Local Deployment PMO/Project Manager

For our customer a big pharmaceutical company in Basel we are looking for a highly qualified Local Deployment PMO/Project Manager

Background: ASPIRE is an enterprise-wide global business transformation program that will harmonize, simplify all core E2E processes across Roche and enable their execution from standardized IT- Landscape with SAP S/4HANA being at the core. This Global Template is being rolled-out in Waves and Local Deployment PMO/Project Manager will be a key member of FHLR (Basel/KAU area) Wave Deployment Team and driving the local Project Management activities of the assigned function, PTS (Pharma Supply Operations) & its E2E teams within this main program.

Ihre Aufgaben

In this role, the Local Deployment PMO/PM is a member of the PTS Local Deployment Team and will enable successful business transformation by ensuring that local Project Management processes/practices and tools are in place to meet the project deliverables, outcomes and schedule. The local PMO/PM will work in alignment with the Wave ASPIRE Project Office to establish the project plan framework, to understand core dependencies and critical paths. The Local PMO/PM will support the local Deployment Lead and related E2E streams in their project activities and ensure clear x-functional communications, updates and status reporting. Position will report to Local Deployment Lead and dotted line reporting to Wave Deployment PMO.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Manage and execute end-to-end project management activities, for a successful delivery on time and on quality

• Develop and oversee detailed local project plans in alignment with global ones, with clear critical path, gate reviews and contingency defined

• Ensure project management methodology is in place in a timely manner and the team is coached on how to use it

• Create and manage local project management tools, deliverables, reports

• Use the ASPIRE deliverables list as basis for the project plan and define additional local deliverables as needed

• Ensure all work streams are represented in the plan, understand and commit to the plan

• Implement local status reporting for project activities, monitoring delivery performance & provide feedback and metrics to report status to the management and all key stakeholders

• Identify project risks and support /develop risk mitigation plans

• Participate in Wave PMO Community Meetings, activities and planning sessions

• Schedule & facilitate local working sessions, workshops, team meetings

• Ensure Change Control is in place (in terms of deliverable/timing changes between core/local)

• Support the coordination of local testing activities

• Plan and manage execution of ramp-down, cutover and ramp-up phases of the project

• Assist in Change Management activities

Ihr Profil

Bachelor's or higher degree , preferably in Management, Information Technologies or Engineering

• Project Management (PMP and /or other industry and project management certifications)

• At least 6 years of hands-on experience in managing multiple end-to-end SAP/IT projects, with a successful track record in delivery of projects involving multi-disciplinary teams

• Experience in Leading role(s)

• Ability to apply strong project management skills

• Proficient in use of project management tools and techniques. Experience with tools like; Smartsheet/MS Project, GSuite, Jira, Trello, LucidSpark, Calendars, Resource Planning is required

• High-level English (written/spoken)

• Knowledge and understanding of IT/SAP solutions with Business and Supply Chain processes is a strong asset

• Facilitating workshops, team meetings

• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills to work in a multicultural and matrix environment

• Practical, self-driven, result -oriented with a hands-on attitude

• Excellent communication and presentation skills - with ability to communicate at any hierarchical level

• Ability to multi-task and work under deadlines/pressure is a must

• Highly developed business acumen

  Nice to Have:

• Agile Project Methodology knowledge and experience

• S/4 Hana solution and project experience

• Experience of multi-site/global projects

• Pharma industry background