Senior Project Manager / Program Manager
PPM.GEN.M2
Leads and delivers multiple related projects or a defined program within the organization.
Leads and delivers multiple related projects or a defined program within the organization.
The story of this role
Who does this work
Project and Program Managers in biotech and pharma who want to lead successful R&D initiatives, clinical trials, and product launches while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: Complex projects face delays, budget overruns, and regulatory non-compliance.
- The internal problem: They feel overwhelmed by the multifaceted challenges of project management in a highly regulated industry.
- Why it matters: Every patient deserves timely access to innovative therapies, and efficient project management is vital to making that happen.
The plan
- 1. Assess project requirements and establish clear goals.
- 2. Develop a comprehensive project strategy that aligns with regulatory needs.
- 3. Assemble and lead a cross-functional team focused on collaboration.
- 4. Monitor progress using KPIs and adjust plans as needed to meet timelines and budgets.
- 5. Conduct post-project evaluations to capture learnings and improve future initiatives.
What's at stake
Missed deadlines lead to delayed product launches and potential loss of market opportunity. Non-compliance with regulations results in costly penalties and project disruptions.
Success looks like
Projects are delivered on time and within budget, enhancing patient access to new treatments. Regulatory compliance is achieved, reducing the risk of project delays and enhancing company reputation.
Summary
Leads and delivers multiple related projects or a defined program within the organization. Develops project charters/SOWs for new initiatives, allocates resources, and ensures that all projects under their purview meet objectives.
Level — M2 — Manager II
Manages an established team or sub-function; owns planning and performance for the group.
- Scope
- An established team or sub-function
- Autonomy
- Owns planning for the group
- Complexity
- Cross-project coordination and priorities
- Impact
- Group delivery and development
- Decision rights
- Owns staffing, priorities, performance for the group
- Leadership
- Manages a team; sometimes manages leads
- Typical experience
- 5–8 yrs
Core outputs
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Componentsshow ▾
Responsibilities5
- Develop and oversee project portfolios or program roadmaps.commonlevel
- Coordinate the execution of multiple projects.commonlevel
- Manage program budgets and forecasting.commonlevel
- Serve as primary point of contact for stakeholders.commonlevel
- Proactively identify program-level risks and develop mitigation strategies.commonlevel
Tasks5
- Develop project charterscommonlevel
- Allocate resourcescommonlevel
- Manage budgetscommonlevel
- Coordinate project executioncommonlevel
- Identify and mitigate program riskscommonlevel
Skills5
- Portfolio managementcommonlevel
- Resource allocationcommonlevel
- Budget managementcommonlevel
- Stakeholder communicationcommonlevel
- Risk mitigationcommonlevel
Knowledge5
- Program management frameworkscommonlevel
- Budget forecastingcommonlevel
- Stakeholder managementcommonlevel
- Risk management strategiescommonlevel
- Industry-specific regulationscommonlevel
competency5
- Leadershipcommonlevel
- Negotiationcommonlevel
- Decision-makingcommonlevel
- Collaborationcommonlevel
- Adaptabilitycommonlevel
qualification4
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or Businesscommonlevel
- 5–8+ years of relevant experiencecommonlevel
- PMP and/or Agile (CSM/SAFe) certifications preferredcommonlevel
- Specialized credentials (e.g. PgMP) preferredcommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
| Alias | Type | Confidence | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager, Project and Program Management | common | medium0.66 | — |
| Project and Program Management Manager | common | medium0.60 | — |
| Manager, Project and Program Manager | common | medium0.66 | — |
| Project and Program Manager Manager | common | medium0.60 | — |
| Senior Project Manager / Program Manager | common | medium0.50 | — |
Classification mappingsshow ▾
O*NET / SOC
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