Associate Project / Programme Manager

The Associate Project / Programme Manager leads small project teams or supports larger projects / programmes from initiation to close, to deliver or support delivery of effective solutions that meet approved customer and business needs.The role can support any stage in the project lifecycle and is accountable for specific activities assigned in larger projects and/ programmes.This role is also required to follow established project management standards and identify possible project management capability areas for improvement.

Typical Accountabilities

• Agree and deliver plans for small projects, including activities, resources, costs, roles, responsibilities and quality as defined in the IT Project Management Methodology (ADF).
• For small projects, manage changes to project/programme scope, ensuring that all impacts and changes are approved and appropriately communicated to stakeholders and review boards.  Manage relationships with business stakeholders to ensure the effective capturing of business requirements and commitment to project/program objectives.  Responsible for steering / stakeholder meetings, communication of status, issues, and risks.
• Assist with managing project / programme budgets, forecasts, tasks, schedules, risks, change management, and status to support effective decisions and project reporting to stakeholders and review boards.
• Identify and assist with effective risk & issue management.  Escalate risks and issues as appropriate.
• Ensure the project team adheres to all standards including ADF, quality, and compliance, as well as processes, defined technical capabilities, and best practices.

• Support continued development of the project management capabilities and ensure that best practice is adopted and reinforced.
• Typical project cost in the range of $100k - $300k, with a project team of up to 5 people.
• Work collaboratively with: 1) Supplier Management function to manage delivery of small-sized supplier contracts. 2) Suppliers to ensure delivery of agreed products and services while ensuring adherence to AZ project delivery standards. 3) Business stakeholders to ensure the effective capturing of business requirements and commitment to project objectives​

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Technical or business degree or relevant proven experience
• Project Management skills
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Good business acumen with sensitivity to environment
• Familiar with project management and delivery methodologies and standards

Desirable

• Masters degree
• Some experience of working with third party suppliers.
• Experience leading small teams and activities.
• Agile, Lean & Six Sigma Skills

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.