Head of Project Delivery

Sanofi; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a Head of Project Delivery in the United States to oversee the Site Smart Factory roadmap, ensuring on-time, within-scope delivery aligned to business priorities. You will lead a team of Solution Implementation Leads (SILs) and drive adoption, governance, and value realization across the site.

The role emphasizes end-to-end delivery, planning, and coordination from pilots to operations, with a focus on leadership, change management, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 5+ years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• 5+ years of experience in Computerized System Implementation OR Project Management.
• 1+ year of people management experience.
• Pharma consulting experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Solution Implementation Leads (SILs).
• Own end-to-end delivery of Smart Factory initiatives across the site.
• Translate roadmap priorities into executable delivery plans and coordinate pilots, deployments, and scaling.
• Establish and maintain delivery governance with weekly reviews and monthly steering committees.
• Ensure successful handover of solutions to Operations and support stabilization post-deployment.

Skills

People leadership

Cross-functional delivery

Project management

Delivery governance

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job title: Head of Project Delivery

• Location: Swiftwater, PA

About the Job

The Head of Project Delivery is accountable for the execution of the Site Smart Factory roadmap, ensuring digital solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business priorities.

This role leads a team of Solution Implementation Leads (SILs) and oversees end-to-end delivery, from planning and deployment through user adoption and transition to operations. The Head of Project Delivery ensures consistent execution, effective governance, and cross-functional alignment while driving adoption and value realization across the site.

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• 5+ years of experience in Computerized System Implementation OR Project Management.
• 1+ year of people management experience.
• Pharma consulting experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional delivery teams.
• Experience in Smart Factory, digital manufacturing, or transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled solutions and data-driven technologies.
• Strong understanding of digital solution implementation and project delivery.
• Experience with system incident and risk management.

Main responsibilities:

People Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Solution Implementation Leads (SILs), ensuring accountability, engagement, and strong delivery performance.
• Build and strengthen delivery capabilities, including project execution, implementation excellence, and change management.
• Plan and evolve team capacity, skills, and structure to support current and future Smart Factory priorities, including talent development and succession planning.

Project Portfolio Execution

• Own end-to-end delivery of Smart Factory initiatives across the site.
• Ensure project scope and delivery timing committed to Site Smart Factory roadmap is aligned to business priorities.
• Monitor delivery Progress, dependencies, and risks across the portfolio.
• Maintain Smart Factory Project Deployment Budget.

Delivery Planning & Coordination

• Support translation of roadmap priorities into executable delivery plans.
• Coordinate project activities including pilots, deployments, and scaling across the site.
• Ensure alignment with defined delivery models, standards, and core templates.
• Maintain and prioritize delivery backlog in alignment with business priorities.

Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Establish and maintain delivery governance (weekly reviews, monthly steering committees).
• Provide transparent reports on delivery status, risks, and outcomes.
• Ensure Operations and SILs are aligned with Global & Local Business, System, and Process owners on scope and priorities.
• Serve as primary escalation point for delivery-related issues.
• Champion change management and acts as a catalyst for transformation within operations.
• Ensure appropriate training, communication, and support are in place.

Transition to Operations

• Ensure successful handover of solutions to Operations and Local Business System Owners following system qualification.
• Support stabilization and ensure operational readiness post-deployment.
• Ensure documentation, training, and support structures are in place
• Ensure system audit readiness.

Why Choose Us

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
• Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.
• Grow, thrive, and make an impact in a workplace that empowers you to bring your best self every day, with pride.
• Develop new skills, explore cross-functional roles, and work in an environment that values growth and discovery.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Aff…

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.