AstraZeneca Looking for SENIOR IT PROJECT / PROGRAMME MANAGER – INTEGRATION & API at Chennai, Tamil Nadu Full Time

LOCATIONS: MACCLESFIELD UK) / GAITHERSBURG (US) / CHENNAI (INDIA

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

ABOUT OUR IT TEAM

Here our work has a direct impact on patients – transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak and lead a new way of working, combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms and data. All with a passion to impact lives through data, analytics, AI, machine learning and more.

It’s a dynamic and challenging environment to work in – but that’s why we like it. There are countless opportunities to learn and grow, whether that’s exploring new technologies in hackathons, or transforming the roles and work of colleagues, forever. This is your chance to be part of a team that has the backing to innovate, disrupt an industry and change lives.

ABOUT THE ROLE?

The Senior Project / Programme Manager – Integration & API, leads a large organisation of resources to deliver a range of integration services. The role reports to a Director IT, Integration & API, and maintains end to end delivery accountability from initiation to close, to deliver effective solutions that meet approved customer and business needs. The role is accountable for determining and delivering solutions to approved requirements, budget and schedule commitments whilst meeting required quality and compliance standards. Focus areas include stakeholder management, risk management and delivery of business benefit. This role is also required to follow established project management standards, agile methodologies and lead / contribute to continued development of the project / programme management capability.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?

Coordinate, drive and approve plans for projects / programmes, including activities, resources, costs, roles, responsibilities and quality as defined in the IT Project Management Methodology (ADF)

Lead and coordinate interdependencies between projects and programme workstreams (intra-program and across portfolio).

Manage relationships with senior business members to ensure the effective capturing of business requirements and dedication to project/program objectives.

Drive effective risks & issues management, ensuring processes are in place and effectively used. Ensure problems resolved and address as appropriate.

Build a cohesive project /programme team and provide the leadership vital to improve the team’s success.

Manage changes to project/programme scope, ensuring that all impacts and changes are approved and appropriately communicated to senior management and the board

Assure / develop service transition plans to ensure project delivered solutions are sustainable within a BAU operations environment, including controlled hand-over into operational support.

Ensure the project team adheres to all standards including ADF, quality, and compliance, as well as processes, defined technical capabilities, and standard methodologies. Establish program governance and lead Decision Point reviews; member Steering Committee meetings.

Support / lead development of a world-class centre of excellence for project management capabilities and ensure that best practice is adopted and reinforced.

Typical project / programme costs greater than $1m, and a project team greater than 15 people.

WHY JOIN US?

We’re a network of entrepreneurial self-starters who contribute to something far bigger. There’s a diversity of expertise in our Technology group that’s unique to AstraZeneca – it allows us to dive deep into exploring new leading-edge technology. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering world-class technology and data solutions, unlocking the potential of science. We optimise and evolutionise AstraZeneca by maximising efficiencies and finding new ways to drive productivity. From automation to data simplification.

A place to be open and transparent – we speak up, think creatively and share ideas. Our diverse contributions help us to make better decisions. But we have a constant drive to innovate, and an appreciation for high standards. It takes challenging the status quo to add value in our ever-evolving environment. We love it here because put simply, we make a meaningful impact.

Technology at AstraZeneca is a home for purposeful disruptors!

SO, WHAT NEXT?

If reading the above has tickled your senses and you’re ready to join us, hit the apply button and we look forward to reviewing your application soon.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

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Competitive salary & benefits on offer.

Open Date: 08/02/2022

Close Date: 01/03/2022