Project Manager

At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in driving large-scale transformations within Clinical Operations? As a Project Manager/Coordinator, you'll be at the heart of strategic initiatives, providing comprehensive project coordination support. Your responsibilities will include managing PMO reporting, facilitating meetings, and spearheading continuous improvement initiatives. You'll also coordinate significant internal and external meetings, ensuring seamless preparation and communication. Dive into a dynamic environment where your expertise will be crucial in maintaining project momentum and delivering impactful results.

Accountabilities:

• Provide exceptional and broad project support to the assigned Project
• Manage documentation to support program and its Projects
• Oversee data sharing platforms like MS Teams and SharePoint Online
• Support projects within the programme framework
• Independently manage key continuous improvement initiatives
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and presentations
• Assist in managing and monitoring the programme budget by raising and tracking POs
• Lead logistics and content preparations for meetings and events, including vendor negotiations
• Track project changes alongside the PMO
• Collate inputs from project leads and PMO for reports or analyses
• Utilize technology expertise to complete tasks efficiently and propose solutions
• Follow-up on critical actions to maintain Programme/Project momentum
• Plan full logistics of workshops
• Manage extensive calendar scheduling proactively
• Possess strong AZ systems and processes experience
• Support the RCDF community with backup support and training
• Deliver other project activities as required
• Develop and prepare various reports for projects

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Degree in business or scientific field (or Project Management related field) or equivalent. 5 years of proven experience in providing Project support within the business management or corporate field.
• Expertise in programme/project management, with a proven track record in supporting PMO with associated strategic and administrative tasks
• Demonstrate strong communication and relationship building skills with the ability to influence others to achieve objectives
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical information into business language and in alignment with AstraZeneca business
• Proven track record in delivering high risk programme/projects and decision making
• Ability to foresee and solve problems, develop alternative options/recommendations
• Can create and maintain processes to work efficiently for both self and others
• A self-starter with high levels of drive, energy and resilience with ability to take the initiative
• Demonstrate strong, communication and relationship building skills with experience of collaborating and sharing knowledge between teams
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly within multiple project teams

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• A keen interest in a Project Management career, with a view to develop further on this career path
• Experience of working in a Programme Management Office

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