Project Manager
About the job

At Sanofi, we’re committed to providing the next-gen healthcare that patients and customers need.

As a Project Manager within the MSAT Global Project Management Organization, you are responsible for overseeing and optimizing the operational aspects of key projects within our organization. You lead cross-functional teams to ensure efficient project execution and planning, resource allocation, costs monitoring and risk management.

Your job, as a Project Manager within the MSAT Global Project Management Organization, is to independently coordinate end to end project activities and link with M&S and R&D stakeholders to ensure an on-time delivery and a successful launch of our new products. You drive the project team to success and to right first-time achievements.  You serve as a referent and project management subject matter expert and play a key role in the development and mentoring of Project Manager colleagues.

For more than 20 years, our Waterford team has continued to grow and diversify to serve patients around the world. Today, a team of almost 800 works together at a state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical and medical device campus. Recognized through multiple local and national awards, Sanofi Waterford offers flexible working and access to a world of opportunities to grow your career at one location. As well as attractive benefits, the team enjoy access to an onsite gym and medical Centre that underpin a strong commitment to health and wellbeing.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main responsibilities

Serve as a Project Management Subject Matter Expert: Serve as PM SME and play a key role in PM I colleague development.Define and Plan Projects: Clearly outline project scope, objectives, WBS and deliverables. Develop high level and detailed project plans.Lead and Coordinate Project Teams: Define a project OBS with clear roles and responsibilities. Foster a collaborative environment to break down silos and accelerate delivery.Optimize Resource Management: Optimize resource allocation and manage project resources efficiently.Lead Risk Management: Lead the project risk management process by guiding the team in identifying, assessing, and developing mitigation strategies for potential risks. Proactively manage and monitor critical risks, ensuring timely alerts and interventions when necessary.Monitor and Control Projects: Monitor project progress against plans, adjust as necessary, and ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, quality standards and Shine data entry requirements.Ensure Stakeholder Communication and Reporting: Maintain clear and effective communication with all stakeholders, including team members. Prepare and present project documentation, reports, and data-driven insights for strategic decision-making.Be Continuous Improvement and Innovation oriented: Support the continuous improvement of project management processes and tools. Encourage innovative solutions and creative approaches to overcome project challenges and standardize project management practices within MSAT.Monitor Performance: Prepare and co-lead project performance reviews, gap analysis and Go/No Go committees.Document Project: Keep detailed records of project activities, decisions, and changes. Conduct and document project lessons learned sharing sessions.Promote Agility and Adaptability: Champion a culture of agility and adaptability, enabling teams to navigate complex challenges with confidence and creativity.Leads large, cross functional, potentially multi-site / international projects for the Global MSAT product pipeline.Leads cross-functional, multi-site teams, in technology transfer, new product introduction, 2nd Gen, and business integration of new products.Translates customer needs into defined, approved project scope statements; works with stakeholders to quantify resource requirements.Establishes detailed project plans, drives execution of project tasks in line with agreed scope and timelines.Follows and drives the requirements of MSAT Global Project Management governance including, project charter initiation, gate reviews, and governance meetings.Establishes and executes the communication plan for the project and facilitates information flow between all stakeholders and sites.Monitors project progress and identifies project risks; minimizes impact to the program or wider site.Escalates risks as appropriate to MSAT leadership teams.Acts as project representative to external stakeholders.Drives the preparation and adherence to Project budget and forecast submission.

About youProven and significant experience in project management or equivalent.Track record of successful complex international / multi-site projects.Proven experience of interactions/communication with senior leadership in the Sanofi network.Track record of successfully implementing operational strategies that drive tangible results.Proven expertise with project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Planisware).Proven experience in project management staff development, coaching, or service as SME.Proven track record in the ability to transfer goals and objectives into measurable plans.Ability to identify gaps/risks and put appropriate remediation plans in placeStrong analysis and reporting.  Ability to lead/facilitate problem solving. Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities and a data-driven approach to problem-solving.Strategic Vision: Ability to see the big picture and translate it into actionable plans.Adaptability: Flexibility to navigate changing project requirements and environments.Collaboration: Builds strong relationships and fosters a culture of teamwork.Results Orientation: Demonstrates a relentless focus on achieving and exceeding objectives.Innovation: Approaches challenges with creativity and resourcefulness.Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in MS Office suite and project management software.Risk Management: Advanced level Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.Project management coaching, teaching, instruction experience.Advanced project management skills.Excellent communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills.Strong leadership skills.Strong analytical problem-solving skills.Advanced technology management skills.Customer-focused decision-making skills.Advanced understanding of quality and regulatory.Delivery focus project manager who can manage multiple projects while maintaining strong internal and external relationships to ensure program success.

Why choose us?Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
 

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Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!