Program Manager

Primary tasks:

Support the NSLF IT Application workstream (new facility at Stein production site), requiring the following skills:
Co-ordination of multiple application specific activities in order to ramp-up the new facility
Able to work in an engineering/construction project
In-depth knowledge of business process in Stein required
In-depth knowledge of application landscape in Novartis Manufacturing required
Ability to co-ordinate with functions outside of IT (Automation, Track&Trace etc.)
Fluent in German and English

Responsibilities:

Responsible for managing a portfolio of complex IT projects.
Advise business representatives and other project teams in initiating and carrying through large IT projects.
Experienced in managing other project managers, external vendors and customers. Skilled at managing communications across a diverse stakeholder base, including C-level.
Develops the program strategy, supporting business case, and various enterprise-wide high-level project plans.
Ensures integration of projects and adjusts project scope, timing, and budgets as needed, based on the needs of the business.
Communicates with IT leadership and business leadership on program strategy, direction, and changes.
Has extensive experience delivering IT solutions. Partners with senior leadership to identify and prioritize opportunities for utilizing IT to achieve the goals of the enterprise.
Ability to manage the results and budgets of multiple complex IT projects that are high in complexity, size, and scope.
Ability to manage enterprise wide IT issues, conflicts, risks, and deliver projects within budget and scope.
Experience in Quality Assurance management, concepts, and application, including the latest SDP-21 version and CMMI methodologies.
Serves as an expert and business advisor to IT leaders and customers regarding technology decisions and applications.