R&D Project Management -Group Lead

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Your Role: R&D Project Management -Group Lead

This role is responsible for leading and overseeing project managers based in the APAC region of the Global R&D Strategic Project Management Organization (SPMO) and utilizing key project management processes and tools to partner with project teams to deliver an asset and portfolio value with quality on time, on budget and within scope.  This role will implement sound project management processes within teams for the projects they are accountable for and hold direct reports accountable to consistent business process appropriately.  The individual in this role will utilize project management standards, processes and tools to evolve the R&D SPMO to the next level.  The individual in this role is expected to exhibit key leadership behaviors which enable innovative solutions, a positive and motivating work environment, ultimately accelerating Best in Innovation.

Leadership Responsibilities:


* Lead, develop and coach project managers in the R&D SPMO to ensure continuous development and learning of the team.

Accountable for the performance of the team; including respective prioritization, resource planning, performance management, development, and training.


* Create a psychologically safe, resilient and engaging work environment that is aligned with company vision, promises, values and behaviors.


* Responsible for uniformity and alignment of project plans across R&D and ensure the accountability of project managers to these quality standards and expectations of timely delivery.


* Ensure project managers are accountable for maintaining visibility and momentum of critical path milestones, surfacing issues and barriers, facilitating productive resolution and providing clear communication to Project Leaders.


* Ensures project managers are actively managing and communicating project OPEX with teams to drive towards financial targets with high accuracy.


* Thorough understanding of R&D development process to enable teams to develop robust project strategies that identify and proactively m...