Associate Director, IT Programs & Portfolio

Servier Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Servier Pharmaceuticals in Boston is seeking an Associate Director of Program & Project Management to lead enterprise IT program portfolios, drive transformational initiatives, and guide large-scale infrastructure projects. The role shifts IT from a cost center to a strategic value driver with robust governance and product-centric delivery.

You will establish a Product Management CoE, drive outcomes, and set KPIs for Infrastructure and Operations while ensuring readiness and risk-mitigated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, business administration, engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in IT Program and Project Management within enterprise environments.
• Leadership in complex infrastructure programs and organizational change initiatives.
• Preferred experience in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or life sciences.
• PMP, PgMP, Agile (SAFe), or equivalent professional certifications.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Oversight: Lead the end-to-end I&O project and program portfolio, ensuring alignment with the I&O Roadmap and Servier goals.
• Strategic Initiatives: Drive execution of high-impact programs including cloud transformation (Azure), infrastructure modernization, M&A integration playbooks, and digital workplace improvements.
• Roadmap Alignment: Synchronize IT investments with enterprise objectives to support growth.
• Methodology Governance: Establish standardized project management methodologies and delivery frameworks.
• Portfolio Controls: Oversee intake, prioritization, resource planning, and financial management.
• Predictable Execution: Implement governance gates to improve execution and high-value initiatives.
• Center of Excellence: Lead the establishment of a Product Management CoE to centralize expertise and ROI.
• Outcome-Driven Value: Focus on user adoption, business results, and TCO.
• KPIs: Define and report Infrastructure and Operational KPIs.
• Service Transition: Ensure operational readiness and smooth handovers to operations.
• Knowledge Management: Build shared knowledge bases.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and manage program risks and escalation paths.
• Mentorship: Guide and develop PMs and cross-functional teams.

Skills

IT Program Mgmt

Infrastructure leadership

Change management

Regulated industries

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology, business administration, engineering, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

ServiceNow

Job description

Servier Pharmaceuticals in Boston is seeking an Associate Director of Program & Project Management to lead enterprise IT program portfolios, drive transformational initiatives, and guide large-scale infrastructure projects. The role shifts IT from a cost center to a strategic value driver with robust governance and product-centric delivery.

You will establish a Product Management CoE, drive outcomes, and set KPIs for Infrastructure and Operations while ensuring readiness and risk-mitigated