Associate Director - Program Management - External Manufacturing
GSK (company site, opens in a new tab)15+ yrsBengaluruOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 35–60 LPA
Posted 1d ago
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Job description
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About This Role
- Lead and deliver a portfolio of External Manufacturing programmes, including Smart Manufacturing & AI, ensuring scope, timeline, budget, and benefits are met.
- Own programme governance, including steering committees and risk (RAID) management using AI agents for reporting and governance documentation.
- Manage delivery partners and vendors, set programme-management standards and drive continuous improvements with AI tools and smart manufacturing teams.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain, Business or related field; Master's or MBA and formal programme management qualification preferred.
- 15+ years programme/project management experience, preferably in pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or supply chain sectors with External Manufacturing/CMO and Digital Manufacturing exposure.
- Strong expertise in programme governance, benefits management, budget management, and portfolio standards; knowledge of PMP, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent and hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery.
- Practical experience with AI and automation tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot), managing global, cross-functional programmes and senior stakeholder management.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced strategic leader capable of managing complex, multi-site, cross-functional programmes with external partners in regulated environments.
- Proven ability to integrate AI-driven tools for enhanced programme delivery, reporting, risk management, and governance.
- Demonstrated capability to establish programme management standards and lead/managing teams with readiness to handle people management responsibilities.