HR Project Management Officer at AstraZeneca

, , China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HR Strategy, Project Management, Change Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Analytical Mindset, Collaboration, Communication, Influencing, Problem Solving, Resource Management, Risk Oversight, KPI Establishment

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. HR Strategy & Transformation Partner with the HRVP and HR Leadership Team to translate business strategy into executable transformation roadmaps. Drive end-to-end execution of key HR initiatives (e.g., culture, digital HR, organizational design, talent strategy, workforce planning, and capability building). Ensure project outcomes align with business objectives and measurable results (cost, efficiency, engagement, experience). 2. PMO Governance & Delivery Establish and maintain a robust HR PMO framework, including project governance, prioritization, resource management, and risk oversight. Lead project portfolio tracking, performance dashboards, and executive reporting to ensure visibility and accountability. Drive standardization of project methodologies, templates, and tools across HR functions. 3. Change Leadership & Stakeholder Management Lead change management efforts for HR initiatives, ensuring strong communication, adoption, and sustainability. Partner closely with HRBPs, COEs, and business leaders to influence decisions and drive alignment. Act as a key advisor to senior leadership on change readiness, stakeholder engagement, and cultural implications of transformation. 4. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Identify process improvement opportunities and drive simplification under complexity. Establish KPIs to measure efficiency, effectiveness, and experience across HR programs. Champion a culture of accountability, agility, and innovation within the HR organization. REQUIREMENTS Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred. 10+ years of progressive experience in HR, project management, or transformation leadership. Proven track record leading enterprise-wide HR or organizational transformation programs. Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and executive stakeholder management. Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills. Key Competencies Strategic and systems thinking Leadership and influence without authority Change agility and stakeholder engagement Analytical mindset and results orientation Strong collaboration and communication skills Date Posted 28-Oct-2025 Closing Date 27-Oct-2025 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. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are 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, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Responsibilities

The HR Project Management Officer will partner with HR leadership to translate business strategy into transformation roadmaps and drive execution of key HR initiatives. They will establish a robust HR PMO framework and lead change management efforts to ensure strong communication and stakeholder engagement.