Project Manager/Senior Project Manager, Cell Therapy Business Services and Capabilities

Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there’s no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.

Position Summary:

The Project Manager/Senior Project Manager, Cell Therapy Cross Functional Capabilities is responsible for planning and delivery of Cell Therapy operations projects, programs, and/or business system releases as assigned.  The Senior Project Manager will work with cross-functional business units including Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commerical and IT to develop project charters, define and secure resources, support the budgeting process, build detailed project schedules, and manage and mitigate risks and issues. 

The Project Manager/Senior Project Manager contributes to the success of the PPM team by applying a structured project management approach to complex projects that optimizes planning and delivery of the portfolio of projects, as well as contributes to maturing project management processes, tools, and methodologies to support execution of the portfolio of projects and enhancements to enable CTDO (Cell Therapy Development & Operations) late stage clinical and commercial operations.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within business and IT to support Cell Therapy
• Author project charters including definition of high-level timelines and budget needs by consulting with project team, SMEs, and other stakeholders as necessary
• Define, secure, and communicate resource plan
• Define and manage detailed project schedule including routine communication of progress, risks, and issues
• Understand interdependencies between business and technology delivery schedules as well as operational needs
• Manage risks and issues, including leading creation of mitigation plan and/or escalation as required
• Manage project change control for changes in scope and timeline
• Lead routine project team meetings
• Collaborate with change management resources as assigned to develop stakeholder engagement and communication plan; develop and deliver stakeholder communications as required
• Work creatively and analytically to solve problems demonstrating teamwork and innovation
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, presentations, and risk assessments
• Lead process improvements within the PPM team applying lessons learned, best practices, and innovations to mature project management processes, tools, and methodologies
• Represent CTDO PPM to vendors, maintain appropriate vendor relationships, and manage vendor contracting process as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, Science or similar area.
• Manager Level: 3+ years of project management experience in supply chain or manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical industry preferred).  
• Senior Manager Level: 6+ years of project management experience in supply chain or manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical industry preferred).
• Excellent knowledge of and competency in project management processes, including planning, resource planning and allocation, risk and issue management
• Experi