MES Delivery Lead (Richmond)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale, cross-functional programs through design, execution and delivery for a greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing site.
• Manage multiple projects and workstreams, ensuring delivery against timelines, budgets, resources and business objectives.
• Apply Agile, Waterfall and other project management methodologies as appropriate.
• Coordinate delivery teams and oversee release planning to ensure effective and timely implementation of solutions.
• Ensure programs and solutions comply with GxP, GMP and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality, Operations, IT and Technical Services/Manufacturing Science teams to understand business processes and resolve issues.
• Drive adoption and implementation of new technology and digital solutions in alignment with site and IT strategy.
• Manage senior stakeholders, providing clear communication, progress updates and reporting on program performance.
• Identify and manage program risks, dependencies and trade-offs, developing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams, including stakeholders at senior leadership level.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve business processes and site capabilities.
• Develop a strong understanding of manufacturing, laboratory and engineering processes and translate business requirements into effective solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Project Management or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in program, portfolio or complex project management.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, cross-functional programs with multiple workstreams.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, Scrum and software development methodologies.
• Experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing and GMP-regulated environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, risk management and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.

Preferred Experience

• Experience delivering programs within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience supporting the startup, commissioning or operational readiness of a new/greenfield manufacturing facility.
• Experience working across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, IT and Technical Operations.
• Experience implementing digital, technology or business process solutions within a GMP environment.
• Proven leadership of complex, cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to industry standards, forums or professional organizations.