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Sr. Manager, Project Management (Launch Excellence)
Sr. Manager, Project Management (Launch Excellence)-April 2024
Kalamazoo
Apr 18, 2025
ABOUT PFIZER
Pfizer is a pharmaceuticals and biotechnology company.
10,000+ employees
Biotechnology, Manufacturing
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About Sr. Manager, Project Management (Launch Excellence)

  Why Patients Need You

  At Pfizer, our mission is to inspire a best-in-class culture of continuous improvement and project management that empowers colleagues and enables simple, effective processes. Whether you are managing projects or liaising with others, your contribution in this team will help in making our work easier and faster so that we can deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives.

  What You Will Achieve

  In your role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as a liaison between project management and Global Supply Chain leaders of product portfolios, supply chain planning, and strategy. You will partner with Site Leadership Team members, Launch Excellence at/above site, and PGS strategy on site master planning to define improvement projects aligned with business strategy. You'll review the status ofprojects and budgets,prepare status reports, and support your project managers in escalating issues for decision.You will also develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers and stakeholders.

  As a Senior Manager, you will be setting the objectives for multiple projects and programs led by your team. You will deploy resources and lead pay, performance, goal setting, and development discussions for those who report to you. Your managerial and technical skills will help in guiding the people in your team. Your understanding of the external marketplace and customer requirements will facilitate knowledge sharing practices in your team and outside. You shall be relied on to manage operational activities that support the goals of the site and sets direction for its success.

  Through your expertise and extensive knowledge, you will be able to foster a culture that promotes innovation and thrives on doing better for patients and healthcare.

  How You Will Achieve It

  Set objectives and priorities for multiple projects and ongoing work activities of direct reports.

  Manages the coordination of multiple projects, budgets and related interdependencies of moderate complexity with multiple functions across site.

  Support resource forecasts and confirms appropriate team resources assigned for project/program support.

  Leads and facilitate the identification of operation and project/program issues and risks and drives resolution through a matrix environment, effectively documenting decisions/rationale.

  Provide assessment of milestones, investment triggers and go/no go decisionpoints,to prepare for governance presentations to support portfolio-level and master planning decision making and prioritization.

  Facilitate team to appropriate discussions leading to effective decision-making, alternative development options, including pros, cons and risks.

  Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and Global Supply Chain leaders of product portfolios, supply chain planning, and strategy.

  Manage organizational complexity by understanding company, division, and site priorities, adapting to ever-changing internal/ external environmental factors.

  Work with and lead multi-national and multi-vendor teams, including colleague resources to identify, prioritize, justify and deliver process improvements projects across the full lifecycle of solution delivery and support and other key areas.

  Provide strategic direction and develops innovative, advanced new concepts that improve the work processes / products across own and related disciplines.

  Build and maintain a diverse and inclusive team culture and support Pfizer's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion objectives within the business unit.

  Qualifications

  Must-Have

  Bachelor's Degreeand10+ years of demonstrated experience.

  Prior managerial and team leadership experience.

  Strong experience training and development of staff.

  Good People Management experience.

  Must effectively lead and communicate with their teams as well as stakeholders throughout the entire lifecycle of a project.

  Must handle the organization and delegation of tasks. They must also ensure that all project materials and deliverables are completed on time.

  Advanced experience working with budgets.

  Must understand how to resolve issues and adapt their projects creatively to avoid mishaps and losses.

  Must ensure their stakeholders and team members stay motivated throughout a project's lifecycle. Moreover, they must be able to manage their team to ensure top-quality results and on-time completion of project deliverables.

  Demonstrated teamwork, problem solving, decision making, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

  Strong experience working with Excel, PowerPoint, delivering Presentations.

  Prior experience interacting with, presenting to and partnering with senior executives and external customers.

  Nice-to-Have

  Master's degreeand relevant pharmaceutical experience.

  2-5 years leadership of a project/program management team.

  Demonstrated leadership in a matrix organization.

  Knowledge of project management concepts. Professional PM Certification (Project Management Professional [PMP] or equivalent) preferred.

  Demonstrated ability to actively participate in the resolution of technical challenges, as well as demonstrated analytical and business skills (financial acumen).

  Demonstrated skills in team facilitation and effective communications, both oral and written.

  Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

  PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.

  Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.

  Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

  Work Location Assignment:Flexible

  Other Job Details:

  Last Date to Apply for Job: February 6, 2024

  Eligible for Relocation Package

  Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus

  The annual base salary for this position ranges from $131,200.00 to $218,600.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

  Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

  Sunshine Act

  Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

  EEO & Employment Eligibility

  Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.

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