Senior Director, Program Management Systems and Infrastructures

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The Senior Director PM Systems and Infrastructures is responsible for developing implementing and sustaining an enterprise-wide Program Management (PM) Systems and Infrastructure ecosystem that enables operational efficiency strategic visibility and data-driven decision-making across all program and portfolio levels. This role leads the vision and execution of the Enterprise Program Management (EPM) environment ensuring that program managers and PM Leadership are supported by integrated scalable and fit-for-purpose tools and processes.

The Senior Director oversees key platformsincluding ePlan (Planisware) for the development plan per project Microsoft Project / Planner for bottom-up planning of near-term deliverables and the Global Program Team (GPT) collaborative workspace and repository.

This role ensures system interoperability data quality and data governance across the enterprise enabling readiness for routine business processes (e.g. month-end close financial reviews and portfolio processes).

Partnering closely with R&D PPM and BI&T leadership the Senior Director will establish and lead a high-performing team driving cross-functional integration automation and innovation. They are responsible to drive the AI vision for PM in direct alignment with the overall PPM Strategic Vision The incumbent will set standards for enterprise data integrity design future-forward digital solutions and provide strategic leadership in the development and adoption of tools that support scientific operational and business objectives across the organization.

Duties/Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Vision

• Establish and lead the PM Systems & Infrastructures function setting a strategic vision for a unified Enterprise Program Management (EPM) ecosystem that enables both Program Manager and enterprise level successes.

• Define and drive a multi-year roadmap for enterprise planning systems ensuring alignment with PPM strategy R&D objectives and evolving business needs.

• Champion innovation through the integration of AI automation and analytics to enable proactive and data-driven portfolio management.

Enterprise Systems Oversight

• Serve as the system owner and business leader for ePlan (Planisware) ensuring functionality meets the needs of Program Managers the Resource Management team and the Portfolio Insights & Reporting team.

• Responsible for simplifying and maintaining the ePlan environment to enable efficient and consistent scheduling practices by the Program Managers (per asset indication in alignment with the development plan). ePlan must enable high-level timeline / critical path visibility scenario planning and resource forecasting.

• Partner with R&D functions (e.g. GDO Regulatory Medical) to enable use and data sharing across planning systems as applicable.

• Evaluate and refine GPT collaborative spaces (e.g. SharePoint Teams OneNote) into a consistent environment to serve as a secure collaborative workspace and repository that enhances transparency data flow and program execution.

AI and Data Quality Management

• Lead the design and deployment of AI-driven solutions that enhance project planning scenario planning risk management and data quality.

• Partner within PPM and BI&T to ensure data governance and quality across all relevant systems to ensure data integrity consistency and readiness for monthly executive reviews (MEC) financial reporting and portfolio decision processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with Portfolio & Program Management (PPM) leadership to define and implement processes that promote consistency transparency and strategic alignment across the portfolio.

• Collaborate with BI&T R&D Finance and Business Operations to ensure enterprise systems are scalable compliant and optimized for performance.

• Serve as a strategic liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure requirements are translated effectively into system capabilities.

Team Leadership and Organizational Development

• Build mentor and lead a high-performing PM Systems & Infrastructure team fostering a culture of collaboration inclusion accountability and continuous learning.

• Define clear roles responsibilities and success metrics for the team ensuring operational excellence and alignment with organizational priorities.

• Drive change management and user adoption efforts to embed new technologies and processes across the enterprise.

Governance Compliance and Continuous Improvement

• Establish and maintain standards policies and best practices for enterprise planning and portfolio management systems.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory security and data privacy standards across all system implementations and integrations.

• Continuously assess emerging technologies industry trends and AI trends to keep the EPM ecosystem modern efficient and strategically competitive.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in business administration Engineering Information Systems or a related discipline required.

• Advanced degree (MS MBA or equivalent) strongly preferred.

• A professional certification in Project / Program Management (PMP PgMP) is an asset.

• Certifications or training in relevant enterprise systems (Planisware Microsoft Project Microsoft Planner Microsoft SharePoint) data analytics or AI/ML applications preferred.

Professional Experience

• 15 years of progressive leadership experience in program portfolio or systems management within a complex matrixed or global organization ideally in pharma biotech or technology-driven environments.

• Demonstrated success in designing implementing and managing enterprise-level program management systems (e.g. Planisware Microsoft Project Server/Online Microsoft Planner or equivalent).

• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and enterprise transformations including systems integrations data governance frameworks and AI-enabled planning environments.

• Track record of establishing fit-for-purpose project management infrastructures that enhance strategic and operational visibility resource allocation and decision-making.

• Hands-on experience in data quality management portfolio analytics and system interoperability across R&D Finance and Operations functions.

• Strong understanding of end-to-end program lifecycle management including planning execution and portfolio review processes (MEC financial consolidation KPI reporting).

• Experience driving organizational change management and user adoption strategies across diverse stakeholder groups.

Leadership and Technical Competencies

• Strategic and systems-oriented thinker with the ability to translate business vision into scalable technology and process solutions.

• Exceptional leadership and people management skills with demonstrated ability to build and inspire multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities leveraging AI data modeling and automation to improve forecasting and performance.

• Advanced communication influencing and stakeholder engagement skills across executive technical and operational levels.

• Proven ability to operate effectively in dynamic fast-paced and ambiguous environments balancing strategic foresight with hands-on execution.

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