Tech@Lilly – Associate Director, Project Lead

Eli Lilly and Company; Alzey; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Eli Lilly is seeking a Project Manager in Alzey to oversee the Tech @ Lilly Project, coordinating initiatives in Supply Chain, Logistics, and Manufacturing. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in Agile methodologies and strong leadership skills. Join a pioneering team to enhance operational efficiency in a high-tech production environment, offering competitive salaries and benefits.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Professional growth access through Lilly University

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years’ experience managing global IT programs/projects.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing IT systems, compliance, and remediation.
• Proficiency in both German and English.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate finalization of the Tech @ Lilly Project and ensure operational readiness.
• Manage major initiatives affecting Supply Chain, Logistics, and Manufacturing.
• Report on program value and progress through metrics.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Agile

Waterfall

Data Management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees worldwide work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those in need, improve understanding and management of disease, and give back through philanthropy and volunteerism. We prioritize putting people first and strive for excellence in our efforts.

In Germany, we are planning and building a high-tech production facility in Alzey (Rhineland-Palatinate), which will expand our injectable drugs production from 2027 and employ up to 1,000 specialists. To optimize this innovative site, we seek motivated professionals to ensure the supply of Lilly medicines across Germany, Europe, and globally, aligned with our core values of "Excellence," "Integrity," and "Respect for People."

Responsibilities:

The Alzey Tech @ Lilly team will deploy the full systems architecture to prepare the site for operational readiness. The role involves coordinating the finalization of the Tech @ Lilly Project, leading deployment, and ensuring resource availability in collaboration with senior staff and local leadership.

This position will project manage major initiatives affecting Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Finance processes, ensuring alignment with related workstreams and global teams. The role reports to the Alzey Senior Director.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Execute the assigned portfolio of programs and projects efficiently.
• Provide insights into project progress, developing repeatable processes, standards, and tools.
• Define effective program management practices for large, multi-year initiatives.
• Optimize scope, time, cost, and quality, working with local and global leaders to develop action plans.
• Ensure stakeholder alignment and understanding of program strategies.
• Develop and enforce policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines for operational efficiency.
• Manage program execution to meet business and IT commitments, handling resource and organizational constraints.
• Report on program value and progress through metrics and storytelling.
• Coordinate dependencies across workstreams and manage conflicting priorities.
• Facilitate team meetings, update stakeholders, and communicate project status.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience managing global IT programs/projects as a Project Manager or SME.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing IT systems, IT audits, compliance, and remediation.
• Proficiency in Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
• Understanding of data management, GMP regulations, and cybersecurity in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency in German and English.
• On-site presence required.

What to Expect:

• Pioneering spirit: Join a growing team of up to 1,000 professionals.
• Innovation: Work in a state-of-the-art medical production facility.
• Creative freedom: Contribute ideas and implement them in cross-functional teams.
• Development: Access to professional growth through Lilly University.
• Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, and other perks.

Lilly is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the application process, please complete the workplace accommodation request form. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, or other protected statuses.