Manager, Project Manager, CD&O Technology Transformation Office (Secondment - 12 Months)

Pfizer•Kirkland, CT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager will lead or co-lead moderately complex transformation projects within Pfizer’s Clinical Development & Operations (CD&O) Technology Transformation Office. The role establishes fit-for-purpose project structures, governance, and delivery cadence, translating early concepts into actionable plans. It provides oversight of project operations and supports teams with status, budget, schedule, resource, and risk management. The Project Manager connects initiatives to broader CD&O transformation priorities, provides concise portfolio-level reporting, and helps ensure decisions, ownership, and follow-through across cross-functional stakeholders. This is a 12-month secondment. The position is considered flexible, with colleagues expected to comply with Log In For Your Day requirements at their site location (approximately 2.5 days per week in the office). There will be no change to the employee’s current work location. The role is posted in multiple locations, including sites in Canada, Germany, Greece, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Relocation package eligibility is listed as no; relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience.
Demonstrated experience in commercial/customer-facing roles across the business.
Demonstrated experience managing projects or interconnected workstreams in a complex, cross-functional environment.
Proactive, creative, and entrepreneurial attitude, with evidence of ability to execute key projects.
Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complexity for senior audiences.
Strong organizational, analytical, and reporting skills, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with computer and software applications.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States by any employer; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
The position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree with at least 3 years of experience; or PhD with 0 or more years of experience; or associate’s degree with at least 8 years of experience; or high school diploma (or equivalent) with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
Experience managing pharmaceutical, technical, or medical device projects and clinical programs.
Knowledge of and certification in operational excellence methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Experience supporting technology-enabled transformation, including artificial intelligence, data, digital capabilities, or emerging technologies.
Ability to mentor and guide junior colleagues.
Experience working in a global matrix organization and across geographies or time zones.
Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and productivity.
Curiosity about how AI tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

Responsibilities

Lead or co-lead moderately complex transformation projects, managing time and resources effectively.
Apply skills and discipline knowledge to contribute to departmental work, and resolve moderately complex problems by developing options within relevant policies.
Operate independently in ambiguous situations and determine objectives for assignments.
Review own work, seek directional review, and potentially review colleagues’ work in a mentor role.
Oversee operational aspects of improvement projects and act as a liaison between project teams and line management.
Support programs by reviewing project status, budgets, and schedules, and preparing comprehensive status reports.
Identify project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals.
Guide operational teams in project management, resource forecasting, and identifying improvement opportunities for products, processes, or services.
Establish appropriate project structures, governance, and delivery cadence for new and evolving initiatives, translating concepts into actionable, sequenced delivery plans.
Anticipate and manage cross-project dependencies, facilitate resolution, and escalate material risks with context, options, and recommendations.
Consolidate initiative status, milestones, dependencies, risks, and upcoming leadership decisions into concise, decision-oriented portfolio reporting.
Connect initiatives to broader CD&O transformation priorities and governance, highlighting portfolio implications and interdependencies.
Lead project working sessions and governance discussions, driving ownership, timely decisions, accountability, and follow-through.
Partner with business, technology, artificial intelligence, data, change, communications, and operational stakeholders to align delivery plans and maintain momentum.
Represent the Technology Transformation Office in cross-functional forums and maintain progress on actions and decisions between leadership touchpoints.