Program Manager at UCB SA Canada

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Leadership, Communication, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Budgeting, Resource Allocation, Agile Methodologies, Waterfall Methodologies, Collaboration, Process Improvement, KPI Tracking, Risk Management, Change Control, Teamwork, Attention to Detail

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Make your mark for patients US PMO - Program Manager Are you ready to lead strategic initiatives and drive impactful results? We’re seeking a Program Manager to oversee and coordinate multiple projects and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with UCB’s long-term vision. As a Program Manager, you will oversee and coordinate multiple projects, products, and strategic initiatives. This position guides Project Managers and ensures effective communication across cross-functional teams, acting as a project manager for several concurrent efforts. This position is located in our Atlanta, GA corporate office. Candidates should reside in this location. What You’ll Do Lead and coordinate diverse projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy. Guide Project Managers and facilitate collaboration among cross-functional teams. Drive project delivery using established program and project management standards. Define program requirements and objectives based on the project charter and sponsor guidance, ensuring alignment with UCB’s long-term vision. Develop program strategies and baseline plans (resources, scope, scheduling) using SMART business cases. Partner with Finance to set, oversee, and monitor budgets, manage resource planning, and ensure robust change controls. Apply project management processes throughout the program lifecycle, leveraging tools like Asana, MS Teams, SharePoint, Launch Tracker, and CRM systems. Oversee program execution, monitor performance, and proactively address risks and opportunities. Define and track KPIs, conduct project reviews, and manage transitions in line with UCB and US PMO standards. Manage communication plans for effective information flow to all stakeholders. Design and implement optimal program strategies, supporting timely and quality decision-making. Build and share knowledge across the organization, including industry-specific and functional expertise. Champion best practices, contribute to process improvements, and train colleagues as needed. Participate in UCB’s Project Management Community. Who You’ll Work With You’ll collaborate with Project Managers, Program Leads, US PMO Head, Finance, cross-functional teams, and organizational leadership. Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills: Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in technology discipline, business administration, management, or related field. Minimum of 7 years of project management experience Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing product launches, business process improvement type projects and leading teams. Preferred Qualifications Expertise in budget/resource allocation, project methodologies, prioritization, and planning. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana). Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail. Preferred certifications: PMP or PgMP. Knowledge of Agile or Waterfall methodologies, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management. Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines. Strong teamwork and a solution-driven mindset. Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities. Unless explicitly stated in the description, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, regardless of your current contractual agreement. If your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss before submitting your application. UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel. Requisition ID: 91619 Recruiter: Kelly Dickinson Hiring Manager: Mark Hardmon Talent Partner: Robert Way Job Level: MM II Please consult HRAnswers for more information on job levels.

Responsibilities

The Program Manager will lead and coordinate diverse projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy. This role involves guiding Project Managers, driving project delivery, and overseeing program execution while managing communication with stakeholders.