Head of Project Delivery

Job title: Head of Project Delivery Location: Swiftwater, PA About the Job The Head of Project Delivery is accountable for the execution of the Site Smart Factory roadmap, ensuring digital solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business priorities. This role leads a team of Solution Implementation Leads (SILs) and oversees end-to-end delivery, from planning and deployment through user adoption and transition to operations. The Head of Project Delivery ensures consistent execution, effective governance, and cross-functional alignment while driving adoption and value realization across the site. Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster. About Sanofi We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. About You Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree 5+ years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry. 5+ years of experience in Computerized System Implementation OR Project Management. 1+ year of people management experience. Pharma consulting experience will be considered. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional delivery teams. Experience in Smart Factory, digital manufacturing, or transformation initiatives. Familiarity with AI-enabled solutions and data-driven technologies. Strong understanding of digital solution implementation and project delivery. Experience with system incident and risk management. Main responsibilities: People Leadership & Capability Development Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Solution Implementation Leads (SILs), ensuring accountability, engagement, and strong delivery performance. Build and strengthen delivery capabilities, including project execution, implementation excellence, and change management. Plan and evolve team capacity, skills, and structure to support current and future Smart Factory priorities, including talent development and succession planning. Project Portfolio Execution Own end-to-end delivery of Smart Factory initiatives across the site. Ensure project scope and delivery timing committed to Site Smart Factory roadmap is aligned to business priorities. Monitor delivery progress, dependencies, and risks across the portfolio. Maintain Smart Factory Project Deployment Budget. Delivery Planning & Coordination Support translation of roadmap priorities into executable delivery plans. Coordinate project activities including pilots, deployments, and scaling across the site. Ensure alignment with defined delivery models, standards, and core templates. Maintain and prioritize delivery backlog in alignment with business priorities. Governance & Stakeholder Management Establish and maintain delivery governance (weekly reviews, monthly steering committees). Provide transparent reports on delivery status, risks, and outcomes. Ensure Operations and SILs are aligned with Global & Local Business, System, and Process owners on scope and priorities. Serve as primary escalation point for delivery-related issues. Champion change management and acts as a catalyst for transformation within operations. Ensure appropriate training, communication, and support are in place. Transition to Operations Ensure successful handover of solutions to Operations and Local Business System Owners following system qualification. Support stabilization and ensure operational readiness post-deployment. Ensure documentation, training, and support structures are in place Ensure system audit readiness. 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. Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply. Grow, thrive, and make an impact in a workplace that empowers you to bring your best self every day, with pride. Develop new skills, explore cross-functional roles, and work in an environment that values growth and discovery. Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. #GD-SP #LI-SP #vhd #LI-Hybrid 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! US and Puerto Rico Residents Only Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. North America Applicants Only The salary range for this position is: $113.250,00 - $163.583,33 All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK. We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world. Discover more about us visiting or via our movie We are Sanofi Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA. It’s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world’s leading biopharma companies. Whether it’s using AI to shorten drug-discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities. This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.