The PMO partners with site team to convert strategic priorities, customer needs and business development opportunities into executable programs. The role supports product and process changes, and enables delivery of the site’s long-term objectives.

The Program Manager leads the site PMO governance framework and oversees a portfolio of strategic projects, including Technology Transfers, New Product Introductions, product and process changes, and selected capital and digital initiatives such as iTRM (Technology Roadmap). The role is responsible for portfolio governance, prioritisation, resource oversight, executive reporting, risk management, escalation and continuous improvement of project management standards across the Melbourne site. It is accountable for delivering portfolio outcomes integrated with and complimentary to current site BAU processes. Serves as the single point of accountability for the centralised artwork and NPL  team (located at the Vizag site).

As a member of the Extended Leadership Team (ELT), the position plays a critical role in optimising the supply of world-class, life-saving medicines to patients through cross-functional collaboration and leadership. The role contributes to a culture of understanding, belief and commitment to excellence, while enabling timely decisions aligned to site goals and priorities. It also promotes wellbeing, inclusivity, equity and diversity; fosters simplification and continuous improvement; and works collaboratively across teams to build trust, engagement and capability.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute the site transformation agenda as a member of the extended Leadership Team, ensuring clear alignment between strategic priorities, execution plans and measurable business outcomes. 
• Provide management for Program Management governance, portfolio visibility, prioritisation, resource alignment, risk escalation and executive reporting. Establish and maintain PMO governance standards.
• Own project lifecycle management processes and stage-gate governance by chairing portfolio review meetings and governance forums.
• Maintain portfolio visibility across all programs, monitor project health, schedule adherence, budget performance and benefits realization.
• Liaise with Capital projects manager(s) to ensure budget performance aligns with site capital funding
• Support site prioritization and resource allocation decisions through executive dashboards and
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