PMO Manager

Location: London, UK

Work type: On-site / remote

Contract duration: 6 months

Contract type: PAYE (Inside IR35)

Overview

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a science-led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer. We are on an audacious journey to impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next decade. Our R&D division is at the forefront of this mission, dedicated to the discovery and development of groundbreaking vaccines and medicines. We are transforming the landscape of medical research by integrating cutting-edge science and technology and harnessing the power of genetics and new data. By fostering a collaborative environment that unites the talents of our people, we are revolutionizing R&D to pre-empt and defeat diseases. Join us in our commitment to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Position Summary

We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as a PMO Manager. The responsibilities of the PMO Manager include managing the day-to-day activities in the PMO, providing guidance on PMO policies and processes, overseeing project management staff, and collaborating with other department leaders to develop projects and programs.

To be successful as a PMO Manager, you should demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. Ultimately, a top-notch PMO Manager should be well organised and able to work under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating with other department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects.
• Planning project management, including setting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and assigning team members to various deliverables.
• Analyzing financial data, including project budgets, risks, and resource allocation.
• Providing financial reports and budget outlines to Executives.
• Overseeing the development of the project and ensuring that team members are carrying out their tasks efficiently while upholding the company\’s standards.
• Drafting new and improving existing project management office policies and processes.
• Continuously evaluating projects to ensure they are meeting company standards, adhering to budgets, and meeting deadlines.
• Accurately documenting the project\’s creation, development, and execution as well as documenting the project\’s scope, budget, and justification.

Qualifications/Skills

• A Bachelor\’s degree in Business, Administration, or a related field.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification may be advantageous.
• A minimum of five years\’ experience in the industry.
• A minimum of one year\’s experience in a supervisory position may be advantageous.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to details and technicalities.
• Excellent organizational and technical skills.
• Good interpersonal and multi-tasking skills.

Project Details

The primary goal of this project is to improve current Sterility Assurance program focus on Annex 1 implementation across the network. This will be accomplished by delivering a focused, structured, and comprehensive operational quality improvement plan and inspection readiness program to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, particularly EMA Annex 1 and FDA standards related to Sterility assurance.

Project Goals:

• Develop a new robust and sustainable Sterility Assurance governance model to monitor final implementation and escalate any new risks in a timely manner
• Coordination of an accelerated standardization program for sterility assurance global policies between global subjects matters experts, QMS and third-party experts and related initiatives/projects.
• Implement KPI’s to ensure on time periodic review of sites contamination control strategies and related Quality Risk management documentation
• Coordinate leader standard work activities by the implementation of clear roles and responsibilities (RACI) between global and local organisations and between global sterility assurance group and other global functions, (audit and compliance, engineering, MSAT)
• Coordinate capability and training program associated with Annex 1 implementation, by having a clear communities of practices schedule in place and target audiences identified in all the networks
• Enhance Annex 1 External advocacy program visibility by providing regular communication on progress and outcomes
• Provide oversight, risk management, and escalation pathways to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Build and maintain the resilience of the team through clear roles, ownership, and proactive communication strategies.

Project Output:

• No Annex 1 finding impacting license to operate
• New robust Sterility assurance governancein place with clear governance frameworks, communication strategies, and risk mitigation plans to ensure program success.
• Efficient Tracking tool in place Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) to close any gaps identified
• Implementation of updated global policies on time
• KPI’s for CCS periodic review in place
• Completion of all critical inspection operational readiness activities including cross functional process confirmations or audits (people, processes, and plant readiness).
• Delivery on time of capability/training program
• Regular communication on external advocacy outcomes

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

Inclusion at GSK

GSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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