Project Manager, GDO-IT

Bristol-Myers Squibb - Princeton, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Princeton, NJ

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Project Manager for Global Development Operations Information Technology (GDO-IT) at Bristol-Myers Squibb is responsible for planning and executing a strategic portfolio of projects. This role ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget while driving intended business outcomes in collaboration with cross-functional teams and vendors. The position requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a broad set of stakeholders to meet business objectives with urgency.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead execution of assigned projects supporting the objectives of Cross Study Operations & Specimen Management (CSO & SM) Product Line in GDO IT.
• Create detailed project plans, identify dependencies, evaluate risks, and communicate status to appropriate levels of management and stakeholders across multiple projects.
• Ensure project deliverables, schedules, and financials adhere to established standards and are managed in alignment with BMS Project Management best practices across their assigned projects.
• Periodically evaluate performance and develop action plans to ensure achievement of performance goals.
• Monitor and control schedule and financial health of their assigned projects and provide actionable insights to key stakeholders.
• Proactively remove obstacles to drive assigned project's momentum and progress.
• Plan and engage necessary resources across the enterprise to ensure successful completion of assigned projects.
• Establish project management and governance structures in collaboration with Product Managers and Technical leads.
• Advise and consistently apply Project Management best practices (including Agile, SDLC and PMF) and tools.
• Continuously improve our adoption and maturity of best practices across IT.
• Collaborate with product managers, technical leads, and portfolio managers on business case development for investments, translating experience & insights into improved estimates and outcomes.

Requirements

• Requires advanced knowledge of project management methodologies and practices, typically gained through a university degree and/or 5 plus years of relevant experience.
• Must have knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and have a working knowledge of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience in computer systems validation are preferred.
• Experience with software development methodologies and requirements-gathering techniques such as Agile (Scrum, SAFe, etc.) and Waterfall is preferred.
• Experienced in development of project structures, defining team roles and responsibilities, working with and leveraging various staffing/sourcing models including the oversight of system integrators.
• Demonstrated experience leading initiatives related to implementation of new technologies in life science industry.
• Demonstrated ability to build and leverage relationships through diplomacy.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate and present complex information clearly and concisely across all levels of organization.
• Experienced in process improvement.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the life sciences industry.
• Knowledge of project management tools and software.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Flexible work environment with hybrid work options.