Senior Specialist, Project and Portfolio Coordinator, Cell Therapy in Devens, MA

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The Senior Specialist Project and Portfolio Coordinator Cell Therapy is responsible for the collection analysis and communication of information on strategic programs projects and project resourcing at the Devens CTF manufacturing site to ensure clear project and portfolio reporting and for use in prioritization of work in alignment with site and company objectives.

Responsibilities include support of the new project intake process approval process for project phase stage gates and maintaining and reporting on data for in flight projects at the site. This role will also ensure accuracy of site resource data and reporting capabilities.

This role will be responsible for management of small projects and/or the management of a specific workstream or defined scope within a larger project.

This role will work closely with business leaders managers and subject matter experts across a variety of functions such as Manufacturing Quality MS&T Supply Chain Facilities & Engineering Strategy & Business Operations and Information Technology. Given the dynamic nature of cell therapy capabilities this role requires an individual who can provide structure while quickly adapting to changes. This position reports in through the sites PMO team and is actively involved in the maturation of site project and portfolio management processes tools and methodologies.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate project portfolio data ensuring content is consistently up-to-date and fit-for use by working with project managers and project leaders

• Prepare and analyze portfolio data views to display progress risks alignment & contribution to key strategic objectives

• Support preparation of content for project and portfolio governance meetings

• Maintain accurate site resource data working with functional representatives and project managers.

• Prepare and analyze reports on program and project resource data and forward-looking resource demand to provide insight and support strategic decisions

• Support the intake and definition of new project requests collecting critical information & mapping proposed contributions to site objectives and key performance indicators.

• Work with the PMO leader to maintain and refine the project portfolio and resource management processes

• Lead the planning and delivery of minor projects work products or sub-teams

• Promote a culture of collaboration cross-functional problem solving and continuous improvement

• Support the onboarding of new project managers resource managers and project leaders

Reporting Relationship:

• This position reports to the Associate Director Project Management Office

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook Teams Excel SharePoint and PowerPoint

• OnePlan Portfolio Management software MS Project and Power BI proficiency a plus

• Proven ability to effectively lead small projects workstreams and coordinate with cross functional teams to drive work execution

• Highly organized and diligent in follow-up with important actions and material

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify data errors or gaps

• Strong facilitation skills and the ability to accurately document meeting minutes actions and follow up

• Able to take initiative and work with limited supervision to meet objectives with a high level of accountability

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Effective verbal written and presentation skills

• Able to present data in a meaningful way for senior leaders and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization

• A passion for learning and improvement including a desire to advance project management & data analytics proficiency

• A team player with the desire to build positive relationships and contribute to a collaborative work environment

• Ability to enter laboratory/ manufacturing spaces that require appropriate levels of personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Ability to work in an office-based setting requiring sitting and repetitive use of arms/ hands/ wrists especially when working with a computer

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in engineering science information technology business or related field

• 2-4 years of relevant work experience including at least 1 year of project coordination experience preferably in life sciences

• Experience working in biopharma cell therapy Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) FDA regulated or other regulated environments is a plus

• Experience working within a PMO and with predictive/waterfall project management processes and methodologies

• Basic knowledge of financial operational and business management principles

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• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account BMS Living Life Better and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan short- and long-term disability life insurance accident insurance supplemental health insurance business travel protection personal liability protection identity theft benefit legal support and survivor support.

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• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited with manager approval 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix AZ Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix AZ Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt Non-Exempt Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval 11 national holidays and 3 optional holidays

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