Manager Transformation

SUMMARY:

The Transformation Manager is responsible for leading and executing strategic transformation initiatives across the pharmaceutical packaging organization. This role partners with business leaders to deliver projects that improve operational performance compliance digital capabilities and scalability. The position supports the Transformation Office by providing project leadership portfolio governance change management performance reporting and execution discipline across enterprise initiatives.

This role requires a manager who is relentless in execution decisive in action and uncompromising to deliver within scope and in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements. This position works extensively with Operations Quality Supply Chain Engineering IT Client Services and Commercial teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead medium to large-scale transformation projects from initiation through closure.
• Develop project charters business cases project plans resource plans schedules and budgets.
• Manage project scope risks issues dependencies and change controls.
• Facilitate cross-functional project teams to ensure successful delivery of business objectives.
• Drive project execution while ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and transformation goals.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Support driving projects to conclusion and help identify / resolve project bottlenecks

Transformation Office Governance

• Support implementation and maintenance of Transformation Office methodologies standards tools and processes.
• Maintain portfolio dashboards and project reporting mechanisms.
• Ensure adherence to governance requirements escalation procedures and reporting standards.
• Assist in prioritization and resource allocation activities across the transformation portfolio.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track key project performance indicators including schedule cost scope quality and value realization.
• Analyze project and portfolio performance trends.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to leadership regarding project priorities and risks.
• Support financial tracking and benefits realization efforts.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify assess and mitigate project risks.
• Facilitate issue resolution and escalation management.
• Ensure project activities comply with GMP FDA data integrity validation and internal quality requirements.
• Maintain complete and accurate project documentation.

Change Management & Organizational Adoption

• Support organizational change management activities associated with transformation initiatives.
• Develop and help drive stakeholder engagement and communication plans.
• Facilitate training adoption and readiness activities.
• Support relentless drive of accountability for action items and project deliverables.
• Assist business functions during implementation and stabilization periods.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

PREFERRED / REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Life Sciences Business Information Technology or related field required.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• 710 years of project management PMO transformation operations engineering quality or supply chain experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading cross-functional projects in a regulated environment.
• Experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing packaging medical device biotechnology or other regulated industries preferred.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong influence and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent verbal written and presentation communication abilities.
• Ability to lead without direct authority.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee frequently is required to stand sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The primary work environment is a professional climate-controlled office setting. While the role is largely desk-based the employee will occasionally enter production these spaces strict adherence to FDA-regulated Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is required to prevent product contamination and personal safety; this includes following specific gowning protocols such as wearing lab coats hair nets shoe covers and as necessary masks or gloves.