At AstraZeneca, we follow the science, turning ideas into life-changing medicines. In Enabling Units IT, we’re applying cutting edge technologies such as AI, machine learning, data engineering and analytics to provide business-critical insights to help deliver breakthrough drug discovery and drive digital transformation as strategic business partners.

When you join our growing team, you’ll thrive in our culture of excellence, engagement and development. We take the career ambitions of our IT professionals very seriously with formal training balanced by ‘learning by doing’ and flexible arrangements to support your life outside work. As an inclusive and diverse employer, we know that different ideas, perspectives and opinions make us better. We all share the same commitment to quality and collaboration – with colleagues and the wider healthcare community.

You will be joining a diverse and truly distributed team as our technology professionals work across multiple geographies spanning from India to the US. You will seamlessly integrate with multiple cultures and like-minded individuals who are continuously motivated by the pace, breadth and ever-evolving nature of our work as well as our desire to truly push the boundaries of science.

Who we look for

We’re seeking hardworking aspiring IT professionals who can gain an in-depth knowledge of a specialist area with the ability to collaborate with specialists across other subject areas. Hardworking, curious and results-focused, you’ll be unafraid of challenging the status quo. You’ll relish the opportunity to bring new and innovative ideas to the fore, and have the courage and conviction to see them through. You’ll also be flexible, agile and ambitious in your thinking, and dedicated to doing the right thing.

Reporting to an SPM or Programme Delivery Lead, the Enabling Units IT Project Manager leads small project teams or supports larger projects / programmes from initiation to close, to deliver or support delivery of effective solutions that meet approved customer and business needs.

We are looking for an Associate Project Manager with some existing experience of managing projects to plan, mobilize, manage, and deliver ground-breaking IT projects. Our projects deploy a range of technologies including internal custom build solutions, packaged software, ERP solutions, data warehouses, Software as a Service, Cloud based solutions and BI tools.

Role Details

The Enabling Units IT Associate Project Manager will agree and deliver plans for small projects (or contribution to a section of a larger project), including activities, resources, costs, roles, responsibilities and quality as defined in the IT Project Management Methodology (ADF). In some of the engagements, selected candidates may need to support in the co-ordination role supporting Senior Programme/Project managers. The role holder will form part of a larger global project management team and will be encouraged to contribute to continued development of the Enabling Units IT project management capability.

Excellent partner management and communication skills, as well as a delivery focus are strongly required.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Agree and deliver plans for small projects (or contribution to a section of a larger project), including activities, resources, costs, roles, responsibilities and quality as defined in the IT Project Management Methodology (ADF).
• In some of the engagements, selected candidates may need to support in the co-ordination role supporting Senior Programme/Project managers.
• May need to work during UK business hours as required by the Project.
• For small/sub projects, lead changes to project/programme scope, ensuring that all impacts and changes are approved and appropriately communicated to partners and review boards. Manage relationships with business partners to ensure the effective capturing of business requirements and dedication to project/program objectives. Responsible for steering / partner meetings, communication of status, issues, and risks.
• Assist with managing project / programme budgets, forecasts, tasks, schedules, risks, change management, and status to support effective decisions and project reporting to partners and review boards.
• Identify and assist with effective risk & issue management. Advance risks and issues as appropriate.
• Ensure the project team adheres to all standards including ADF, quality, and compliance, as well as processes, defined technical capabilities, and standard methodologies.
• Support senior colleagues in the continued development of the project management capabilities and ensure that best practice is adopted and reinforced.
• Typical project cost in the range of $10k - $100k, with a project team of up to 5 people.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Project Management skills
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Good business acumen with sensitivity to environment
• Familiar with project management and delivery methodologies and standards
• Fair understanding of technology terminology and SDLC framework
• A self-starter with high levels of drive, energy, resilience, and a desire for professional excellence
• Demonstrate flexibility, and the right attitudes and behaviours

Desirable

• Some experience of working with internal and third party suppliers.
• Experience leading small teams and activities.
• Agile, Lean & Six Sigma Skills

If this sounds like you.. Apply today!

Date Posted

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.