Project Management Office Lead (all genders)

Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Project Management Office Lead in Frankfurt to oversee the budget and execution of a new state-of-the-art insulin manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on governance and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifikationen

• At least 6 years in the pharmaceutical industry with proven project management expertise.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience in managing pharmaceutical programs.
• Proficient in budgeting and developing reports and dashboards.

Aufgaben

• Ensure structured project execution and budget management.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and manage diverse stakeholder needs.
• Implement global guidelines and governance structures.

Kenntnisse

Project Management

Governance

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Data Visualization

Change Management

Ausbildung

Advanced degree in engineering, pharmacy, biotechnology or related field

Project Management certification from PMI or IPMA

Tools

PMO tools (e.g., SharePoint)

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Posted:

30.06.2025

Expiry Date:

14.08.2025

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Background

Sanofi is investing in a new large, state-of-the-art facility for Insulin Drug Substance in Frankfurt, Germany. The facility will be fully automated, environmentally friendly, and designed as a modern biologics plant, focusing on insulin manufacturing. A global, cross-functional program organization will lead this project until commercial production.

About the Role

The PMO Lead for the Insulin Flex Facility (IFF) will ensure structured project execution, governance adherence, and stakeholder alignment. The role involves implementing global guidelines, standards, and governance structures, managing budgets, milestones, risks, and strategic communication. The candidate will coordinate efforts across international teams, working closely with global functions, insulin and China clusters, and the E2E lead.

Main Responsibilities

1. Program Orchestration & Standards Implementation
2. Prepare and facilitate Steering Committees for this billion-euro program
3. Establish governance structures, tools, and KPIs for success
4. Ensure adherence to guidelines and processes
5. Monitor environmental changes and support problem-solving
6. Manage and optimize the program budget

1. Data Excellence & Digital Innovation
2. Develop URS for project management tools and stakeholder reports
3. Track milestones, budgets, and deliverables using enterprise software
4. Maintain a single source of truth for data and explore AI use cases
5. Create dashboards and KPIs for progress tracking
6. Leverage advanced data visualization and analytics technologies

1. Stakeholder Engagement & Cultural Leadership
2. Drive structured communication and change management strategies
3. Manage diverse stakeholder needs and foster a positive team environment
4. Coordinate cross-functional collaboration and information flow
5. Identify and address potential roadblocks proactively
6. Build strong relationships with global functions and clusters

About You

• Education: Advanced degree in engineering, pharmacy, biotechnology, or related field; Project Management certification from PMI, IPMA, or similar is highly desirable
• Experience: At least 6 years in the pharmaceutical industry with proven project management and governance expertise, and demonstrated leadership skills
• Technical Skills: Experience managing pharmaceutical programs, budgeting, risk management, KPI tracking, and developing reports and dashboards; proficiency with PMO tools (e.g., SharePoint); familiarity with pharmaceutical manufacturing and regulations
• Languages: Excellent in English and German; additional languages and intercultural experience are a plus