Sanofi
HeadofProjectPortfolioManagement
“Head of Project Portfolio Management at Sanofi. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, project portfolio management, leadership skills, strategic thinking, business acumen. Manages the Site project portfolio, consolidating as ONE project portfolio at site (CAPEX+OPEX), gathering inputs from all functions (MSAT, Engineering, HSE, Quality, OpEX, Digital…). Manages team of experienced ”
What You'll Achieve.
keep site business continuity and growth; ensure monitoring & reporting; ensure use of PM best practices; enables the project prioritization process; Ensure resource capacity and availability; supports global integrated risk management process; creating maximum transparency and access whenever possible
Industry & Context.
review and challenge project / function owners where needed
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
minimum 5 years of total industry experience, Scientific bachelor’s degree preferably in chemical, biochemical or pharmaceutical engineering or business / finance degree, Experience in portfolio and project management, with ability to drive prioritization decisions, Knowledge of industrial strategy and project and portfolio management, leadership skills and experience (minimum 5 years) with proven track record in building and leading cross-functional teams, Proficient English language skills across all competencies
Nice to Have
Experience with pre- and post-launch activities (tech-transfer, continuous process verification, inspection readiness, cGMP knowledge, HA regulations, quality systems), Direct production operations experience preferred (Operations), Experience and agility on digital tool supporting decision making
What You'll Do.
Manages the Site project portfolio, consolidating as ONE project portfolio at site (CAPEX+OPEX), gathering inputs from all functions (MSAT, Engineering, HSE, Quality, OpEX, Digital…), Manages team of experienced Portfolio Leaders and is responsible for monitoring / reporting on the project portfolio (incl.
progress, actions, costs, risks), Ensure data quality in Shine, ensure monitoring & reporting, conduct end user training, and ensure use of PM best practices, Establish a link with site and global engineering in context of project portfolio management and stage gate governance, Supports link of Site Project portfolio with GBU/ M&S portfolio process, including relevant governance & preparation of gate reviews in close collaboration with engineering, By collecting, collating and analysing the relevant data he/she enables the project prioritization process, whatever the nature of project.
In this role, the Head of Project Portfolio management will need to review and challenge project / function owners where needed., Ensure resource capacity and availability for all functions impacted by site projects roadmap, Coordinates / collates risk management activities and information associated with the site project portfolio as input for overall site risk profile and thereby supports global integrated risk management process., Contributes to Site StratPlan, Budget and Site Master Plan processes, Contributes to talent development and adaptation of skills and capabilities to the portfolio needs developing project management, strategic thinking, and business acumen, Fosters sharing and application of best practices and digital solutions to the job scope, creating maximum transparency and access whenever possible.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
gathering inputs from all functions (MSAT, Engineering, HSE, Quality, OpEX, Digital…); Establish a link with site and global engineering in context of project portfolio management and stage gate governance; Supports link of Site Project portfolio with GBU/ M&S portfolio process, including relevant governance & preparation of gate reviews in close collaboration with engineering; review and challenge project / function owners where needed; building and leading cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Proficient English language skills across all competencies
Process & Methodology
project portfolio management, monitoring / reporting on the project portfolio (incl. progress, actions, costs, risks), PM best practices, stage gate governance, gate reviews, project prioritization, risk management activities, project management
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