Job Description

GSK is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s foremost pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, and we are proud to be part of an industry that improves the lives of others. We are embarking on a significant transformation journey that will support GSK in becoming a top-quartile data-enabled organization. This is an exciting time to join GSK. The world of master data management is changing, and it is no longer just about managing data.

You will be part of a team that is building a robust master data management framework and service, that will allow GSK to drive higher value by placing data at the core of their strategic and operational decisions. We will be embracing new data technology that will improve the development, manufacture, and distribution of GSK\xe2\x80\x99s vital products to patients and consumers around the world.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for program/project management of key initiatives under Emerging Talent strategy for D&T, which can be technology-led, process-led or operations-led.

Responsible for collating success measures and supporting the performance KPI collation for D&T function

Responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives within TS&P (Technology Strategy & performance) function.

Responsible for setting up and implementing new processes and procedures as per evolving organizational needs \xe2\x80\x93 these new processes & procedures may be implemented across global locations

Manage the day-to-day activities across matrixed organization in support of driving technology and capability building activities

Identify improvement/efficiency opportunities across technology and process areas within the tech area serving multiple functions

Implement review and quality assurance mechanisms to ensure successful execution of goals and stakeholder satisfaction

Consistently report and review progress to the D&T Capability & Emerging Talent Lead, steering group and relevant Stakeholders.

Have a detailed understanding of the GSK portfolio, principles, and company direction and embed these in projects

Engage in the wider GSK technology functions and community and update the community on learnings

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager \xe2\x80\x93 Technology, and if you have these skills, we would like to speak to you.

Proven ability to project manage complex technology-led projects/programs involving multiple cross-geography stakeholders, with 12-14+ years of overall experience in Engineering/Technology Program/Project Management

7+ years of confirmed experience in Program/Project Management, leading cross-entity projects/programs

Experienced in working with matrixed organizations and driving technology thought-leadership in the same

Good understanding of GCCs, GCC maturity and GCC functioning

Tech Program management experience in Pharma is a plus, but not mandatory (min requirement is a good understanding of the industry)

Demonstrated mastery of the program management processes and principles

Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional, remote, diverse teams is critical to effectively establish the capability management function

Previous exposure to technology product development, Agile, DevOps, preferably in a technology COE model. Good understanding of technology COE setup & startup.

Excellent interpersonal (communication and presentation) and organizational skills

Good understanding of Agile/ Lean/ 6-sigma principles

Problem solving abilities and a can-do attitude

Superb persuading and influencing skills

Preferred qualifications:

Program management certification (PMI/CAPM or PMP, PRINCE2)

Familiarity with Service Management lifecycle (e.g. ITIL)

12-14+ years of overall experience in Engineering/Technology Program/Project Management with good understanding of SDLC and Product Development methodologies

7+ years of confirmed experience in Program/Project Management, leading cross-entity projects/programs

Project Management tools and applications such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence

Good understanding of success measures and KPIs for Technology COEs

Agile (SAFe/SCRUM) and Lean Six Sigma

Why GSK?

Our values and expectations are at the heart of everything we do and form an important part of our culture. These include Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity along with Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork. As GSK focuses on our values and expectations and a culture of innovation, performance and trust, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities.

Why Us?

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose \xe2\x80\x93 to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together \xe2\x80\x93 so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns \xe2\x80\x93 as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it\xe2\x80\x99s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.

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