IT Project Manager - Programme Delivery
Job Title: IT Project Manager - Programme Delivery - Enabling Units IT
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Introduction to role:
The Enabling Units IT Programme Delivery team at AstraZeneca is at the forefront of driving technological innovation and transformation across the organization. We pride ourselves on our ability to build, develop, deploy, and integrate cutting-edge technology solutions that are delivered on time and within budget. Our commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards ensures alignment with AstraZeneca’s overarching business strategy and supports various business functions effectively.
Our team comprises passionate and expert IT professionals who thrive on harnessing agile delivery principles and embracing a right-first-time approach. We set "the best" as our benchmark, constantly aiming for excellence and encouraging innovative solutions. By fostering a collaborative work environment, we empower all team members to contribute their unique skills and insights, ensuring seamless integration across disciplines.
About the role:
In this role, you’ll seamlessly combine your IT expertise with collaborative skills to drive innovation across functions. Your curiosity and results-oriented mindset will empower you to challenge conventional methods and bring fresh, ambitious ideas to life. We're looking for adaptable, agile thinkers dedicated to ethical and efficient problem-solving.
For leadership roles, we value strong relationship-building skills and a deep understanding of business dynamics. Your confidence and credibility will be crucial in encouraging a culture of delivery excellence, generating innovative ideas, and building industry networks.
Accountabilities:
Plan and execute small projects or segments of larger ones, focusing on activities, resources, costs, roles, responsibilities, and quality in line with IT Project Management Methodology (ADF).
Support senior managers in coordination roles, working primarily during UK business hours.
Manage scope changes and stakeholder communications, ensuring alignment and project success.
Cultivate strong relationships with business stakeholders to align on and commit to project goals.
Lead steering and stakeholder meetings with a focus on status updates, issues, and risk management.
Assist in budgeting and schedule management to support strategic decision-making and project reporting.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Strong Project Management acumen, with excellent communication and organizational skills.
Business acumen and sensitivity to the global environment.
Fair understanding of technology terminology and SDLC framework
Self-driven with a passion for professional excellence and resilience.
Experience leading small teams, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive attitude.
Qualifications in agile and/or Lean/Six Sigma frameworks.
Key Relationships to reach solutions:
Internal (to AZ or team) - Programme and Project Managers |Steering committees and business stakeholders |IT resource and service providers | Purchasing |User community |Internal Suppliers
External (to AZ) - Third party suppliers |External networks
Desirable Skills/Experience:
Experience of working with internal and third-party suppliers
International delivery experience working in global teams
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
AstraZeneca offers meaningful work that makes a bigger impact. We're a global team that helps make excellence and breakthroughs possible. Here, you can apply your skills to genuinely impact patients' lives. Join us at an exciting time of growth through innovation. Shape this journey by reimagining how we work; at every turn we're innovating and taking intelligent risks. We do this to steer the enterprise, powering every function to run faster, more efficiently, and achieve more.
If you want to make a change, this is the place to do it. Apply now!
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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.
