Director, Project Management & Strategic Operations

Company: Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 31, 2024

Job Description:

Director, Project Management & Strategic Operations page is loaded Director, Project Management & Strategic Operations Apply locations Boston, MA time type Full time posted on Posted 19 Days Ago job requisition id REQ-23500 Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:The Project Management & Strategic Operations Director serves as the end-to-end program lead for large-scale strategic programs of high business value. Drives benefit achievement by leading program initiation, planning, solution design and build, and by measuring key performance indicators and solution adoption. Engages other colleagues/resources and assigns appropriate responsibilities to support achievement of program roadmap and project plan(s). Independently applies expert knowledge of advanced methodologies, selecting and applying high-level project management tools to conduct analyses, reporting and related activities for assigned projects. Contributes to the development of internal protocols and processes used to carry out program management work. Responsible for program management activities including contingency/dependency tracking, status reporting, issue/risk identification and tracking, scope management, estimation, and internal/external stakeholder management. Provides oversight to workstream/task leads within the program; resolves any escalated project risks, issues and dependencies. Manages the overall scope and timing of the program, ensuring on-time and within budget delivery.Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees end-to-end program management activities for large-scale, strategic programs of high business value, with oversight for the full project lifecycle
• Manages the progress and contributions of workstream leads or subordinate project managers to ensure all activities deliver expected value within committed timeframes and budget
• Manages contingencies between multiples projects and monitors interdependencies and synergies where required
• Builds and synthesizes highly-detailed project plans, budgeting & forecasting models or resource plans, requiring significant stakeholder management skills and interpretation of diverse and varied information
• Develops statements of work, stakeholder management plans, guiding principles, project goals, risks, resource allocation, and roles and responsibilities for assigned projects
• Secures, leads, motivates and inspires the internal and external resources required to effectively deliver the program. Establishes the program's governance (e.g., sponsors, approvers, stakeholders)
• Participates in the evaluation, selection and management of external resources or vendors
• Provides transparency in project progress and effectively anticipates and mitigates major risks across the project lifecycle
• Proactively crafts feasible solutions to combat risks and issues. Exercises sound judgement balancing risks and making prompt decisions in ambiguous or difficult situations
• Manages communication with management at a detailed functional level and discusses/resolves issues
• Works with all required functions and groups to effectively plan and execute the program/project(s). May coordinate resources across organizational boundaries
• Trains and coaches project teams in execution methodologies and promotes adoption of best practices
• Develops tools and training methods to enable successful project management throughout the enterprise. Ensures project delivery is in conformance with company methodologies and standards; recommends improvements and changes as necessary
• Evaluates program costs and benefits including actual results and forecasts with comparisons to original or baseline plan and updates plans with accurate, up-to-date information in a timely manner. Reports financial information and status to leadership. Ensures program solution(s) meets quality and reliability requirements and that the launch approach meets or exceeds adoption targets. Monitors program results/performance for significant deviations, evaluates options and makes recommendations for corrective actions, and then implements selected actionsKnowledge and Skills:
  • Proven experience in cross-functional execution including medium to large-scale projects
  • Critical thought partner and proven ability to connect people and ideas to drive outcomes
  • Demonstrated ability to connect with over divisions and functions throughout Vertex
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects at a given time, ensuring deadlines, budgets and status updates
  • Highly developed communication skills and the ability to synthesize data and information into meaningful insights
  • Very detail oriented and strong project/operation management skills
  • Ability to handle ambiguityEducation and Experience:
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Typically requires 10 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience We're enabling flexibility and choice between individuals and their managers to maintain our strong culture of collaboration and ensure a daily vibrancy within our sites globally. In this Hybrid or On-Site-Eligible role, you can -choose to work: 1. - Hybrid - and work remotely up to two days per week; -or select 2. - On-Site and -work 5 days per week with ad hoc flexibility. #LI-AR1 #LI-Hybrid Flex Designation:Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleFlex Eligibility Status: In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: -
      1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
      2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility. Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time. Company Information Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com Similar Jobs (4) Director, Project Management & Strategic Operations locations Boston, MA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Project Management and Strategic Operations Manager locations Boston, MA time type Full time posted on Posted 13 Days Ago Associate Director, CMC Strategic Operations locations Boston, MA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. The company has approved medicines that treat the underlying causes of multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases - cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia - and continues to advance clinical and research programs in these diseases. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including APOL1-mediated kidney disease, acute and neuropathic pain, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency .Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex's global headquarters is now located in Boston's Innovation District and its international headquarters is in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 14 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit www.vrtx.com -or follow us on Facebook , Twitter/X , - LinkedIn , - YouTube -and - Instagram . The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique, and we recognize that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths. By embracing those strengths and celebrating differences, we are fostering an inclusive culture where each of us can bring our authentic selves to work, inspire innovation together, and change people's lives. -Our vision is clear: to be the place where an authentic, diverse mix of talent want to come, to stay, and do their best work.
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