Manager – Project Management

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The Manager, Project Management, Cell Therapy is responsible for leading cross-functional projects 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:

TBD

Responsibilities:

• 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 on project and portfolio management process.
• Ensure that team recommendations related to project direction, timelines, and budget, which need endorsement by governance teams, are planned for review at appropriate milestones
• Use lean tools such as Process mapping, visual management, value stream mapping as appropriate.
• 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 high-performing team focused on cross-functional problem-solving and execution excellence

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience working in biopharma, cell therapy, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), FDA regulated, or other regulated environments is a plus
• Experience with predictive/waterfall project management processes and methodologies.  PMP/CAPM certification a plus.
• Basic knowledge of financial, operational, and business management principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Project, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Experience with OnePlan Portfolio Management a plus. 
• Able to take initiative and work independently to meet objectives with a high level of accountability. 
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.  Can efficiently manage a high volume of information.
• Effective verbal, written and presentation skills.  Able to navigate across a global matrix organization and influence others to achieve results.
• Analytical problem solving and critical thinking skills.  Understands detailed relationships and can quickly assess the impact of new information.
• Comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment.  Able to prioritize across competing demands.
• A passion for learning and improvement including a desire to advance project management proficiency.
• A team player with the desire to build positive relationships and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
• Ability to enter laboratory/ manufacturing spaces that require appropriate levels of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work in an office-based setting requiring sitting and repetitive use of arms/ hands/ wrists, especially when working with a computer.
• This position requires up to 5% of travel.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, information technology, business, or related field
• 5 years of relevant work experience including 2 years of project experience, preferably in life sciences

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Devens - MA - US: $99,110 - $120,098

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
 

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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R1595173 : Manager, Project Management, Cell Therapy in Devens, MA