Senior Project Manager, GSC Business Performance & Transformation

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Position Summary:

The Senior Project Manager, GSC BP&T leads cross-functional initiatives and complex projects that drive strategic transformation across the Global Supply Chain. This role provides leadership for high-priority programs and projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide strategies and operational excellence. The Senior Manager is expected to champion digital innovation and emerging technologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and global collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead planning and execution of multiple, complex cross-functional supply chain projects/programs.
• Support development of robust business cases with interdependencies and a clear value proposition.
• Support strategic initiatives, including annual portfolio planning and the Polaris+ program.
• Facilitate governance meetings, executive sponsor sessions, and steering committees with clear agendas, priorities, and objectives to achieve quick decisions and robust outcomes.
• Ensure utilization of standard program management processes, governances, and systems including GPSiPlan as the system of record.
• Develop and implement risk management and mitigation strategies at the program and/or project level.
• Influence key stakeholders and manage program and/or project communications.
• Support change management strategies and foster high-performance, diverse teams.
• Evaluate and recommend new digital tools and technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure program delivery is on time, within scope, and budget.
• Proactively drive scenario analyses and strategic recommendations for management.
• Inspire and motivate teams, providing feedback and coaching for leadership development.
• Up to 20% travel predominantly for project-based workshops

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, life sciences and/or business required, with a Master’s degree preferred.
• 6+ years of end-to-end supply chain experience, preferably in biotech/pharma.
• 6+ years of project management experience, with a PMP or APICS certification preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional, multi-site, global teams.
• Advanced leadership competencies, including strategic thinking, executive communication, and cross-functional influence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, manage multiple priorities, and work autonomously with a high level of accountability and sense of urgency.
• Expert in two or more supply chain capability/process areas; able to articulate interdependencies.
• Proficient in leveraging digital tools and systems (e.g., GPSiPlan, PowerBI) to enable operational excellence.
• Up to date/champion on emerging technologies and digital trends relevant to supply chain transformation, including AI.
• Expertise in risk management, analytical problem-solving, and decision-making at the program and/or project level.
• Ability to manage resources, resolve conflicts, and drive results across global teams.

Why you should apply

• You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
• You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
• You’ll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including, but not only, an annual bonus, pension contribution, family health insurance, 27 days of annual leave , access to BMS Cruiserath on-site gym and life assurance

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On-site Protocol

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