Program Manager, (Atlanta, GA)

Make your mark for patients

Program Manager US PMO

Are you ready to lead strategic initiatives and drive impactful results Were seeking a Program Manager to oversee and coordinate multiple projects and cross-functional teams ensuring alignment with UCBs long-term vision.

As a Program Manager you will oversee and coordinate multiple projects products and strategic initiatives. This position provides guidance to Project Managers and ensures effective communication across cross-functional teams acting as a project manager for several concurrent efforts.

This position is located in our Atlanta GA corporate office. Candidates should reside in this location.

What Youll Do

• Lead and coordinate diverse projects and initiatives ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.
• Guide Project Managers and facilitate collaboration among cross-functional teams.

• Drive project delivery using established program and project management standards.
• Define program requirements and objectives based on the project charter and sponsor guidance ensuring alignment with UCBs long-term vision.
• Develop program strategies and baseline plans (resources scope scheduling) using SMART business cases.
• Partner with Finance to set oversee and monitor budgets manage resource planning and ensure robust change controls.
• Apply project management processes throughout the program lifecycle leveraging tools like Asana MS Teams SharePoint Launch Tracker and CRM systems.
• Oversee program execution monitor performance and proactively address risks and opportunities.
• Define and track KPIs conduct project reviews and manage transitions in line with UCB and US PMO standards.
• Manage communication plans for effective information flow to all stakeholders.
• Design and implement optimal program strategies supporting timely and quality decision-making.
• Build and share knowledge across the organization including industry-specific and functional expertise.
• Champion best practices contribute to process improvements and train colleagues as needed.
• Participate in UCBs Project Management Community.

Who Youll Work With

Youll collaborate with Project Managers Finance cross-functional teams and organizational leadership.

Interested For this position youll need the following education experience and skills:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in technology discipline business administration management or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience
• Minimum of 2 years experience managing multiple projects and leading teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in budget/resource allocation project methodologies prioritization and planning.
• Strong leadership organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project Asana).
• Strategic thinking problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Preferred certifications: PMP or PgMP.
• Knowledge of Agile or Waterfall methodologies budgeting scheduling resource allocation and risk management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and a solution-driven mindset.

This positions anticipated salary range is $124000$162000 annually. Actual compensation will consider internal equity geographic region and the candidates experience and skills.

Are you ready to go beyond to create value and make your mark for patients If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us
At UCB we dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent afraid to push forward collaborate and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring supportive culture where everyone feels included respected and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We go beyond to create value for our patients and always with a human focus whether thats on our patients our employees or our planet. Working for us you will discover a place where you can grow and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB weve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment your employment with UCB or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws orders and regulations.

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