Director Product Delivery Management

Why AstraZeneca?

There's never been a better time to join Technology at AstraZeneca. We've been lively building and developing our technology which is now enabling our transformation to become a digital and data-led enterprise. There's a huge opportunity to develop, explore and thrive during our next chapter.

Introduction to role:

We are seeking a highly qualified Director of Program management & Projects to lead our project management & projects function & own all OPSIT-SSD project delivery activities. This senior, strategic role is responsible for the IT Solutions delivery projects supporting the End-to-End operations business across all AstraZeneca manufacturing facilities globally, as well as partnering and providing thought leadership to other Operations and Enterprise IT leaders in developing an aligned strategy to support Business Operations.

Accountabilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for project management activities, including planning, execution, monitoring, and control. You will develop and implement Program management & project delivery strategies, methodologies, processes, and tools to ensure that projects are delivered efficiently and effectively. You will lead a team of senior IT Project managers & teams in multiple countries to ensure all OPS IT solutions delivery & deployments are completed as per the program & portfolio plans, timely & within budget. You will also co-work with other business facing & Project delivery functions to identify areas of continuous improvement for project deliveries.

Essential Skills/Experience:

- Demonstrated ability to act as an inspiring leader and drive new insights / concepts into the IT & business managed large scale programs & projects.

- Experience running a global IT Program Management organization with demonstrated ability to influence Senior Leaders

- Large IT-Program delivery experience, implementing global systems/processes and business change.

- Experience of delivering multiple parallel complex IT delivery programmes.

- Understanding of applications builds release, deployment, containerization and configuration control management.

- Deep understanding of IT Program management KPIs & metrics

- Cross cultural people management and employee engagement.

- Experience of working in agile teams using SCRUM methodologies.

- Adept at Talent & Attrition Management with effective succession planning.

- At least 18 years of experience in program and project management

- Extensive, hands-on IT Solutions Delivery Management exposure

- Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field.

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

- Previous experience controlling IT project budgets up to $50M.

- Experience working in a global organisation where stakeholders and direct team members are geographically dispersed.

- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

- Pharma or Health care domain exposure

- Exposure to IT landscape in highly regulated environments

At AstraZeneca, we dare to lead, applying our problem-solving approach to identify and seek opportunities across the whole enterprise. Our spirit of experimentation is lived every day through our events like hackathons. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering world-class technology and data solutions. Our work unlocks the potential of science. We optimise and redefine AstraZeneca by maximising efficiencies and finding new ways to drive productivity. From automation to data simplification.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite bold thinking with the power to encourage life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our outstanding and bold world.

Date Posted

29-Feb-2024

Closing Date

14-Mar-2024

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Project, Change, Business Improvement and Strategy Management