Project Management Organization and Integration Lead

Project Management Organization & Integration Lead 
 

Summary:

The ZRL PMO & Integration Lead is responsible for the development of ZRL’s Portfolio, Program and Project Management systems and operations, and for coordinating the integration of newly acquired/added laboratory businesses into ZRL’s operating model.  As the primary ZRL PMO representative, this position leads the development of the ZRL PMO strategy and partners with cross-functional leaders to deliver effective and efficient operations and a culture of continual improvement.  This position provides oversight of ZRL projects including project budgets, capital expense planning, governance, and tracking.  This position also manages and directs the work of project-related resources within ZRL including (but not limited to) the areas of internal communications and integration workstreams.  Overall, this position works closely with the ZRL Leadership Team and other ZRL groups to deliver the organizational strategy via prioritized and well-managed projects, programs, and integrations. 

This role works with cross functional/senior leaders and stakeholders on implementation of projects and programs, presents progress reports and integrates feedback.  This role is also responsible for communicating changes and updates to relevant stakeholders, including colleagues and senior management.  

Job Duties:

·       Optimizing ZRL’s project environment through development and implementation of PMO management systems and working with ZRL Leadership to deliver strategic projects through effective management and tracking of the entire ZRL portfolio.

·       Directly manage, support, and direct the work of project management colleagues.  Manage contract resources (project managers, consultants related to projects, etc.)

·       Collaborate with the ZRL Leadership Team to evaluate proposed projects and initiate approved strategic projects, including setting priorities, scoping, timing, and resourcing.  Implement and manage systems for project reporting and evaluation.

·       Coordinate closely with the ZRL Product Management team to align resources and capital, ensuring successful project outcomes and delivery of the ZRL strategy.

·       Development of project plans and forecasts.  During project implementation, oversight of projects including project budgets and tracking of project expenses.

·       Coordinate and provide project management consulting support for colleagues and groups working on ZRL-related projects to ensure successful outcomes.

·       Lead internal communications for ZRL initiatives, including developing communication plans and cadence, drafting and coordinating leadership and stakeholder updates, and supporting change communications for portfolio, program, and integration work.

·       Coordinating the integration of new laboratory businesses, including establishing integration governance and cadence; developing and maintaining an integrated master plan (workstreams, milestones, dependencies, critical path); aligning scope, timelines, resourcing, and budget with ZRL leadership; driving cross-functional execution across Operations, Lab Teams, Facilities, Purchasing, Technology, Quality/Regulatory, and Customer Experience; overseeing integration readiness (people/process/technology), cutover planning, risk/issue management, and decision logs; standardizing processes and operating rhythms to the ZRL operating model; tracking synergy/value realization and performance metrics; and delivering concise stakeholder communications and executive status reporting through stabilization and handoff to operations.

·       Collaborating with ZRL Technology Program Manager to define and manage all ZRL high-priority projects and ensure that all projects and programs have adequate technology support.

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