Definition
Program is a group of inter-related projects moving toward a common goal. Therefore a program manager should provide overall management support for the projects to ensure they all move together toward meeting that goal. The job contains all the elements of managing a project. Program manager do not typically fit into the direct chain of command for any specific project, but have more of a matrix management role. It is critical for him/her to be strong communicator and to be able to influence others in order to get things done, even when he/she has no line of authority over them. A program manager will be part of a program office that manages a portfolio of programs across the company.
Distinguishing Characteristics
1) Risk Identification:
a) Experience of using facilitated workshop and other risk identification techniques to generate comprehensive project risk registers;
b) Understanding of breadth of facilitation techniques for application to diverse risk management challenges (e.g. risk-based support to options-based investment decisions);
c) Strong understanding of psychological factors involved in risk identification and assessment by individuals and groups.
2) Risk Mitigation:
a) Strong experience of using facilitated workshop techniques to generate structured, practical Action Plans to mitigate risks;
b) Deep understanding of the behavioral issues that inhibit effective mitigation of risk, and successful track record in overcoming such problems;
c) Experience of applying such techniques in complex, contractor-based environments; e.g. construction-phase activities jointly involving project main contractors etc.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides professional program management for 2 or more complex development programs
- Facilitates the review of development projects with Senior Management, makes recommendations for action and ensures appropriate follow-up by management to achieve approved program/project objectives.
- Manages project information for assigned projects and is responsible for developing and maintaining good relationships with other functions such that it will foster positive interactions and ultimately support achieving desired project outcomes.
- If applicable, functions as a development alliance liaison helping to support development alliance management activities based on program requirements.
- Responsible for ensuring smooth transitions between action points from initiating R&D process/method analysis through product manufacturing and full life cycle management, from early to late stage development.
- Supports quarterly forecasts, manages scope, timeline and financial changes through tracking variances at the program level.
- Develop and implement goals, strategies, timelines and action plans for specific issues, campaigns, and projects.
- Establish annual and long-range organizational goals and strategic plans that support the organization’s mission and are integrated with different activities of the organization.
- Actively participate in the decision-making process involving the establishment of important permits, rules, regulations, policies, and strategic plans.
- Manages products programs, applying best practice/best suitable product development lifecycle methodologies based on the market/customer situation, by collecting data, performing analysis on the market behavior and providing recommendations to Senior Management.
Skills
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Hold strong aspects of business process development and execution.
- Certifications in PMP. Knowledge of ITIL is a plus.
- Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project 2010.
- Technically competent with various software programs, such as Microsoft Excel & Visio and Microsoft office in general.
- Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
- Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
- Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.
- Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
- Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise.
- Ability to bring project to successful completion through political sensitivity.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
- Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
- Holds good background in GMP/ISO manufacturing standards.
- Understanding of the Pharmaceutical, regulatory, and commercial requirements for early and late stage API development.
- Knowledge of Pharmaceutical operations and regulatory process.
- Knowledge of global API/drug development, registration and market launch requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in a related area like: Project management, Chemical engineering, Chemistry or Pharmacy. Master’s degree is a plus.
Training and Experience
- At least 7 years of experience in either of the following fields: Project Management, Chemical Industries, Pharmaceutical Industries.
- PMP Certified.
- PgMP Certified is a plus.
- Certified 6 sigma is a plus.
- Philippines and Saudi Nationalities Only.
Company Profile
CAD Middle East Pharmaceutical Industries LLC was established in 2006 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is dedicated to manufacture the highest quality of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) meeting with current GMP standards.
It is our guiding principle to introduce, through continuous research and development, consistent high quality meeting with the latest GMP standards, low cost manufacturing of Innovative APIs for our diverse client base. We accomplish this by working in partnership with the clients/partners in understanding their current and future needs.
