Information Technology Program Manager - Velocigene
About The Position
The Information Technology Program Manager Velocigene will work collaboratively with business stakeholders in multiple scientific areas involved in our Genetically Modified Animal Pipeline to perform robust project and portfolio planning, and then execute upon that plan to completion; aligning to the project management triple constraint of scope, time and cost. We see this position as critical to executing IT projects for Regeneron and specifically, Velocigene. The candidate must have excellent time management skills to function in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating independent work skills, strong work ethic, and a passion for helping to fuel the Research IT pipeline. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating project activities from ideation through transition to the run team. The ideal candidate will have notable experience in planning, monitoring and closing projects, and coordinating multiple workstreams. We hope you are excited by this opportunity to transform Regeneron’s approach to IT project management and execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a life science with experience in computer science or information technology.
- 7+ years of experience in a research, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or scientific laboratory environment.
- Someone adept at using a variety of technologies (Planview, Jira, MS tools, etc.) and processes (SDLC, PMO, etc.)
- Must be open to travel periodically (~5%) to represent Regeneron as needed and for internal meetings.
Nice To Haves
- Previous project management in a Research organization is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for activities of a highly complex nature, which may include small projects or large programs involving multiple project workstreams, and act as a single point of contact for those activities
- Actively manage large projects directly with varying degrees of complexity, and coordinate multiple project streams with inter-dependencies
- Utilizing agile methodologies such as Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Recommend and take action to direct the analysis and solution of problems
- Communicate with stakeholders on an ongoing basis; estimate resources and participants needed to achieve project goals; draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary; manage multiple projects as necessary
- Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools; track project milestones and deliverables; develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations
- Acting as the go-to-person and single point of contact for status and plans involving complex and inter-dependent program
- Coordinate with IT and department managers to assess and track plans, status, etc. for on-time delivery of critical projects and programs; this includes assisting teams and the project teams in removing impediments and resolving cross-team issues
- Ability to define the project objectives clearly and rally a team around the value delivery plan
- Ensure teams keep a laser focus on what needs to be completed, and when, to keep programs on track
- Looking ahead anticipating risks before they are issues
Benefits
- annual bonuses or other incentive plans
- equity awards
- pension or retirement benefits
- 401(k) company match
- health and wellness programs
- fitness centers
- insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
- paid time off
- family support benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
