AD, Program Management CRGTO

Accountabilities:

• • Lead complex, strategic programs and projects from concept through successful delivery, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.
  • Manage portfolios of high-value initiatives, including programs with multi-million-dollar budgets and significant business or revenue impact.
  • Build, guide, and develop high-performing cross-functional teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and effective execution.
  • Establish and maintain program governance, including stage-gate processes, portfolio reviews, reporting, and decision-making frameworks.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing clear recommendations on program progress, priorities, resources, risks, and business outcomes.
  • Optimize resources across programs and portfolios while balancing strategic priorities, timelines, budgets, and organizational capacity.
  • Drive strategic, digital, and operating model transformation initiatives, supporting organizational change management activities.
  • Develop and oversee budgets, forecasts, business cases, financial analyses, and other program-level financial requirements.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while proactively addressing issues and developing effective solutions.
  • Apply appropriate project and program management methodologies, adapting Agile and other approaches to the needs of individual initiatives.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across a matrix organization, building alignment and influencing decisions without relying on direct authority.
  • Standardize and continuously improve program management practices, tools, processes, and methodologies across the organization.
  • Ensure effective communication and reporting throughout the program lifecycle, from operational teams to executive leadership.

  Requirements:

  • Advanced degree plus 6 years of relevant program/project management experience, or a bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of program/project management experience, preferably in regulated environments.
  • Degree in Business, Life Sciences, or a related field is preferred.
  • Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional programs from initial concept through delivery.
  • Experience managing strategic transformations, including digital and operating model transformation initiatives.
  • Proven experience overseeing portfolios with multi-million-dollar budgets and significant financial or revenue impact.
  • Strong knowledge of program management methodologies, tools, governance frameworks, and stage-gate processes.
  • PMP certification is preferred.
  • Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business case development.
  • Experience with project management and portfolio tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, and PPM platforms.
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies and the ability to tailor delivery approaches according to project requirements.
  • Experience working in matrix organizations and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, risk management, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Experience building and developing high-performing teams.
  • Experience in regulated environments, including GMP and FDA-related settings, is preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant project/program management technologies.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable program priorities.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% as required.

  Benefits:

  • 🏠 Fully remote work model in Brazil.
  • 📅 Standard Monday-to-Friday work schedule.
  • 🌎 Opportunity to collaborate with global, cross-functional teams.
  • 🚀 Exposure to strategic transformation initiatives and high-impact programs.
  • 📈 Senior-level visibility and opportunities to influence portfolio strategy and organizational priorities.
  • 🧠 Opportunity to lead and develop high-performing teams.
  • 🔬 Experience working within a science-driven and highly regulated environment.
  • ✈️ Occasional business travel, up to approximately 20%.