Project Coordinator Strategy

As a strategic project associate at Novartis Group, you will play a vital role in driving key initiatives aimed at enhancing economic value and securing competitive advantage. Reporting to the LDC PMO Lead, your responsibilities will include handling small to medium projects, ensuring the delivery of key business results, and establishing lasting capabilities within in-country teams to continue delivering projects successfully in the future. You will be expected to demonstrate advanced knowledge in two or more PMO skill areas for delivering projects and transformation programs. Independently using multiple sources of information, including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations. Additionally, you will build and manage relationships with stakeholders in mid-level leadership positions, deliver with high quality and little supervision within planned budgets and timelines, and establish project management protocols aligned with standards, procedures, and guidelines. Collaborating with business leaders, teams, and functional colleagues, you will address business and leadership development challenges in alignment with Novartis's strategy. Your role will involve supporting, organizing, and sustaining the workload of project teams, resolving issues hindering team effectiveness, and taking a leading role in delivering internal strategic initiatives. You will oversee end-to-end project implementation, work closely with stakeholders to understand their business needs, and foster project portfolios through capacity-building and talent development. Additionally, as part of team management, you will mentor team members, help them recognize their strengths, and support their personal and career development. Keeping up to date with the latest technology developments and advising clients on leveraging new tools and techniques will also be a part of your responsibilities. The essential requirements for this role include a Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, business, or equivalent work experience. Additionally, 5-8 years of proven experience as a Technical Manager or similar role, preferably in a technology or engineering environment, is required. Strong understanding of project management methodologies, proficiency in project management software and tools, and excellent problem-solving and analytical skills are essential. Moreover, the ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrate leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, and work well under pressure are key requirements. Desirable qualifications include exposure to Master Service Agreements, Contracts, or SOWs, previous experience in 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 making a difference in people's lives and want to be part of a community driving breakthroughs in medicine, consider joining Novartis to contribute to a brighter future together.,