Job Description
Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a "Safety First, Quality Always, Inclusion for All" mindset striving for continuous improvement.
The Manufacturing Strategy and Portfolio Management Office (S&PMO) is responsible for creating and delivering the manufacturing divisional strategy. The team designs, executes, and monitors processes required to deliver on our Manufacturing Division strategic portfolio commitments. This includes integrating key strategy elements needed to transform the business with ongoing project/initiative elements required to run and improve the business. The team provides project, program, and/or change management support for prioritized projects within the divisional portfolio. This includes program leadership of the Future Talent program which involves partnering with Global Talent Acquisition, orchestration of our Intern super week, coordination of Fall university recruiting, and leading a Community of Practice with hiring managers, campus ambassadors.
In this role, you will report to Executive Director, Head of Strategy & PMO and be responsible for the Future Talent program management as well as hold change management responsibilities. This individual must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and be hands-on. This role requires strong partnership and communication skills to enable interfacing with both internal and external stakeholders, problem-solving skills, rapid disciplined decisions, and prioritization of work.
AD Project Management responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Project Management - Setting and driving execution against project outcomes (ex. Recruiting timeline)
• Stakeholder Management - Working with cross-functional teams including HR and various hiring managers across our Manufacturing Division operations/functional areas, and our Company Research Laboratories
• Risk Management - Identify and manage execution risk and escalate when appropriate
• Strategy Development - Collaborating effectively with Enterprise level teams, functional areas, and support functions to drive project delivery.
• Budget management - Future Talent budget includes working with vendors and funding university events
• Change management - Support divisional change management capability strategy and transformational projects as needed
• Communication skills - Develop effective communication materials targeted for your audience

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree required

Required Experience and Skills:

• 7 years of experience with BA/BS, 5 years of experience with MS, 3 years of experience with PhD
• Strong and persuasive communication and presentation skills at all levels (executive, customer, individual contributor) as well as interpersonal skills with the ability to develop high-quality working relationships both internally and externally
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills, and the ability to identify and escalate scenarios that may represent risk exposures for the company
• Proven leadership skills spanning both strategic and functional roles
• Ability to work in ambiguous situations, formulate a plan and drive outcomes

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience in future talent programs
• Project Management certification desired
• Change Management Execution or Strategy Realization Framework training
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating and project managing large, complex, cross-functional/cross-divisional projects and portfolios of projects
• Demonstrated strong cross-functional team leadership abilities and experience
• Demonstrated experience in developing strategy and ability to think strategically
• Knowledge of regulatory / industry requirements to work in a tightly regulated environment
• Working knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes (pharmaceutical experience preferred)
• Operational Excellence/our Company Production System experience

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In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
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Expected salary range:
$122,800.00 - $193,300.00
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
Domestic
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:05/08/2024
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Requisition ID:R292416