually show progress and risks towards milestones.
• Resource estimation and alignment of functions to the allocation.
• 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.
• Able to hold project teams accountable in a matrix environment to deliver actions on time and budget.
• Able to drive issues resolution across teams.

Knowledge and Skills:

• 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.

Basic Requirements:

• 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.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $179,150 - $217,100, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.

Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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