Senior Specialist, Project and Portfolio Coordinator, Cell Therapy in Devens, MA

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The Senior Specialist, Project and Portfolio Coordinator, Cell Therapy is responsible for the collection, analysis, and communication of information on strategic programs, projects, and project resourcing at the Devens CTF manufacturing site to ensure clear project and portfolio reporting, and for use in prioritization of work in alignment with site and company objectives. 

Responsibilities include support of the new project intake process, approval process for project phase stage gates, and maintaining and reporting on data for in flight projects at the site.  This role will also ensure accuracy of site resource data and reporting capabilities.    

This role will be responsible for management of small projects and/or the management of a specific workstream or defined scope within a larger project.

This role will work closely with business leaders, managers, and subject matter experts across a variety of functions such as Manufacturing, Quality, MS&T, Supply Chain, Facilities & Engineering, Strategy & Business Operations, and Information Technology.  Given the dynamic nature of cell therapy capabilities, this role requires an individual who can provide structure while quickly adapting to changes.  This position reports in through the site’s PMO team and is actively involved in the maturation of site project and portfolio management processes, tools, and methodologies.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate project portfolio data, ensuring content is consistently up-to-date and fit-for use by working with project managers and project leaders

• Prepare and analyze portfolio data views to display progress, risks, alignment & contribution to key strategic objectives

• Support preparation of content for project and portfolio governance meetings

• Maintain accurate site resource data working with functional representatives and project managers. 

• Prepare and analyze reports on program and project resource data and forward-looking resource demand to provide insight and support strategic decisions

• Support the intake and definition of new project requests, collecting critical information & mapping proposed contributions to site objectives and key performance indicators.

• Work with the PMO leader to maintain and refine the project portfolio and resource management processes

• Lead the planning and delivery of minor projects, work products, or sub-teams

• Promote a culture of collaboration, cross-functional problem solving, and continuous improvement

• Support the onboarding of new project managers, resource managers, and project leaders

Reporting Relationship:

• This position reports to the Associate Director, Project Management Office

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint

• OnePlan Portfolio Management software, MS Project, and Power BI proficiency a plus

• Proven ability to effectively lead small projects, workstreams, and coordinate with cross functional teams to drive work execu