Publications Project Manager/Senior Manager (Hybrid)

Job Description

General Summary:

The Project Management Senior Manager will be responsible for the integration, creation and execution of multiple department projects. By partnering closely with departmental management and cross-functional Project Team members, the incumbent develops and maintains fully integrated project plans to ensure that deliverables are successfully executed, are in accordance with project objectives, and are within budget. The incumbent is also responsible for comprehensive communication, including status reporting, risk management and escalation of issues to cross-functional stakeholders and Senior Management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads multiple departmental projects
• Develops plans, goals, and logistics for projects, gaining cooperation and alignment
• Works closely with department leadership to align departmental goals and strategy
• Regularly interacts with functional areas beyond own department
• Conducts complex scenario planning to proactively provide analysis and recommendations on alternative development plans, along with the associated assumptions and risks
• Effectively summarizes key information such as program progress, timeline updates, and risk/opportunity assessments for periodic presentations to management
• Proactively provides key project issues and status to senior management to ensure alignment
• Develops and maintains project budgets, and is accountable for understanding and communicating forecast variance, risks and opportunities
• Compiles succinct reports and prepares minutes for select internal meetings; methodically tracks all action items, and finds new ways to stay abreast of these multi-dimensional tasks
• Maintains frequent communication with the network of cross-functional internal and external stakeholders so that all parties are aware of current program status, issues, contingencies, and milestones
• Contributes to the best practices of project management to support the continued success and evolution of the department

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to mentor other professionals, maintaining procedural and ethical standards and cultivating healthy team morale
• Superior communicator (verbal and written) within all levels of the department and cross functionally throughout the organization; communicates complex ideas across project boundaries, gaining alignment and persuading others to take action or adopt a different point of view
• Able to manage multiple projects effectively, ensuring alignment with department/corporate goals
• Demonstrates ability to solve complex problems and attain crucial project goals

Education and Experience:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree
• Typically requires 6 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Pay Range:

$139,200 - $208,800

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 
1.    Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2.    On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time. 

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com