About This Role

The Senior IT Project Manager will be responsible for managing project activities from initiation to closure of multiple projects that support the overall Infrastructure, Architecture and Operations (IA&O) organization. The Senior IT Project Manager will lead a matrixed project team whose composition will vary based on the project, but could include work stream leads, technical leads, architects, IT system/platform owners and vendors.

 What You’ll Do:

• Develop the overall project schedule and project management plan.
• Ensure project is delivered according to committed scope, approved budget, and targeted dates.
• Work with matrixed teams globally for end-to-end delivery of projects, including GxP projects which require compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Drive compliance as per Biogen’s Quality Management Standards and SDLC process, including the IT change management and validation/testing process as required.
• Collaborate with vendors to drive successful execution of projects.
• Monitor, challenge and ensure predictable delivery of projects – driving accountability of work stream owners and escalating risks and issues to the project owner that require assistance or attention.
• Lead various project governance meetings including routine core team / workstream meetings as well as escalation, steering committee, and sponsor reviews.
• Enable and enhance communications between matrixed delivery teams.
• Navigate change management and documentation life cycle processes.
• Analyze and document complex business processes.

Who You Are

You are highly organized, a great communicator and come up with creative solutions to problems. You have excellent influencing skills which you have demonstrated when working in highly matrixed environments. 
 

Required Skills

• BA or BS Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or any related field.
• 7+ years’ experience working as an IT professional – ideally managing projects and/or programs.
• 5+ years’ experience of hands-on IT Project Delivery experience as a project manager implementing complex, cross-functional projects in a regulated environment.
• PMP certification.
• Ability to work with and manage third party vendors.
• Experience with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, and familiarity with tools including MS Project and JIRA.
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to manage projects in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently, exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Proven ability to motivate colleagues and manage stakeholder priorities in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Capable of multi-tasking across projects; highly organized.

We offer:

• Role in a dynamic and one of the oldest biotechnology company in the world 
• Company mission you can be really proud of
• Work with diverse and knowledgeable multinational teams
• Opportunities to learn and grow with GBS site in Poland
• Structured onboarding program 
• Customized benefit package, e.g. MyBenefits cafeteria, annual bonus eligibility, medical care, hybrid work

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts