Program Manager- Large Programs
Program Manager- Large Programs
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$ 169700 - 267200
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Job Description
Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where our company has codified its 130-year legacy. Our success is backed by ethical integrity forward momentum and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.
We know that our people are the key to our success which is why our team works to attract develop retain and inspire our people so that they can learn grow and make a true impact on the world. Together we collaborate to create a culturally rich diverse organization ensuring we remain innovative and agile.
Our company is committed to inclusion ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please specify to our Talent Acquisition team if you need any support during the application or hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age disability status religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin.
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our team as a Director of Program Management and Execution Excellence. We are looking for a season Program manager with a passion for driving impactful business outcomes for our company. This role offers the opportunity to influence mentor and lead cross-functional teams while managing large-scale projects that span multiple divisions and groups. If you thrive in a fast-paced agile environment and are ready to make a significant impact we want to hear from you!
The primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Lead and manage 1-2 Very Large programs connected across multiple applications Value Teams and Platform components to ensure that these programs stay on target and are effective and deliver business value quickly.
- Drive business outcomes by providing focused updates on multiple projects across programs.
- Serve as an individual contributor while actively influencing coaching and mentoring resources across various projects.
- Develop and implement project management strategies that align with organizational goals and objectives.
- Monitor project progress identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope goals and deliverables.
- Facilitate communication and coordination among project teams ensuring alignment and synergy.
- Prepare and present project status reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the project management team.
- Ensure project costs are well managed and any opportunities to identify efficiencies and cost savings are identified and delivered.
- Additionally this individual will play point across the whole division to consistently review and report on Project status beyond these 1 to 2 very large programs.
Required Education Experience and skills:
- Bachelors degree in business Management or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in program/project management with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale projects.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
- Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to influence coach and mentor team members across various projects.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced agile environment
Preferred Experience & Skills:
- Masters degree in business administration (MBA) or a related field.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
- Experience with Agile and Lean methodologies.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience in driving business outcomes through strategic project management.
- Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together talented and committed people with diverse experiences perspectives skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas broad experiences backgrounds and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one anothers thinking and approach problems collectively.
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U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5 2023 employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week Monday - Thursday although the specific days may vary by site or organization with Friday designated as a remote-working day unless business critical tasks require an on-site Hybrid work model does not apply to and daily in-person attendance is required for field-based positions; facility-based manufacturing-based or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as remote.
The salary range for this role is
$169700.00 - $267200.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills geographic location government requirements and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical dental vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) retirement benefits including 401(k) paid holidays vacation and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
San Francisco Residents Only:We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only:We will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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Merck & Co. Inc. Rahway NJ USA also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC Rahway NJ USA does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place introductions are position specific. Please no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
DomesticVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
1st - DayValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
N/ARequired Skills:
Animal Vaccination Cost Management Disease Prevention Driving Continuous Improvement Global Health Management Process Management Strategy Measurement Analysis Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) Portfolio Programme and Project Support Program Management Project Delivery Project Management Project Management Improvement Project Scoping Risk Management Stakeholder Relationship Management Strategic Program Management Team Management Veterinary Medicine Waterfall ModelPreferred Skills:
Leading Project TeamsJob Posting End Date:
06/11/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
