Associate Director, Platform Programs

Merck; Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Merck is seeking a program/portfolio manager in the United States to lead cross-functional teams, define platform management principles, and drive agile delivery with a strong emphasis on risk management and quality. The role focuses on tracking programs, defining KPIs, and aligning with strategic goals through OKRs.

Candidate should bring a strategic mindset, strong communication, and experience in large-scale initiatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills.
• Excellent Communication and Organizational Skills.
• Strong Technical Background In Operations Service Or Platform Management.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross functional teams to define platform management principles.
• Bring agile mindset to the teams for faster delivery, high integrity, and quality standards.
• Proactively engage with teams to drive solutions for blockers, risks, and issues on all programs.
• Track and manage portfolio program and projects.
• Define metrics and KPI’s aligned with organization’s strategic goals.
• Develop joint OKRs with partner organizations to ensure successful collaboration.

Skills

Agile Thinking

Change Management

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Education

B.A or B.S Degree

Tools

Atlassian JIRA

Project Management Tools

Job description

Merck is seeking a program/portfolio manager in the United States to lead cross-functional teams, define platform management principles, and drive agile delivery with a strong emphasis on risk management and quality. The role focuses on tracking programs, defining KPIs, and aligning with strategic goals through OKRs.

Candidate should bring a strategic mindset, strong communication, and experience in large-scale initiatives.