Job Description

Job Title - Project Manager

Career Level - E

Leverage technology to impact patients and ultimately save lives

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, information technology? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the IT strategy in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most serious disease. But we\xe2\x80\x99re more than one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.

ABOUT OUR IT TEAM

It\xe2\x80\x99s a dynamic and results-oriented environment to work in \xe2\x80\x93 but that\xe2\x80\x99s why we like it. There are countless opportunities to learn and grow, whether that\xe2\x80\x99s exploring new technologies in hackathons, or redefining the roles and work of colleagues, forever. Shape your own path, with support all the way. Diverse minds that work cross- functionally and broadly together.

About the role

The Project / Programme Manager leads a project team from initiation to close, to deliver effective solutions that meet approved customer and business needs. Project / Programme Managers are accountable for determining and delivering solutions to approved budget and schedule commitments whilst meeting required quality and compliance standards. Focus areas include Risk Management and delivery of business benefit. This role is also required to follow established project management standards and contribute to continued development of the project management capability.

Typical Accountabilities

Agree and deliver plans for projects / programmes, including activities, resources, costs, roles, responsibilities and quality as defined in the IT Project Management Methodology (ADF).

Manage project / programme budgets, forecasts, tasks, schedules, risks, organisational change, and status to support effective decisions and project reporting to collaborators and review boards. Coordinate status and delivery of project workstreams. Identify / manage dependencies between projects (intra-program and across portfolio).

Manage relationships with key business collaborators to ensure the effective capturing of business requirements and commitment to project/program objectives. Responsible for steering / collaborator meetings, communication of status, issues, risks.

Ensure effective risks & issues management processes are in place and effectively used. Resolve problems and advance as appropriate.

Build a cohesive project team and provide the leadership necessary to improve the team\xe2\x80\x99s success. Provide individual coaching and development of team members as needed.

Manage changes to project/programme scope, ensuring that all impacts and changes are approved and appropriately communicated to collaborators and review boards.

Develop service transition plans including controlled hand-over into support and maintenance.

Ensure the project team adheres to all standards including ADF, quality, and compliance, as well as processes, defined technical capabilities, and standard methodologies. Establish program governance and lead Decision Point reviews; member Steering Committee.

Ensure expected benefits realization is consistent with project deliverables and clearly understood by collaborators and project team.

Support continued development of a world-class centre of excellence for project management capabilities and ensure that standard methodology is adopted and reinforced.

Typical project cost in the range of $100k - $1m, with a project team of up to 12 people.

Effectively collaboratively with:

Supplier Management function to handle delivery of small to medium-sized supplier contracts Suppliers to ensure delivery of agreed products and services while ensuring adherence to AZ project delivery standards Key business collaborators to ensure the effective capturing of business requirements and commitment to project/programme objectives

Education, Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Technical or Business Degree or relevant proven experience

Confirmed skills and experience managing and controlling project budgets

Experience leading and developing project teams with strong problem skills

Evidence of shaping innovative solutions that have a major impact within the business area and organisation

Desirable

Masters degree

Project / Programme Management certifications

Experience working in a global organization where collaborators and project team members are geographically dispersed.

Skills and Capabilities

Essential

Strong Project and Progamme Management Skills

A capable knowledge of Financial Management and Benefits Delivery practices.

Strong communication, relationship and consulting skills

Knowledge and experience with suppliers and supplier solutions

Excellent business insight with sensitivity to environment

Experience with project management and delivery methodologies and standards

Desirable

Strong leadership skills

Agile, Lean & Six Sigma Skills

Key Relationships to reach solutions

Internal (to AZ or team)

Programme and Project Managers

Steering committees and key business collaborators

IT resource and service providers

Purchasing

External (to AZ)

Third party suppliers

External networks

WHY JOIN US?

We\xe2\x80\x99re a network of high-reaching self-starters who contribute to something far bigger. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering premier technology and data solutions.

We\xe2\x80\x99re not afraid to take ownership and run with it. Empowered with unrivalled freedom. Put simply, it\xe2\x80\x99s because we make a significant impact. Everything we do matters.

SO, WHAT\xe2\x80\x99S NEXT?

Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you! Click the link to apply and we\xe2\x80\x99ll be in touch as soon as we can.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Date Posted 22-Jan-2024

Closing Date 29-Apr-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.

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