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About the Role

The Director of IT and EPMO is responsible for a systematic approach to managing strategic IT and EPMO projects from scoping to implementation. This role advances project execution and delivery capabilities to provide business value across the enterprise. The Director will identify resource needs to support overall strategy and complete high-priority business initiatives rapidly and sustainably. A key focus will be directing the transition of the company's ERP system to a cloud-based model, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and risk management standards.

Responsibilities

Manages overall activity of the department and directly supervises assigned personnel.
Assists in the selection of new personnel.
Provides proper orientation and training for new personnel.
Reviews employee performance regularly.
Develops recommendations for employee career planning and development.
Oversees individual skills assessment and continuing education plans.
Coaches and directs personnel to ensure compliance with departmental goals, objectives, and budgets.
Conducts regular meetings and provides guidance and direction to personnel.
Reviews employee time records, makes corrections, obtains signatures, and submits for payroll processing.
Organizes, schedules, prioritizes, and distributes workload among assigned personnel.
Keeps personnel informed of pertinent policies and procedures.
Creates an atmosphere where upward communication from employees is encouraged.
Administers personnel policies and procedures.
Manages cost center expenses.
Constructs budget within prescribed guidelines.
Manages expenses to stay within budget.
Requests and approves payments depending on the level of authority.
Reviews expenses regularly to ensure proper recording of account expenses.
Explains variances, exceptions, and other impacts between budget and actual expenses.
Provides leadership across the enterprise in a manner that supports the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of XGen Pharmaceuticals DJB.
Identifies where operational resources are needed and helps leverage the Executive Team to complete high-priority business initiatives rapidly and sustainably.
Oversees a portfolio of programs and non-product related projects.
Directs operational resources such as project managers, business analysts, and technical resources.
Maintains project management standards, processes, and key performance indicators.
Ensures the resolution of issues impeding project success.
Coordinates project portfolio reporting.
Facilitates strategic project planning.
Designs and implements project management training programs.
Strives for continuous improvement of project planning, management, and execution.
Develops a method for separating projects by urgency, cost savings, and revenue creation potential.
Convenes business and technology leadership to set and implement the Business Strategies agenda.
Develops a comprehensive understanding of XGen DJB’s business strategies to ensure appropriate business requirements are correctly prioritized and fulfilled.
Ensures effective processes are designed and business and technology solutions are effectively delivered.
Communicates with all levels of the organization by providing details or simplifying and summarizing complex topics.
Leads, coaches, and develops the applications staff.
Applies proven communication skills, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of best practices to guide development teams on issues related to the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical information and software systems.
Continuously explores and presents new processes, governance, technologies, and best practices to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
Provides consultation to strategic planning groups and user departments concerning Information Systems evaluation and development.
Directs and manages the activity and performance of contract IT/EPMO vendors.
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology or related field plus ten years of Project Management and Information Systems experience.
PMP Certification Required.
Up to 10% travel.
Supervises 3-5 people.
Indirectly supervises 20+ people.
Manages 10+ vendors.
Highest Level Managed: Professional.
People Management Tasks: Hire employees, mentor and advise, promote employees, assign and evaluate work, terminate employees, review performance annually.
Minimum 10 years of experience.
Proficient 15 years of experience.
Operate standard office equipment including phone, computer, fax, calculator, postage meter, and other office equipment.
Possess sufficient manual dexterity to be able to bend, sit, stand and reach with hands and arms.
Visual and auditory skills required, including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus and ability to speak and hear.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Skills

Project Management
Communication with all levels of the organization
Business Analysis
Process Design/Improvement
Program Governance
Vendor Management
Basic/Moderate/Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills
Basic/Moderate/Proficient interpersonal relations, supervisory and communication skills, including use of English language
Sufficient skills to provide constructive criticism and performance feedback
Basic/Moderate/Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, Go to Meeting, etc.
Experience managing ERP transitions or upgrades, ideally within manufacturing or life sciences sectors.
Strong knowledge of enterprise applications, infrastructure, and cloud transformation.

Experience Level

10 years of Project Management and Information Systems experience
Minimum: 10 years
Proficient: 15 years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology or related field

Salary/Compensations

$133,000 and $176,900 when a candidate is considered proficient

About the Company

XGen Pharmaceuticals DJB is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people.

Equal Opportunity

EOE/AA Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran