Regional Strategic Program Manager

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany - Burlington, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Burlington, MA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Regional Strategic Program Manager at MilliporeSigma is responsible for overseeing and managing strategic programs and initiatives within the region. This role involves collaboration with global, regional, and site leadership teams to ensure effective execution and data-driven decision-making. The manager will also handle stakeholder communication, provide updates on project statuses, and oversee regional performance metrics to enhance project management and execution.

Responsibilities

• Track, assess, and prioritize ISCO strategic programs and site-specific initiatives within the region.
• Manage stakeholder communication and provide regular updates on project status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Oversee regional performance scorecards to ensure strong execution of key KPIs.
• Support site project teams to enhance project management and execution.
• Drive the development and deployment of change management strategies to foster awareness and educate teams on critical regional changes.
• Develop and implement a new regional governance model.
• Oversee the deployment of Smartsheet program management tools across the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, operations, engineering, science, or applicable discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in project management or equivalent discipline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-haves

• Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Lean/Six Sigma certification.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Project management certification.
• Experience with Smart Sheet, MS Project, or other project management tools.
• Experience in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Prince2).
• Knowledge of MilliporeSigma's Integrated Supply Chain Operation.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills.
• Ability to indirectly influence leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Skills in developing and executing change management plans using change management models (i.e. ADKAR, Prosci, etc).

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.