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P&O Senior Program and Project Manager

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Novartis

18d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Dublin

AI generated summary

  • You should have a relevant degree, strong project management experience, analytical skills, ability to influence, autonomy, tech management consulting, HR knowledge, and familiarity with emerging technologies.
  • You will manage multiple projects, define scopes, track progress, resolve issues, ensure governance, and support deployment while collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring continuous learning in project management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree with Master’s Degree in a business discipline/MBA is preferred.
  • Strong experience in leading the delivery of technical/ data-focused projects within large, highly matrixed organizations. This experience must include project management delivery at scale, with a proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across various functions & geographies.
  • Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills - Highly organized, capable of multi-tasking.
  • Proven ability to influence others without having positional authority.
  • Ability to operate with significant autonomy and discretion.
  • Demonstrated bias for action and excellent ability to deal with great ambiguity.
  • Excellent oral & written communication in English.
  • Industry certification in Project Management and agile.
  • Technology management consulting experience.
  • Experience in bringing emerging technologies (e.g. AI) to life within a business context, along with an active interest in current trends within technology and data science.
  • Experience with Human Resources trends, best practices, and technology solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple programs/projects within the P&O PTDI portfolio.
  • Drive project scope definition, prepare and agree project plans including; key activities, deliverables, resource requirements, milestones, and timelines. Track cost, schedules, quality, and impact generated.
  • Actively participate with functional counterparts through all stages of planning and implementation of projects and programs.
  • Proactively ensure progress, resolve issues, track risks, and drive mitigation plans. Clear any barriers for the project team. Support all aspects of deployment including communication and change plans.
  • Manage projects within agreed governance structure and processes. Provide regular status updates/reports to stakeholders.
  • Bring structured thinking, planning, and a focus on business objectives into the programs and projects.
  • Work closely with other team members and stakeholders to validate work meets business needs/requirements.
  • Ensure continuous learning and usage of various project management methodologies.

FAQs

What is the role of the P&O Senior Program and Project Manager?

The P&O Senior Program and Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple People & Organization programs and projects within the People Technology, Data and Insights team, ensuring delivery within specified budgets, timelines, and quality.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include managing programs/projects, driving project scope definition, tracking progress, resolving issues, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring continuous learning and usage of various project management methodologies.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree, preferably with a Master's Degree or MBA, strong experience in leading data-focused projects in large organizations, analytical and organizational skills, and excellent communication skills in English.

Are there any desirable skills or experiences for this role?

Yes, desirable skills include industry certification in Project Management and agile, technology management consulting experience, and experience with emerging technologies like AI, as well as knowledge of Human Resources trends and technology solutions.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Dublin, Ireland, but there is also an alternative location option in Prague, Czech Republic.

What is the employment type for this position?

This position is a full-time regular employment role.

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we do remote work but in a hybrid format.

What is Novartis' commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Novartis is committed to building an inclusive work environment and diverse teams that are representative of the patients and communities they serve.

How can I learn more about career opportunities at Novartis?

You can join the Novartis Network to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as they become available.

What benefits and rewards does Novartis offer to employees?

Novartis offers a range of benefits and rewards aimed at helping employees thrive both personally and professionally, which can be explored in their benefits handbook.

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Novartis

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Novartis is reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. As a leading global medicines company, we use innovative science and digital technologies to create transformative treatments in areas of great medical need. In our quest to find new medicines, we consistently rank among the world’s top companies investing in research and development. Novartis products reach nearly 800 million people globally and we are finding innovative ways to expand access to our latest treatments. Around 108,000 people of more than 140 nationalities work at Novartis around the world.

Culture & Values

  • Inspired

    Engage our people. Strive for patients. Live our purpose

  • Curious

    Learn. Be open. Be self-aware

  • Unbossed

    Create clarity. Serve others. Own your actions

  • Integrity

    Be honest. Have courage. Do what’s right