Uwi (AI Recruiter by HeroHunt.ai)

Director, Program Management

Uwi (AI Recruiter by HeroHunt.ai)

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $152,000 - $258,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Support the annual SPP process for the ADS organization by coordinating key workstreams or leading assigned sub-groups.
  • Contribute to the development of the final SPP deliverables, helping to review major insights and translating them into actionable strategic workstreams.
  • Assist in defining and initiating new growth initiatives by conducting or coordinating market assessments in collaboration with Strategic Marketing, Market Intelligence, and relevant Commercial teams (e.g., Portfolio Management).
  • Develop business cases for growth initiatives in partnership with Controlling, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
  • Draft project charters and ensure clarity of scope, objectives, and responsibilities.
  • Prepare materials for early-stage executive reviews (SG-1) for proposed growth projects.
  • Lead growth projects through the Concept Phase (SG0), ensuring strong alignment with strategy before transitioning project leadership to the Strategic Growth Project Team.
  • Continue as a key team member, accountable for the business rationale and case through CAR approval.
  • Contribute to PMO governance activities, including oversight of SPP, BSR, and growth project processes, ensuring adherence to established frameworks and review cadences.
  • Coordinate and support broader ADS platform initiatives, such as automation, digitalization, or sustainability programs.
  • Assist in the review and coordination of potential inorganic growth opportunities (e.g., M&A or divestment assessments) as needed.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to engage and communicate effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Experience supporting, coordinating, or leading significant CAPEX or strategic investment projects.
  • Comfortable working in a complex, fast-paced matrix environment with multiple stakeholders and priorities.
  • Strong experience developing business cases and contributing to new business models or approaches that leverage existing and new assets.
  • Solid industry knowledge with an understanding of key trends in Biopharma and the CMO/CDMO market.
  • Sound judgment in evaluating new ideas, with the ability to assess their potential impact and feasibility.
  • Strong business acumen, with knowledge of policies, practices, and market dynamics relevant to the organization and its competitors.
  • Effective communicator in both internal and external settings, capable of presenting project information clearly and professionally.
  • Ability to build credibility and trust across teams and cultures through strong analytical thinking and collaborative leadership.
  • Proven track record of driving projects to completion and overcoming obstacles to achieve successful outcomes.
  • Strategic thinker with commercial awareness and a strong execution focus.
  • Creative problem solver with the ability to translate ideas into practical, actionable solutions.
  • Collaborative approach with the ability to influence peers and drive alignment.
  • Strong ability to manage ambiguity, recognize critical issues early, and balance multiple priorities effectively.
Benefits
  • Performance-related bonus.
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) matching plan.
  • Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Employee assistance programs.
  • Paid time off (PTO).

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
business case developmentproject charter draftingmarket assessmentCAPEX project supportstrategic investment project coordinationPMO governancegrowth project managementautomationdigitalizationsustainability programs
Soft skills
effective communicationanalytical thinkingcollaborative leadershipstrategic thinkingcreative problem solvinginfluencing peersbuilding credibilitymanaging ambiguityprioritizationcross-functional collaboration