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Senior Manager, Project Management

Jazz Pharmaceuticals · Palo Alto, CA · Yesterday
RemoteRemoteInformation Technology$142k–$212k/yrFull-time

Essential Functions

  • Applies project management expertise and knowledge of drug development to gather information and incorporate input from functional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to create and accurately maintain integrated project schedules / Gantt charts that serve as roadmaps to ensure delivery on assigned projects
  • Drives execution of projects by focusing on critical path activities and holding team members accountable for delivery of assigned tasks and addressing assigned issues and actions
  • Supports PML and other team members to ensure and maintain alignment between Integrated Product Development Plans (IPDPs) and Functional Matrix Team (FMT) plans
  • Supports PML in managing costs – partnering with finance and other team members to manage compilation of annual budgets ($ & FTE), control costs and ensure reforecasting is in line with operational plans
  • Supports PML on risk management activities – maintaining the risk register and monitoring execution of mitigation / contingency plans
  • Plays a key role in sharing of key information within the broader project team through management of the project team space (e.g., Project SharePoint site, MS Teams channel etc)
  • Ensures accurate portfolio reporting through accurate maintenance of key data in approved planning systems
  • Participates in implementing improvements to project management processes, tools and infrastructure to ensure ongoing efficiency across the organization

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Possesses good understanding of all phases of the drug development cycle and has some technical understanding toward the successful development and registration of pharmaceutical products
  • Fully trained in all relevant PM processes and can competently use and employ essential project management tools and methodologies to facilitate project team activities, manage risks and ensure project execution
  • Able to independently manage all stages of a development program
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills both one-on-one and in a team setting
  • Ability to work jointly with team leader to guide, motivate and influence project team members and ensure conflicting functional needs are recognized and resolved in a professional and timely manner
  • Ability to influence without authority and balance task requirements with personality issues to solve a broad range of problems in varying scope and complexity
  • Strong meeting management and process facilitation skills to actively lead project team meetings, record key decisions and actions for the projects
  • Ability to clearly communicate project status and resource constraints to senior team leaders
  • Eye for detail and ability to focus on constructing detailed schedules / Gantt charts
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Project); Planisware experience a plus, Smartsheets and Visio a plus

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

  • Graduate Degree + 6 years of total experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred, including minimum 4 years independently managing or leading cross-functional project teams in a drug development company
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) a plus

Pay

  • Base pay range: $141,600.00 - $212,400.00
  • Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors
  • Internal equity considerations will also influence individual base pay decisions
  • This range will be reviewed on a regular basis

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan
  • Discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz's Long Term Equity Incentive Plan
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement savings plan
  • Flexible paid vacation

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