Consultant - LDC PMO

As a strategic project associate at Novartis Group, you will drive key initiatives aimed at enhancing economic value and securing competitive advantage. Reporting to the LDC PMO Lead, you will be responsible for handling small to medium projects, ensuring the delivery of key business results and building lasting capabilities in the in-country teams to continue delivering these projects successfully in the future. Your role will involve advancing knowledge in two or more PMO skill areas for delivering projects/transformation programs. You will independently utilize multiple sources of information, including broader stakeholder views, to develop solutions and recommendations. Building and managing relationships with stakeholders in mid-level leadership positions will be a critical aspect of your responsibilities. You will be expected to deliver independently with high quality and little supervision to achieve successful outcomes within the planned budget and timeline. Establishing and enforcing project management protocols aligned with standards, procedures, and guidelines will also be part of your role, along with designing and implementing integrations between different enterprise PMO systems. Collaborating with business leaders, teams, and functional colleagues, you will address business and leadership development challenges and opportunities in alignment with Novartis's strategy, driving personal growth. Additionally, you will support, organize, and sustain the workload of small project teams or work streams, acting to resolve issues that prevent effective team collaboration. Taking a leading role in delivering internal strategic initiatives, such as identifying opportunities to expand consulting solutions and developing consulting tools and professional skills within the team, will also be expected. You will support the development of the project portfolio by being an active member of a Business Unit aligned team, providing regular status reporting and stakeholder management updates. Your responsibilities will involve overseeing the implementation of end-to-end projects and working closely with stakeholders to understand their business needs. Fostering project portfolios through capacity-building, aligning talent development with the consulting strategy, and mentoring team members to recognize their strengths and foster their personal and career development will be key aspects of your role. Demonstrating the ability to assimilate new knowledge and staying up to date with the latest developments in technology to advise clients on leveraging new tools and techniques will also be expected. Your role will require a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, business, or equivalent work experience, along with 5-8 years of proven experience as a Technical Manager or in a similar role, preferably in a technology or engineering environment. You should have a strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices, proficiency in project management software and tools, and expert knowledge of MS Project Online Implementation and Project Management. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, the ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines are essential requirements for this role. Desirable qualifications include exposure in Master Service Agreements, Contracts, or SOWs, previous work experience in areas of Change Management, Project, and Program Management, and a background in consulting or managing projects within Pharma, Healthcare, and Life Sciences. Certification in PMP, Agile/Scrum/Safe, or PRINCE2 is beneficial, along with excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with diverse senior stakeholders. Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities served. If you are passionate about helping people with disease and their families, collaborating with smart and passionate individuals, and achieving breakthroughs that change patients" lives, join Novartis to create a brighter future together.,