Program Manager Enterprise Strategic Initiative Management

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Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

Join us and make a difference. We hire the best people and provide them with a work environment that places a premium on diversity, integrity, collaboration and personal development. Through a culture of inclusion, we create a better, more productive work environment. We believe that the diverse experiences and perspectives of all our employees help to drive innovation and transformative business results.

Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming patients’ lives through science. At the core of that mission are the talented individuals who contribute their “unique” skillsets to help us drive innovation and deliver truly life-changing drugs for our patients. As we continue to pursue that mission, we’re looking for talented professionals like you to join our team. What unique gene will you bring?

Strategic Initiative Management (SIM) enables the successful implementation of strategic choices through the planning and execution of tactical initiatives. As an integral member of the SIM team, the Program Manager will work closely with the Initiative Lead to: 1) ensure the initiative is set up for success, including development of the initiative charter, acquisition of adequate team resources, establishment of initiative governance, and creation of initiative roadmap and detailed plan; 2) continually monitor initiative execution, including progress and status report, dependency and risk identification, and issue mitigation and resolution; and, 3) confirm the initiative has achieved its objectives, including confirmation of value capture and initiative close out activities.

This position will report directly to the Executive Director – Strategic Initiative Management & Continuous Improvement, and indirectly to the Initiative Lead for the duration of the assigned initiative.

Key Responsibilities


Manage cross-functional project team to successfully deliver project(s) of major complexity, risk and significance to the company.

Apply project management methodologies, processes, systems, and tools that are consistent and common among BMS PMOs.

Responsible for overall planning, execution, and monitoring of assigned project(s)

Develop scope and schedule for implementation activities including change management and communications.

Work collaboratively to ensure on time delivery of projects per business needs.

Deliver projects on budget, on time and within quality guidelines of the client.





Facilitate regular meetings to review execution status to plan. Coordinate with team and drive accountability and completion of assigned deliverables.

Understand project dependencies both within and across the project, working with various Project Managers to ensure these are accurately reflected in project plans

Manage project budget and recommend changes to funding and resources.

Ensure project deliverables are completed in accordance with PMO methodology.

Develop and manage all internal and external program communications, including status, metrics, etc.

Understand Strategic Initiative Management Office operational approach, tools and best practices.


Functional Competencies


Excellent time management skills, creating reasonable and realistic project schedule.

Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and work in a dynamic, fast paced environment

Distinctive problem solving and analysis skills, combined with impeccable business judgment and ability to communicate with senior management team.

Demonstrated ability managing risks and planning for unfavorable scenarios and future challenges.

Demonstrated analytical and logical skills with a focus on fact-based decision making.

Demonstrated ability to show conceptual thinking and see the big picture, identify patterns and make connections and key issues in complex situations.

Posses a clear vision of project/program direction and ability to communicate this vision. Instills a sense of project ownership

Demonstrates strong attentions to details.

Ability to define an approach, logically group and order work, assess resource requirements and impact to work if resources change


Desired Background, Knowledge and Experience


BA, MS or MBA; and 5 years of biopharma industry experience

Extensive Project Management experience required; Knowledgeable of project management standards, preferably PMP certified

Demonstrated ability in leading complex strategic projects.

Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic and challenging environment

Demonstrated ability to achieve success when working and leading project teams in a matrix organization.

Ability to successfully work across multiple levels of an organization

Demonstrated ability in building relationships, influencing, negotiating and driving organizational engagement

Proven track record of setting aggressive goals and meeting them.

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, competing priorities and navigate uncertainty across the matrix

Strong oral and written communications skills, as well as strong analytical ability

Flexibility to adapt to changing needs of the organization

Expertise in Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Excel


Bristol-Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Bristol-Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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