Enterprise Programs - Senior Program Manager
About The Position
In this vital role you will lead strategic, business-driven technology initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes and business value. This role is ideal for a seasoned program leader with a strong understanding of both business processes and enterprise technology. You will oversee a portfolio of transformational initiatives aimed at enabling innovation, improving operational efficiency, and advancing data-driven decision making. You will work in a global, matrixed environment and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across business units, technology functions and external partners. A key focus will be on aligning technology delivery with business priorities, ensuring every program contributes to tangible, strategic outcomes. You ’ll need a proven ability to translate vision into execution, manage change, and influence cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree and 2 years of Scientific and/or IT Operations and/or Business experience
- Master ’s degree and 4 years of Scientific and/or IT Operations and/or Business experience
- Bachelor ’s degree and 6 years of Scientific and/or IT Operations and/or Business experience
- Associate ’s degree and 10 years of Scientific and/or IT Operations and/or Business experience
- High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Scientific and/or IT Operations and/or Business experience
- 6–10 years of experience delivering business technology solutions and programs in a matrixed, global organization
- Demonstrated success in aligning technology execution with business strategy to achieve measurable outcomes
- Experience leading transformational programs or M&As
- Experience leading programs involving business process optimization, digital product rollouts, enterprise applications, or analytics platforms
- Proficiency with program and portfolio management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, JIRA, ServiceNow, Confluence) and executive reporting dashboards.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and change leadership skills across business and technical audiences
- Ability to manage vendor relationships and third-party service providers in a co-delivery model.
- Familiarity with data privacy, GxP, and regulatory compliance frameworks in a life sciences context
Nice To Haves
- PMP, SAFe, Agile, or Lean certification preferred!
Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of complex programs that align to enterprise goals and deliver measurable value!
- Drive transformational programs to deliver on business priorities
- Work closely with business stakeholders to define outcomes, ensure solutions are implemented as planned and drive adoption
- Translate business needs into executable program plans, including scope, timelines, resource planning, and budget oversight
- Partner with cross-functional teams including data & analytics, enterprise applications, and digital product teams to deliver outcomes
- Manage program governance, steering committees, and status reporting for senior partners
- Drive structured methodologies such as Agile, SAFe, or hybrid approaches to improve delivery efficiency and responsiveness
- Track program KPIs, ROI, and performance metrics aligned to business success criteria
- Coordinate organizational change, business readiness, and stakeholder engagement activities across functions and geographies
- Build trust and alignment across technology teams and business leaders to sustain long-term strategic partnerships
- Apply continuous improvement practices to program execution and delivery frameworks.
Benefits
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
