Senior Manager, Project Management in Devens, MA

Working with UsChallenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there’s no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.The Senior Manager, Project Management position is responsible for leading cross-functional projects and programs at the manufacturing site. Typical projects supported by this project manager role include site readiness for new launches, implementation of new technologies and materials, information system updates and migrations, changes to the capabilities of the plant, and technical and business process changes. This position collaborates on these efforts with site and global stakeholders across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, information technology, facilities, manufacturing science & technology, and other functional areas. The role contributes to the success of the site by applying an organized approach to project planning and driving the execution of complex changes.Given the dynamic nature of cell therapy, these projects require an individual who can provide structure while quickly adapting to change and moving project teams forward. This position reports in through the site’s PMO team and is actively involved in the maturation of site project and portfolio management processes, tools, and methodologies.Shifts Available:TBDResponsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:Manage multiple, high complexity, cross-functional process improvement and/or Technical Commercialization projects and/or programs.Lead project planning, including development of the approach, planning activities, and planning schedule.Identify stakeholders and drive conversations to align on clear project requirements, scope, and deliverables.Ensure project goals and benefit Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are clearly defined and aligned with site’s strategic objectives. Hold team accountable to measure project impact & value delivered once completed.Leverage site and global resources to identify the activities needed to produce the deliverables.Plan and secure resources needed to execute the work. Maintain accurate project resource allocations and advise organization of constraints.Develop and maintain project budget and regular reporting (in conjunction with finance and project engineering).Develop and manage detailed project schedules. Coordinate and track execution of project plan activities and action items to ensure that deliverables are completed on time and in alignment with Quality standards.Lead the development of integrated timelines, ensuring alignment with Global Project timelines.Develop critical path analyses to understand risks and opportunities within project timelines.Plan and manage project team workshops and meetings. Communicate outcomes via meeting notes, risk and issue logs, and action items logs in alignment with site practices.Proactively identify project & program risks and work with the team and team leader to document & develop contingency plans.Control changes to scope and timeline in conjunction with project sponsors and governing bodies.Prepare and deliver presentations and project status updates to portfolio management system, project team members, leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure ongoing visibility to project plans, status, decisions, risks, and issues.Capture and share project information electronically using online knowledge management tools.Lead planning and communications for cutovers to ensure regulatory and cGMP compliance.Conduct lessons learned with project teams and share with organization to foster continuous improvement.Coach organization and junior team members on project and portfolio management process.Ensure that team recommendations related to project direction, timelines, andbudget, which need endorsement by governance teams, are planned for review at appropriate milestonesUse lean tools such as Process mapping, visual management, value stream mapping as applicable.Maintaining alignment/standardization in methodology, procedure, and governance of PMO.Promote excellence in project management by leveraging PMO best practices, fostering knowledge sharing, innovation, and process improvements, and cultivating a collaborative, communicative, and highperforming teamKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Cell Therapy experience is a plus.Experience managing a range of small and large projects and project teams.Strong skills in all phases of project management including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling and closure.Experience with predictive/waterfall project management processes and methodologies.Sound knowledge of financial, operational, and business management principlesProficient in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, MS Project, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Visio.Experience with OnePlan Portfo