Project Manager, Enterprise Operations

Date: Dec 3, 2024

Department: Business Excellence

Job Type: Direct Employee

Team: Mktg, Market Access, Bus. Excellence & Med. Affair

Contract Type: Permanent

Location:

Cary, NC, US

About us

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceuticals and healthcare group with over 85 years’ experience, operating in 30 countries with more than 6,000 employees (Chiesi Group). To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group research, develops and markets innovative drugs in its three therapeutic areas: AIR (products and services that promote respiration, from new-born to adult populations), RARE (treatment for patients with rare and ultra-rare diseases) and CARE (products and services that support special care and consumer-facing self-care).
We are proud to be the largest global pharmaceutical group to be awarded B Corp Certification, a recognition of high social and environmental standards. We are a reliable company that adopts and promotes transparent ethical behavior at all levels.
We are committed to embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities.

Chiesi USA

Chiesi USA is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and promoting products for the hospital, adjacent specialty and rare disease markets. We are a B Corp™ and Benefit company awarded Top Employer status for six consecutive years and certified as a Great Place to Work.
At Chiesi, we share an entrepreneurial spirit and act as a force for good, pursuing high social and environmental standards, to ensure the wellbeing of our people, patients, and communities. We offer a work environment where professionals have the opportunity to build a purposeful career focused on helping others while achieving a fulfilling work-life balance, meeting exciting challenges, and engaging in important and rewarding work.

What we offer

Chiesi offers competitive benefits, services, and programs that enrich the personal and professional lives of our employees. Our shared values of passion, innovation, trust and integrity bring out the individual talents and diverse perspectives of each of our colleagues. Our environment encourages each individual to reach his or her full potential and drive outstanding results. We celebrate that “Every one of us is different. Every one of us is Chiesi."

Who we are looking for

Purpose

Lead and manage enterprise-wide projects as a key member of the US Project Management Office (PMO). Success in this role requires exceptional cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders. The Project Manager will be responsible for delivering project management excellence, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives to achieve company goals effectively.

Main Responsibilities

Project Planning and Initiation

Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
Identify and document project dependencies, constraints, and assumptions.
Blend traditional project management principles and practices with an agile approach for strategic-level projects.

Project Execution and Monitoring

Lead project teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and budget.
Monitor project progress using established metrics and report updates to stakeholders and senior management.
Identify risks and issues, develop mitigation plans, and escalate as needed.

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as the primary point of contact between the project team, PMO, and stakeholders.
Facilitate communication across departments and ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
Manage expectations and obtain approvals for changes in scope, timelines, or budgets.
Conduct regular project meetings and communicate project updates, milestones, and risks to relevant stakeholders.

Governance and Reporting

Ensure compliance with PMO standards, methodologies, and tools.
Prepare and deliver detailed project status reports, including KPIs and financial updates.
Conduct post-project retrospectives and document lessons learned.

PMO Strategy

Contribute to PMO process improvements and the development of standard operating procedures.
Understand the company vision and strategy and leverage PMO resources to facilitate execution.
Lead through influence and communicate to all levels within the company.
Educate departmental Project Managers on Project Management best practices.

Experience Required

Experience required:5+ years’ experience in related field.
Experience managing cross-functional teams. Self-directed with ability to build team work on shared projects and goals.
Strong interpersonal skills, detail oriented, solid organization, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to multi-task, proven project management and analytical thinking skills.
Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello, SmartSheet)
Experience in or familiarity with the Life Sciences Industry
Understanding of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
PMP Certification Required.
Preferred, but not mandatory, Six Sigma Certification.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required.

Chiesi USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work force at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.