Manager, Project Excellence Center (PEC)
About The Position
At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As The Manager, Project/Program Management plays a pivotal role in driving excellence in pipeline project execution as a member of the Project Excellence Center (PEC). This individual will lead strategic initiatives that enhance governance, project delivery, and cross-functional collaboration across R&D and portfolio management. The role requires strong project management expertise and the ability to influence enterprise-wide process maturity. This position is on-site in Fort Worth, Texas and in this role a typical day will include:
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
- 5 Years of Relevant Experience
Nice To Haves
- Proven experience in project and portfolio management within a complex, cross-functional environment.
- Medical device or pharma experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead PEC initiatives including governance framework implementation, project execution support, and best practice sharing.
- Develop and maintain standardized project management methodologies, templates, and tools (e.g., critical path, risk management).
- Drive continuous improvement through iterative updates to processes and systems.
- Facilitate strategic engagement forums to promote alignment and knowledge exchange.
- Collaborate with IT and business partners to assess and enhance collaboration platforms.
- Support onboarding and learning initiatives in partnership with the Learning and Engagement team.
- Monitor performance metrics and contribute to PEC’s long-term sustainability and scalability.
Benefits
- Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
