Senior Program Manager
Company: Talent Software Services, Inc.
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: January 22, 2023
Job Description:
Senior Program Manager
Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Senior
Program Manager for a contract position in San Rafael, CA. The
opportunity will be one year with a strong chance for a long-term
extension.
Position Summary: The Sr. Program Manager position provides key
program management capabilities for a portfolio of commercialized
products. A Sr. PM is an excellent communicator and advanced
problem solver and decision maker, rigorous in applying a logical
approach and focused on solutions. A Sr. PM can be relied on to
lead PM activities on a number of more complicated projects and
studies by demonstrating an advanced level of mastery of program
management skills and a deep understanding of product lifecycle
management. The Sr. PM is also a capable facilitator and champion
of effective team dynamics.
The Sr. Program Manager will be responsible for independently
executing on program management activities supporting key cross
functional teams to ensure efficient team function and the
achievement of key deliverables such as operational plans,
timelines, budget, risk and issue management in collaboration with
the respective Team Leader.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Strategy and Planning
- Working in close partnership with the Core Team Leaders,
facilitate Core Teams for multiple commercialized products
including overseeing execution of an integrated global strategic
plan which provides high quality data that enables efficient and
effective decision making to maximize the value of assets.
- Facilitate team development and management of Program Risk
Mitigation Plan ensuring execution and alignment of risk mitigation
efforts.
- Build, maintain and control the cross functional timeline -
highlight dependencies, milestones, deliverables, and critical
path; create timeline scenarios as needed and facilitate
cross-functional reviews.
- Identify and leverage interdependencies in short-, mid-, and
long-term program plans.
- Operational execution
- Ensure teams/functions are tracking to key deliverable and
milestone timelines and prepare reports/dashboards.
- Advocate and drive for overall project execution quality -
propose, facilitate, and implement plans to resolve issues and
execute corrective actions.
- Organize and facilitate team meetings in collaboration with the
Team Leader - develop agendas, issue minutes, and track action
items to completion with cross-functional Leads.
- Communicate objectives, plans and timelines from Core Team to
partner teams.
- Cross-functional Influence
- Work with Team Leaders to plan and coordinate cross-functional
activities in support of the program strategy.
- Lead ad-hoc working groups that result from program teams'
needs.
- Remain current in PM best practices and propose improvements
for the GPM department to enhance program management
effectiveness.
- The Senior Program Manager should demonstrate advanced skills
in communication, problem solving and decision making as well as
proactivity, influencing and persuasion. An ability to successfully
mediate conflict, develop rapport with decision makers, and solve
problems in a big-picture and stakeholder-supported way will be
essential.
- Individuals in this role are also expected to have solid
strategic planning skills and advanced program management, drug
development and franchise/therapeutic area knowledge, which enables
advocacy for study and program team alignment to corporate
goals.
Qualifications:
- BA/BS in a scientific or technical field. Experience in lieu of
education accepted.
- Minimum of 8 years total relevant experience (including
industry, project management, or academia), with at least 5 years
in a project management role. PMP certification a plus.
- Experience with commercialized pharma/biotech products and
lifecycle management.
- 0-2 years of experience in people management.
If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to
receive your application! -
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Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987,
we offer a host of opportunities including contract, contract to
hire and permanent placement. Let's talk!
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