Senior Program Manager

Remote
Sterling Engineering Cary, NC $90 - $130
Contract Senior Level 10+ years

Posted 2 weeks ago

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About This Role

Lead and orchestrate complex global AI and Industry 4.0 transformation programs within pharmaceutical manufacturing, aligning Business Technology Solutions with manufacturing and process development teams. This role focuses on program integration and leadership, driving structure, cadence, and momentum in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment.

Responsibilities

  • Orchestrate complex, multi-workstream programs for AI and Industry 4.0 transformation in pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Align Business Technology Solutions with manufacturing and process development teams
  • Bring structure, cadence, and momentum to fast-moving, ambiguous environments
  • Untangle chaos and drive integrated schedules
  • Manage program risk and issues
  • Lead through influence
  • Integrate program schedules aligning BTS and manufacturing site timelines for multiple concurrent digital CMC and AI use cases
  • Coordinate global pilot programs and ensure scale-up readiness
  • Act as business-side orchestration between Manufacturing Operations, Process Development, and Digital/Business Technology Teams

Requirements

  • 10-20 years of experience as a Senior Project or Program Manager
  • Experience leading large, complex, multi-workstream initiatives
  • Background in manufacturing operations, life sciences, or regulated environments (Pharmaceutical or life sciences manufacturing experience)
  • Exposure to software-enabled or digital transformation programs
  • Comfortable operating across time zones
  • Experience with Digital CMC, Industry 4.0, AI, automation, or robotics initiatives
  • Experience acting as a bridge between business and IT

Qualifications

  • 10-20 years of experience as a Senior Project or Program Manager

Skills

Robotics * AI * Automation * Digital transformation * Industry 4.0 *

* Required skills

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical plans
Paid Holidays
401(k) with a match
Dental plans
Vision plans
Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan

Certifications

PMP (Required)

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