Program Manager, Q&R Digital

Avantor

1d•Remote

About The Position

Avantor is looking for a Program Manager, Q&R Digital to join their Global Operations-Quality Systems group. This role will drive high-impact, large-scale projects from concept to completion, bringing teams, vendors, and stakeholders together to deliver results. The Program Manager will set project strategy, define scope, manage risks, and optimize resources while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. This role requires strong collaboration and influence to lead vendor partnerships, align stakeholders, and keep complex initiatives moving forward with clarity, confidence, and momentum.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, technical, or related discipline (e.g., Engineering Management, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering) is required.
5+ years of progressive project/program management experience, with at least 3 years managing large, cross-functional programs in a regulated environment.
Demonstrated success in leading organizational change, process improvement, and digital transformation initiatives.
Proficiency in software development practices such as Agile.
Strong problem solving and project management skills.
Ability to work independently to prioritize multiple competing tasks.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high growth environment.
Proficiency with MS Office suite (MS Project experience highly desirable).
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills at all organizational levels.
Expertise in program management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, global environment and manage diverse stakeholder groups.
Strong business acumen and understanding of compliance, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Proven ability to drive business requirements and partner with IT for successful solution delivery.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present complex information concisely to leadership, teams, and external partners.
Ability to manage ambiguity, resolve conflicts, and make decisions in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Formal program/project management training or certification (e.g., PMP, PgMP, Agile, Lean Six Sigma) strongly preferred.
Experience with enterprise systems implementation (eQMS, PLM, RIMS, SAP, AI) highly desirable.
Experience leading projects preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple, complex programs within the Q&R Digital portfolio, ensuring alignment with business strategy and objectives.
Develop and manage program roadmaps, budgets, resource plans, and timelines for initiatives such as eQMS, PLM, RIMS, and future digital solutions.
Serve as the primary liaison between Q&R business stakeholders and IT, ensuring business/user requirements drive program outcomes.
Oversee workstream leads, providing guidance, mentorship, and escalation support.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, IT, and external partners.
Establish and maintain program governance, risk management, and change control processes.
Track and report program progress, risks, issues, and outcomes to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Ensure effective communication and stakeholder engagement at all levels of the organization.
Support organizational change management, process restructuring, and system implementation efforts.
Prepare and coordinate communications, presentations, and report-outs for internal and external stakeholders.
Continuously improve program management practices and contribute to the development of the Q&R Digital team.
Adhere to standard Project Management methodologies within the project life cycle.
Develop Project action plans with project stakeholders.
Meets project objectives and timelines, along with budget requirements.
Utilizes best practices to meet committed dates.
Identifies and resolves conflicts proactively and escalates to management appropriately.
Provides regular and proactive communication to stakeholders, team members and management.
Reviews and updates risk, quality, and communication plans.
Performs other duties as assigned.