MSD Agile Project Manager Hybrid 

United States, New Jersey, Rahway 

880292001

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the team in project planning and execution using Agile tools and methods in alignment with divisional standards.

• Supporting the team in managing the financials for their project including processing funding requests & approvals, maintaining the project forecast, and resource management.

• Planning and coordination of team workshops both virtual and in-person – willingness to travel (20%).

• Acting as the single point of contact for value management.

• Serve as a champion and change agent for the adoption of Agile tools & methods.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required with a preference for Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Math or a related field.

Required Experience:

• 2 years or more of applied experience using Agile methodologies with working knowledge of Jira/Confluence.

• 2+ years or more of applied experience in portfolio/project financial management.

• Fluent in English, in both oral and written communication.

• Demonstrated ability in running workshops – possesses the ability to “own a room” and keep the team on topic.

• Prior working exp collaborating and communicating with a variety of audiences and stakeholders including, but not limited to executive management, business leaders, IT peers, and colleagues in a global setting.

Preferred Experience:

• Pharmaceutical industry exp.

• Scrum Master Certification.

• Work experience in manufacturing environment.

• Understanding of software development principles and lifecycle (SDLC).

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If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by aagreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$111,400.00 - $175,300.00

1st - Day

Measurement Analysis, Portfolio, Programme, and Project Support, Program Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Waterfall Project Management

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