Consultant - LDC PMO

You will be working as a strategic project associate at Novartis Group, responsible for driving key initiatives to enhance economic value and secure competitive advantage. Reporting to the LDC PMO Lead, you will handle small to medium projects, ensuring delivery of key business results and building lasting capabilities within in-country teams. Your major accountabilities will include demonstrating advanced knowledge in PMO skill areas, building and managing relationships with stakeholders, delivering high-quality outcomes independently within budget and timeline, and establishing project management protocols aligned with standards. You will collaborate with business leaders and teams to address challenges in alignment with Novartis's strategy, supporting and sustaining workload of project teams, overseeing project implementation, and fostering talent development aligned with consulting strategy. Your role will also involve mentoring team members, staying updated with technology developments, and advising clients on new tools and techniques. **Key Responsibilities:** - Drive key initiatives to enhance economic value and secure competitive advantage - Handle small to medium projects, ensuring delivery of key business results - Build lasting capabilities in in-country teams - Demonstrate advanced knowledge in PMO skill areas - Build and manage relationships with stakeholders - Deliver high-quality outcomes independently within budget and timeline - Establish project management protocols aligned with standards - Collaborate with business leaders and teams to address challenges in alignment with Novartis's strategy - Support and sustain workload of project teams - Oversee project implementation - Foster talent development aligned with consulting strategy - Mentor team members - Stay updated with technology developments - Advise clients on new tools and techniques **Essential Requirements:** - Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, business, or equivalent work experience - 5-8 years of proven experience as a Technical Manager or similar role - Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices - Proficient in project management software and tools - Expert knowledge on MS Project Online Implementation and Maintenance - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills - Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously - Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills - Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines **Desirable Requirements:** - Exposure in Master Service Agreements, Contracts, or SOWs - Previous work experience in Change Management, Project, and Program Management - Background in consulting or managing projects within Pharma, Healthcare, and Life Sciences - Certification in PMP, Agile/Scrum/Safe, or PRINCE2 is beneficial - Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with diverse senior stakeholders Join Novartis to be part of a mission to improve and extend people's lives through medicine. Learn more about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. Novartis is committed to building an inclusive work environment and diverse teams. Join the Novartis Network to stay connected and learn about career opportunities.,