Project Manager

Description:

At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

Global Business Services

In Global Business Services (GBS) we dare to change the way we work – we are brave, resilient and take smart risks with a focus on simplifying the way we work.  Through our global scale and diverse services, we look to drive value through our innovation and expertise.  This requires a team who see no boundaries, can collaborate, challenges the norm, feels empowered, and stays motivated and engaged.

In our role as a global business services group, we are passionate about working smarter, to free up time, free up money, protect value and provide new capabilities to the enterprise – all to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.

GBS Project Services

Join us in GBS Project Services and be part of the teams that contribute to life-saving medicines in oncology, immunology, rare disease, and other areas, improving millions of lives worldwide. Drive innovation at the forefront of science and business by applying your experience and capabilities across diverse, cross-departmental opportunities in AI, data analytics, operations, finance and beyond. Our environment fosters collaboration and growth through comprehensive training and mentorship.

As part of GBS Project Services, you'll get to reimagine the role of consulting within industry by working in a start-up environment alongside internal clients with deep expertise, offering unique opportunities for collaboration and creativity as you see a project through its end-to-end lifecycle, innovating at each step and experiencing the impact of your solutions to our company and our patients. We cultivate a supportive culture on a broad scale, enabling connection and cross-functional collaboration at the global and local level, allowing you to shape AstraZeneca's strategic direction and the goals of GBS Project Services for 2030 and beyond.

Introduction To The Role

Ready to kickstart your consulting career at AstraZeneca? As a Project Manager in Global Business Services – Project Services, you'll take charge of managing projects within a supportive partner organization, ensuring they meet client goals and follow the right processes.

Your role will focus on providing outstanding customer service through clear communication and professionalism, always aiming to go above and beyond what clients expect. You'll also use your problem-solving skills to turn complex information into easy-to-understand action plans. Plus, you'll have the chance to work and learn with our Directors and Senior Managers in collaborative communities of practice.

What You Will Do
 

• Project and Initiative Management: Take charge of project deliverables by organizing tasks and keeping track of progress to ensure everything stays on schedule. Help set up and follow project processes to ensure team members stay aligned and accountable to project goals.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Embrace innovation and continuous improvement on your projects and within the team to enhance service offerings.
• Change Management: Support cross-functional, change initiatives that experience some ambiguity in mobilizing while considering the client’s environment, stakeholder needs, and desired future state. Analyze change impacts and stakeholder effects resulting from transformation initiatives.
• Problem Solving and Execution: Break down complex ideas into simple, actionable insights that can guide clients and the team towards successful outcomes.
• Client Engagement: Actively participate in project sessions, interacting with clients to understand their needs and deliver excellent service.
• Quality Assurance: Aim to exceed client expectations by delivering high-quality work and seeking feedback for improvement.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with your team, supporting as a key member and stepping up to lead when needed.
• Clear Communication: Maintain open and professional communication channels with clients and team members to foster strong working relationships.
• Continuous Learning: Engage with Directors and Sr. Managers in communities of practice to enhance your skills and contribute to team success.
   

Requirements

To qualify for this role, you must have:
 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in project management, change management, business or technology consulting
   

Ideal Experience:

Ideally, You’ll Also Have
 

• Graduate degree with a minimum of 2+ years of relevant project/change management or consulting experience
• Pharmaceutical or equivalent global organization experience in a consulting role
• Certifications: PMI, PMI Agile Practitioner, PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PROSCI Change Management, ACMP CCMP, or similar