Senior Project Planner (Technology)

Role Title:ExperiencedDynamicSenior Project Planner(Technology)

The AxialProgramme (GlobalS/4HANAimplementation)

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Salary: Competitive  

Introduction to the role:

Are you an amazingSeniorProjectPlannerready to lead us to new horizons? Are you excited about driving change, innovation, generating business value,and making a lasting impact? Ifyou’reready to be at the forefront of transformation, this is the opportunityyou’vebeen waiting for. 

At AstraZeneca we are on thebrink ofmonumentaltransformation; aonce-in-a-generation programme thatwillshape global ways ofworking for the future. Technology is at the heart of it allandwe need the best.

If this is you, keep reading.

About the role:

TheAxial Programmedelivers business transformation through implementation of a newERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systempowered by S4/HANAandwill be:

• implementedright across the organisation

• provide our business withstandardised processes, enhancedfinancial management, commondataandreal time reporting

• used by more than 20k employees daily

• transformthe way we work through our entire supply chain-from bench to patient

Whatyou’lldo-the headlines:

• Leadand coordinateproject planning in the Technology function

• Establish and enforce best practicesinplanning including driving good data quality

• Identifyand track key dependencies across Technology and the wider programme

• Support stage gatereadiness and management

• Provide planning updates at regular governance forums to senior management

Detailed Job Description:

TheTechnology Senior Project Planner roledefinesand managesthe integrated Technology project plan with stakeholders in Technology and the wider Axial programme. He or she providesregular updates to different governance forumsand deputisesfor the Head of Technology PMO whenrequired.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Define integrated Technology project plan (MS-Project) from individual Technology plans in various tools, following Axial guidelines.
• Maintain this plan weekly with Technology teams as part of status reporting, challenging team leads and PMs on status and plans when necessary.
• Drive good data quality in Technology project planning in all tools.
• Provide planning updates at regular governance forums to senior management andleadership team (LT)meetings.
• Agree common milestones to track progress with other Axial teams and plans
• Identifyand track dependencies within Technology and across Axial.
• Define and manage critical paths and report bottlenecks in plans.
• Identifyand report planning risks and issues.
• Ensure transparent communication of plan dates and progress across Technology.
• Maintain planning documentation and audit trail.
• Support change control process for Technologyplanning (impact analysis).
• Drive continuous improvement in planning, including best practices and retrospectives.
• Perform planning scenario and what-if analysis asrequired.
• Support stage gate readiness and management for Technology planning.
• Provide metrics on progress and reporting to Technology LT.
• Deputise for Head of Technology PMO asrequired.
• Support new Phase 2 planning for Technology.
• Own new Technology resource management process and tools when launched in Axial.

Essential Skills:

• Hands on management of complex project plans either in a planner or senior PM role
• Advanced Microsoft Project / Planner skills and experience
• IT delivery experience, preferably in ERP delivery
• Use of Jira
• Experience working in a global organization where collaborators and project team members are geographically dispersed

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in SAP ACTIVATE, traditional and agile delivery methods, including familiarity withSAFe
• Project / Programme Management certifications
• Pharmaceutical industry experience and/or experience of delivery in ahighly-regulatedenvironment
• Lean & Six Sigma Skills
• Master’s degree

Applications open: February 05nd

Applications close: February 22nd

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZenecawe’rededicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you areempoweredto push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit.There’sno better place to make a difference to medicine,patientsand society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and alwayscommittedto lifelong learning,growthand development.We’reon an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare. 

So,what’snext?

• Are you already imaging yourself joining our team? Good, because wecan’twait to hear from you.

• Are you ready to bringnew ideasand fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and hopeitsyours 

• Ifyou’recurious toknow more then we welcome your application no later thanFebruary 22nd.

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