Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Liaison with stakeholders in both selling and buying entities, including business partners, technologists, IT vendors, and end-users regarding project requirements.
• Manage assigned IT projects to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, quality, and scope.
• Adhere to the IT Operating Model and maintain project workflow in the project governance system (Planview).
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation as per BD’s project management lifecycle guidelines.
• Develop a detailed project plan including scope, success factors, deliverables, work breakdown structure, schedule, budget, quality, resources, and communications.
• Manage scope change requests in coordination with the Project Owner.
• Coordinate with business stakeholders and vendors for seamless project execution.
• Measure project performance using project management tools.
• Perform risk management analysis to reduce project risks and escalate to leadership when needed.
• Prepare project status reports and facilitate project update meetings.
• Assist the M&A Lead in other activities as required.

Experience Required

• 5–7 years of project management experience using PMBOK guidelines.
• Experience managing systems migration and integration in a merger, acquisition, or divestiture context.
• Experience managing projects in complex, fast-paced IT environments, with a focus on M&A.

Skills & Certifications

• Knowledge of Program Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK®) concepts (agile, waterfall planning, etc.).
• Expertise in project management tools (MS Project, SharePoint, etc.).
• Skilled in stakeholder management, risk management, vendor management, and quality plans.
• Strong leadership and presence, with the ability to engage and inspire project stakeholders.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving risks and issues.
• Effective time management, interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead virtual meetings/workshops.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, Project, SharePoint).

Eligibilities & qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or project management, with 6 years of experience in a global manufacturing company in an FDA-regulated environment.
• Certifications such as ACP, SCRUM, PMP, PgMP, Prince II, SAFe, or equivalent.
• Experience with ERP functions like Quote to Cash, Procure to Pay, and Manufacture.

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