Sr EPMO Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager works with executive and director level business leaders to understand the strategic objectives for major business change initiatives and define the tactical projects to realize these objectives. The Senior Project Manager leads the projects through building effective relationships with business leaders, project team and project stakeholders. The Senior Project Manager drives the delivery of the projects/program through advanced project management techniques and methodologies. Supports Enterprise Portfolio and Project Management (EPPM) in refining project management practices and implementing them throughout the Enterprise Project Management Organization (ePMO). The Senior Project Manager balances the demands of multiple medium/large projects ($.5M - $1M) or larger programs ($1M-$10M).

Primary responsibilities will include:
Managing budgets, developing schedules, managing risks / issues, facilitating meetings and reporting status.
Creating long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines.
Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project.
Act as a point of contact for teams when multiple workstreams are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy.
Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.

Develop and maintain the collaborative sites (Teams, SharePoint) and shared areas required to manage project milestones/deliverables.
Establishing an effective communication plan with the project team and key stakeholders.

Required Qualifications and Experience: The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strategic understanding, change management experience & exceptional communication & analytical skills together.

In addition, this person should also possess:

Generic Qualifications:
5 – 10 years of senior project management using PMBOK guidelines.Proven track record of collaborating with functional leads to solve complex technical/business problems and presenting solutions to leadership.
Ability to handle ambiguity effectively and manage multiple projects at once in parallel.
Experienced knowledge of project management methodologies such as SDLC, SCRUM, Agile, hybrid and best practices.
Demonstrate the ability to lead teams within a highly regulated industry including but not limited to FDA 21 CFR, CFR Part 280, and ISO 13485.
Experience working with and managing 3rd party vendors
Experience in managing highly visible projects with multiple workstreams and technology.
Experience with executive level communications written & oral. Establish, maintain, and collaborate stakeholder relationships, expectations both internal and external for the project and organization.
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrable Resilience, empathy, and accountability.
Proficient in using Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams, MS Project.)

Required Project Qualifications:
Experience with Enterprise Content Management or Document Management systems (i.e., Opentext)
MasterControl system that is used for Doc Mgmt has connections to other systems like Veeva Regulatory DMS system, the PEGA Regulatory eIFU system and to the C2C Learning Management system.
All of these integrations are handled through a Middleware layer – in our case, Mulesoft.
Validation and Testing experience in the Medical Device space
Process experience following the SDLC
Experience with Product Requirements and Product Risk Analysis
Experience Translating Business requirements into software requirements

Nice to Have:
5 + years of experience in large scale, global Life Science, Pharmaceutical and/or Health Care networks is highly preferred.
PMP, or PGPM PMI Certification or equivalent preferred
Project Management specialization training preferred

Education: Business Administration/Computer Sciences/Engineering or related degree that provides strong PM skill development. MBA or MS a plus