[Hiring] Director, Transformation Enterprise Program Office (CRO Operations) @Worldwide Clinical Trials
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Role Description
Portfolio & Project Delivery:
• Serve as the single point of contact for all projects within the assigned EPMO portfolio.
• Proactively engage with and support project teams to monitor progress and ensure the successful delivery of intended value and outcomes.
• Collaborate with Project Leaders to refine overall project plans, including the establishment of critical milestones and success metrics.
• Identify, analyze, and help resolve significant blockers to project success, such as lack of stakeholder alignment, fear of change, organizational capability gaps, etc.
• Prepare and develop clear, concise documentation for executive and board level governance meetings.
• Lead comprehensive post-mortems to capture lessons learned and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Integrate the assigned portfolio of projects into the overall EPMO, ensuring alignment with broader enterprise objectives.
Capability Building & Enablement:
• Coach and mentor Project Leaders on best practices for executing successful, high-impact projects.
• Champion and guide the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into project methodologies and solutions.
• Act as a key enabler of critical resources and support to Project Leaders, including access to expert interviews, targeted research, and analytical support.
• May supervise direct reports, supporting their performance and development.
Qualifications
• Exceptional leadership and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence, motivate, and align cross-functional teams toward a common vision.
• Advanced strategic thinking, capable of synthesizing complex information and developing actionable plans that drive enterprise value.
• Outstanding communication abilities, both written and verbal, with a proven aptitude for preparing executive-level documentation and delivering high-impact presentations.
• Superior problem-solving and critical thinking skills, able to anticipate risks, analyze challenges from multiple perspectives, and implement effective solutions quickly.
• Strong organizational acumen, including the ability to engage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize competing demands in a dynamic environment.
• Deep proficiency in project and portfolio management methodologies / Transformation Office techniques, tools, and best practices.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to foster a culture of trust, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Change management expertise, with a knack for guiding organizations through ambiguity and transformation.
• Flexible and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments, and embracing opportunities to innovate and learn.
• Technological curiosity and literacy, especially as it relates to emerging trends in Artificial Intelligence and digital transformation.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree or certifications in Agile, Change Management, or Lean Six Sigma are a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of CRO & Life Sciences experience.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in strategy execution, business transformation, digital program, portfolio management, software technology implementation, change management, or a similar role within a large-scale EPMO or Transformation Office.
Benefits
• We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.
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Role Description
Portfolio & Project Delivery:
• Serve as the single point of contact for all projects within the assigned EPMO portfolio.
• Proactively engage with and support project teams to monitor progress and ensure the successful delivery of intended value and outcomes.
• Collaborate with Project Leaders to refine overall project plans, including the establishment of critical milestones and success metrics.
• Identify, analyze, and help resolve significant blockers to project success, such as lack of stakeholder alignment, fear of change, organizational capability gaps, etc.
• Prepare and develop clear, concise documentation for executive and board level governance meetings.
• Lead comprehensive post-mortems to capture lessons learned and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Integrate the assigned portfolio of projects into the overall EPMO, ensuring alignment with broader enterprise objectives.
Capability Building & Enablement:
• Coach and mentor Project Leaders on best practices for executing successful, high-impact projects.
• Champion and guide the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into project methodologies and solutions.
• Act as a key enabler of critical resources and support to Project Leaders, including access to expert interviews, targeted research, and analytical support.
• May supervise direct reports, supporting their performance and development.
Qualifications
• Exceptional leadership and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence, motivate, and align cross-functional teams toward a common vision.
• Advanced strategic thinking, capable of synthesizing complex information and developing actionable plans that drive enterprise value.
• Outstanding communication abilities, both written and verbal, with a proven aptitude for preparing executive-level documentation and delivering high-impact presentations.
• Superior problem-solving and critical thinking skills, able to anticipate risks, analyze challenges from multiple perspectives, and implement effective solutions quickly.
• Strong organizational acumen, including the ability to engage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize competing demands in a dynamic environment.
• Deep proficiency in project and portfolio management methodologies / Transformation Office techniques, tools, and best practices.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to foster a culture of trust, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Change management expertise, with a knack for guiding organizations through ambiguity and transformation.
• Flexible and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments, and embracing opportunities to innovate and learn.
• Technological curiosity and literacy, especially as it relates to emerging trends in Artificial Intelligence and digital transformation.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree or certifications in Agile, Change Management, or Lean Six Sigma are a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of CRO & Life Sciences experience.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in strategy execution, business transformation, digital program, portfolio management, software technology implementation, change management, or a similar role within a large-scale EPMO or Transformation Office.
Benefits
• We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.
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