Senior Portfolio Manager R&D

Macclesfield, Cambridge (UK) Gothenburg, (Sweden) Gaithersburg, (USA)

Job role

The Senior Portfolio Manager will be responsible for managing portfolios in support of R&D. This role will also be responsible for implementing changes in portfolio management processes with their business partners.

Key Accountabilities

• Implement changes to portfolio management and related process changes in their corresponding partner communities

• Manage project portfolio process including demand management/intake, prioritization through project approval for portfolios in their area of responsibility.

• Be responsible for the ongoing portfolio financial reporting and advance where decisions/re prioritisation may need to occur by governance group(s).

• Support the internal recharge process ensuring forecast targets are met and/or variances addressed.

• Manage routine quarterly and annual budget submission processes including communicating timelines, collecting and reviewing forecasts with and providing transparency to partners.

• Lead the development of solutions to problems identified through business performance data or partner feedback

• Communicate performance and trends to ITLT to identify risks at the earliest stage possible

Essential skills & experience

• BA/BSc degree required, MBA or advanced degree preferred in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field

• Proven experience handling project portfolios

• Understanding of Lean Portfolio Management concepts & processes

• Progressive experience in IT business or financial management

• Extensive experience leading cross functional teams and building consensus

• Strong skills using the suite of Microsoft Office products

• Familiarity with ServiceNow PPM

• Strong data analytics capabilities

• Influencing skills

• Stakeholder management including at the executive level

• Strong change management and problem-solving skills

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work well in and across diverse, global teams and proven ability to influence others to achieve positive outcomes

WHY JOIN US?

We’re a network of entrepreneurial self-starters who contribute to something far bigger. There’s a diversity of expertise in our Technology group that’s unique to AstraZeneca – it allows us to dive deep into exploring new leading-edge technology. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering world-class technology and data solutions, unlocking the potential of science. We optimise and evolutionise AstraZeneca by maximising efficiencies and finding new ways to drive productivity. From automation to data simplification.

A place to be open and transparent – we speak up, think creatively and share ideas. Our diverse contributions help us to make better decisions. But we have a constant drive to innovate, and an appreciation for high standards. It takes challenging the status quo to add value in our ever-evolving environment. We love it here because put simply, we make a meaningful impact.

Technology at AstraZeneca is a home for purposeful disruptors!

SO, WHAT NEXT?

If reading the above has tickled your senses and you’re ready to join us, hit the apply button and we look forward to reviewing your application soon.

Date Posted

Closing Date

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.