Associate Director, DTA PMO

Location:  San Rafael, California Category: Information Technology

Description

Who We Are

BioMarin is a leading rare disease biotechnology company focused on genetically defined conditions.

Guided by our purpose to develop medicines that make a profound impact on people’s lives, our global teams have delivered a portfolio of therapies since our founding in 1997. Our revolutionary treatments for conditions like achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism), PKU (phenylketonuria), CLN2, a form of Batten disease, and a number of forms of MPS (mucopolysaccharidosis) offer new possibilities for patients and families who previously had few, if any, available options. More recently, with the close of the Amicus acquisition, our portfolio has expanded to include therapies for Fabry disease and Pompe disease, expanding our ability to reach more people living with rare genetic conditions.

Our success comes from our unwavering commitment to excellence, our deep understanding of patient needs, our scientific expertise, and our world-class manufacturing capabilities. At the heart of BioMarin is a dedicated team of the brightest minds in the industry working together to deliver innovative therapies to patients and families around the world.

About Corporate Groups

It takes a village, and at BioMarin, our general and admin teams are the village behind our success. From the IT experts who manage our technology to the human resources professionals who hire the people who make it all possible, these teams support our organization and span all areas of operations.

Role Summary 
 
The Enterprise Services team seeks a highly talented and motivated Associate Director, DTA PMO to report into the Digital Technology AI (DTA) department and manage the DTA Project Management Office (PMO) 
 
This role will help to gather and prioritize demand from all functions within IT, identify cross portfolio dependencies, ensure alignment at a Portfolio level across all IT departments in IT, to identify synergies and drive standards.  This role has overall accountability for the Project Management services function within the DTA department. 
 
This position will report directly to the Head of Enterprise Services.  
 
Duties include but not limited to:  

Portfolio and Project Management Services 

  • Developing Project/Program/Product Management Methodology, Policies, and standards. 
  • Operating a Project Management as a Service (PMaaS) model thru a strategic partner / vendor and be accountable for the service delivery aspects of the project 
  • Develop agile ways of working in the PMO 
  • Ensure consistency of approach and quality of deliverables 
  • Establish, measure and track project/portfolio metrics. 
  • Identify, manage, and communicate portfolio dependencies and operational risks for IT across all relevant DTA Portfolios:
    • Resourcing 
    • Budget 
    • Operational Impacts 
    • Escalations – at a Portfolio / Operational Level 
  • Serve as a SPOC for Head of IT Performance Management, to manage Cross-Functional Resource Allocations and Prioritization of Projects. 
  • Work with resource managers in IT, to maximize resource allocation based on resource availability and prioritized demand. 
  • Prioritize and manage portfolio of IT initiatives in support of business goals. 
  • Work closely with the project sponsors, project managers, and other critical partners to stay synchronized on planned scope, deliverables, required resources, budget and timing of initiatives 
  • Maintain a firm understanding of all projects at a high level – working with PM teams to identify, triage, and mitigate risks including scope creep, budget variance, time, quality, resources. 
  • Support the execution team with the resolution of roadblocks and interdependencies. 
  • Coordination of the project portion of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process for IT.  
  • Help to identify risks and opportunities as it relates to the IT Budget, Operational and Projects. 
  • Responsible for the SDLC and Project Lifecycle. 
  • Technical and Business owner for Planview 
Education Required 
  • Minimum of a Computer Science or Engineering/Science Degree in a Bio-Pharmaceutical or equivalent type industry. 
  • 12+ years of experience in Project/Program Management 
  • Project Management Qualification. 
  • Proficiency with standard office software applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Power Point, MS Access 
  • Proficiency with Portfolio Management Tools, such as Planview PPM, Oracle OPPM, Oracle Primavera P6 etc. 
Experience Required 
  • Ability to collaborate with a team that has a fast-moving and diverse portfolio 
  • Experience in IT within the Pharmaceutical Industry. 
  • Excellent Oral and Written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions in business terms, establish rapport, and persuade others. 
  • Able to lead IT projects of considerable size and complexity that typically enable larger functions or multiple functions to achieve their goals and objectives 
  • Good organizational skills. 
  • Experience in coordinating teams, and/or experience in project management. 
  • Must have good interpersonal skills. Position will involve a considerable level of interdepartmental interaction and coordination.  
  • Must possess a thorough understanding of GxP, in addition to FDA and International requirements for computer validation and Part 11 / Annex 11 requirements.  
  • Must possess a thorough understanding of current industry guidance, including GAMP 5, PMI, SDLC. 
Competencies Required 
 
Role Level Criteria 
  • Strategic Contribution & Impact 
    • Establishes operational objectives and work plans. 
    • Delegates assignments to subordinates. 
    • Reviews objectives to determine success of operation. 
  • Financial Impact & Value Creation 
    • Impact on department.
  • Scope and Complexity
    • Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of industry trends. 
    • Follows processes and operational policies. 
    • Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups. 
    • Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors and functional peer groups. 
    • Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation to others. 


Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.