Manager - R&D SPMO

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Job Description for P2 - R&D Strategic Project Management Office (SPMO)

Main Purpose of Position:

This role drives the application and integration of key project management (PM) processes and tools across teams and/or subsets of teams to deliver assets and portfolio value with quality on time, on budget and within scope.  This role will implement sound project management process across product development teams and partners as needed with other project management functions in Elanco to deliver global, sustainable solutions in project management.  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.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Execution


* Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of R&D project management deliverables using PM principles as basis and utilizing advanced methodologies in MS Project, Fluid PPM, risk management tools, other PM tools.


* Develop and manage complex, integrated project schedules, ensuring critical path analysis and facilitate resource optimization.


* Maintain up-to-date project plans, milestones, and documentation in business systems.


* Independently identify and resolve project bottlenecks, ensuring deliverables remain on schedule and within budget, escalating deviations appropriately.

Budget & Resource Management


* Drive the financial forecasting process for assigned projects, partnering with Project Leads and Procurement to manage budgets via established processes and tools.



* Perform deep-dive variance analysis and provide strategic insights into cost drivers to inform senior leadership decision-making.


* Enable effective resource planning for technical functions by providing integrated project data and insights, facilitating optimization across diverse business processes.

Global Stakeholder Management


* Facilitate regular project meetings, document decisions, and follow up on key actions.


* Manage complex stakeholder matrices, facilitating high-level project meetings a...