Location: Barcelona (Hybrid/ Office )Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.The Project Manager role is to bring an enterprise-wide, unified view of Novartis' strategy across the RDC continuum and guide the companies' planning and execution. Imagine the IT partnership opportunities you could bring!This role will provide the Project Management needed to drive technology roadmap for S&G focusing and enabling decision making in the function that directly drives success of Novartis through more effective product roadmaps, market analysis as well as evaluation for acquisitions.The job purpose is to act as a project management lead leading a team of project associates to deliver IT solutions. We are looking for an experienced individual in S&G (Strategy & Growth) IT space to lead end to end delivery of the solutions that re-define how Novartis operates.About the RoleMajor accountabilities:Managing the delivery of internal and outsourced projects from project initiation to transition to operations.Engage with global business leaders and leverage the appropriate IT teams and Functions to determine requirements and deliver IT solutions to improve efficiency and generate value.Delivering projects on time and within budget and to meet the desired business objectives.Establishing plan and initiating project mobilization by confirming project scope, estimate, resources, roles, and responsibilities.Ensuring appropriate use of project management methods and tools depending on the type of project (e.g. Agile).Directing outputs of the project team, ensuring overall success of project and effective use of resources. Monitoring and controlling execution of project and establish project governance, managing risks and issues.Ensuring project adherence with Data privacy, Security and Compliance policies and procedures within Project Management service scope. Have in-depth understanding of the validation procedures followed in a regulated environment.Engage with various user communities in S&G space to identify high priority subject areas. Develop project rationale and perform scoping assessments to determine feasibility of projects.University degree in Informatics, Computer Sciences, Life Sciences or similar.A minimum of 10+ years of experience as a Program / Project Manager. A minimum of 5+ years of experience in working in the Pharma or IT Industry.Ability to understand and communicate with many different stakeholders, e.g., those in business, IT and quality.Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English language).Knowledge of / exposure to Drug Research, Development or Commercialization portfolios would be an advantage.Superior leadership, interpersonal, communication, collaboration, influencing, negotiation, problem solving skills and stakeholder management.Superior project and program management skills, including strong knowledge of and ability to apply various methodologies (e.g. ICE, PRINCE2, Agile, Waterfall etc.).Must bring hands-on experience on driving Agile delivery.General understanding of current technologies especially in the data space, and their application to enable business value.Experience working in a global, multi-cultural and matrix environment. Experience in delivering GxP IT solutions is an added advantage.Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? Learn more about our culture.
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