Chiesi USA
Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years' experience, operating in 31 countries. More than 8,000 employees across the group are united by a singular purpose: promoting a healthier world for our people, patients, and the planet. This is what drives us as we research, develop, and market innovative drugs across our main therapeutic areas. Discover more here. (https://www.chiesi.com/en/main-areas/)
At Chiesi we are thinking generations ahead, driving sustainable innovation with purpose. This fosters a culture of reliability, transparency, and ethical behaviour at every level. As a Benefit Corporation and a certified B Corp, we have embedded sustainability in our bylaws and continuously measure our impact.
Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity are at the heart of who we are. We believe our differences make us stronger. We are a vibrant ecosystem of passionate, talented individuals united by strong values, each bringing unique perspectives that help us to continuously challenge the status quo for the better.
Who we are looking for
This is what you will do
Lead and manage enterprise-wide projects and events as a key member of the US Project Management Office (PMO). Success in this role requires exceptional cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders. The Project Manager will be responsible for delivering project management excellence, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives to achieve company goals effectively. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
You'll be responsible for:
Project Planning and Initiation
Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
Identify and document project dependencies, constraints, and assumptions.
Blend traditional project management principles and practices with an agile approach for strategic-level projects.
Project Execution and Monitoring
Lead project teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and budget.
Monitor project progress using established metrics and report updates to stakeholders and senior management.
Identify risks and issues, develop mitigation plans, and escalate as needed.
Stakeholder Engagement
Act as the primary point of contact between the project team, PMO, and stakeholders.
Facilitate communication across departments and ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
Manage expectations and obtain approvals for changes in scope, timelines, or budgets.
Conduct regular project meetings and communicate project updates, milestones, and risks to relevant stakeholders.
Governance and Reporting
Ensure compliance with PMO standards, methodologies, and tools.
Prepare and deliver detailed project status reports, including KPIs and financial updates.
Conduct post-project retrospectives and document lessons learned.
Event Operations Project Management
Project Manage large scale business events/meetings, specifically the National Sales Meetings, President's Club, and Launch Meetings in collaboration with third party event management teams.
Manage logistics planning and execution of key business meetings.
Work closely with key internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure that deadlines are met and that the event comes together in a cohesive manner.
Review, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts and manage vendor relations.
Ensure that all objectives are achieved on time and remain on budget.
Manage the onsite logistics during the live meeting/event.
Attend site visits as needed.
PMO Strategy
Contribute to PMO process improvements and the development of standard operating procedures.
Understand the company vision and strategy and leverage PMO resources to facilitate execution.
Lead through influence and communicate to all levels within the company.
Educate departmental Project Managers on Project Management best practices.
You will need to have
Bachelor's degree.
5+ years' experience in related field.
Experience managing cross-functional teams. Self-directed with ability to build team work on shared projects and goals.
Event planning experience including sourcing hotels required.
Strong interpersonal skills, detail oriented, solid organization, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to multi-task, proven project management and analytical thinking skills.
Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello, SmartSheet).
Experience in or familiarity with the Life Sciences Industry.
Understanding of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
We would prefer for you to have
PMP Certification
Six Sigma Certification
Location
Hybrid role based in Cary, NC.
What we offer
No matter where your path starts at Chiesi, it leads to inspiring possibilities. Your future is our focus, and we are committed to nurturing your development in our dynamic, friendly environment with access to resources and training every step of the way.
We provide top-class benefits, including comprehensive healthcare programs, work-life balance initiatives, and robust relocation support. Our salary package is competitive, comprising a basic salary, performance bonuses, and benefits benchmarked against the external market. Additionally, we offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and tax assistance services for foreign colleagues, all designed to help you thrive.
Chiesi USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work force at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one's employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.
