Head of Programme Management

The primary responsibility of this role is to drive the execution and coordination of one or more major projects critical to Distribution network optimization / operations strategy. Specific areas of focus for program management include maintenance of the master project schedule and budget, ensuring robust communication between cross-functional/cross-site/cross-region team members, regular status reporting to key stakeholders, and off-cycle issue escalation as required.

Program Management

Employs standard project management tools to ensure proper organizational structure, project planning/scheduling, budgeting, and governance.

Manages project risk assessments, mitigation plans and problem solving efforts, and directs project resources to focus on the development and implementation of strategic plans.

Coordinates business process integration across project team locations.

Addresses legal and regulatory project issues globally via the appropriate team members and other Waters employees.

Tracks product global demand vs capacity vs project schedule with key commercial and planning stakeholders, and escalates to leadership for awareness and action, to meet customer demand.

Owns the capital and expense budget as defined in the approved project; addresses gaps and challenges as required to keep the project on track. Meets financial business demands over the years of the project.

Leads and escalates issues to the Network Optimization Steering Committee and/or Global Operations Leadership as required.

Ensures that all Change Management and Knowledge Transfer activities are planned and executed to deliver on program commitments.

Partners with the receiving Plant Manager to build the organization, budget, training, and all other program requirements to ensure a successful startup.

Travel up to 50% of the time, both domestically and internationally, and maintain a flexible work schedule to support global business needs across multiple regions and time zones.

Bachelor's degree with a preferred focus business, science or engineering.

Minimum 6 years of progressive supply chain operations leadership experience

Minimum 3 years experience managing projects within Distribution roles, or in dedicated Supply Chain or Distribution Project/Program Management roles in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, device, or diagnostic industry

Effective analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, including financial analyses and risk identification/mitigation

Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork and motivate and manage exempt level personnel

MBA or master's degree in science or engineering

PMP certification

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