Sr Program Manager
WHO YOU WILL BE WORKING FOR
Atlas is a global strategic consulting firm, focused on the life sciences industry. Our services include Management Consulting, Managed Services and Agile Services. Global pharmaceutical companies and emerging players in the Life Sciences depend on over four hundred Atlas consultants to ensure they have the capabilities that will give them the ability to succeed.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
We are seeking a highly driven Program Manager to support a large global pharmaceutical company within its enterprise IT organization. This individual will operate at the executive level, driving large-scale strategic programs and cross-functional initiatives across global business and technology teams.
The ideal candidate is a strong operator with a "driver mentality who can bring structure, accountability, urgency, and execution excellence to complex programs. This role requires someone who thrives in fast-paced enterprise environments, confidently engages senior leadership, and proactively removes roadblocks to ensure successful delivery of business-critical initiatives.
You will play a key role in leading program governance, managing strategic priorities, aligning stakeholders, and driving execution across multiple concurrent projects within a highly matrixed global organization.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and manage large-scale enterprise IT programs and strategic initiatives within a global pharmaceutical organization
Drive program execution across cross-functional teams including business, technology, operations, and executive stakeholders
Establish and maintain program governance structures, executive reporting, risk management processes, and delivery accountability
Facilitate executive-level meetings, steering committees, and strategic planning sessions
Develop and manage integrated program plans, timelines, dependencies, budgets, and resource coordination activities
Identify risks, issues, and roadblocks proactively and drive mitigation and resolution strategies to maintain delivery momentum
Ensure alignment between business objectives and IT execution across multiple workstreams and stakeholders
Create concise, executive-ready communications, presentations, dashboards, and status reporting materials
Drive organizational accountability by following through on action items, decisions, and deliverables across teams
Partner with senior leadership to prioritize initiatives, manage competing priorities, and support strategic decision-making
Support change management and organizational readiness activities associated with enterprise technology initiatives
Promote operational excellence, continuous improvement, and best practices in program and project delivery
Navigate ambiguity effectively while maintaining focus on outcomes, timelines, and business value delivery
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Life Sciences, or a related field
8+ years of Program or Project Management experience within large enterprise environments
Proven experience managing enterprise IT programs within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry strongly preferred
Demonstrated success operating in highly matrixed global organizations and influencing senior executive stakeholders
Strong "driver mentality with the ability to take ownership, create momentum, and push initiatives through completion
Exceptional executive presence with strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Experience managing multiple complex workstreams simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and delivery timelines
Strong understanding of program governance, risk management, dependency management, and strategic planning processes
Ability to lead through ambiguity and navigate organizational complexity with confidence and professionalism
Proficiency with project and portfolio management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar platforms
PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or related certifications preferred
Experience supporting global digital transformation, enterprise systems, or strategic IT initiatives preferred
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-visibility environments with demanding stakeholders
WHY JOIN THE ATLAS A-TEAM OF CONSULTANTS
Opportunity - Atlas has deep life sciences industry roots and a reputation with our clients for having superior quality consultants
Meaningful Work - You will be part of the solution to help clients accomplish their patient first missions
Culture - We are proactive, highly accountable, and high touch
Solid - We have been delivering exceptional consulting talent for over 23 years
Depth & Breadth of Collaborative Client Relationships They depend on us to design strategic teams, which can produce and drive outcomes
We are experts at Project Management, Portfolio Operations, Agile Services, Change Management and Talent/Organizational Design
Benefits: Opportunity for a consulting career average tenure of our consultants is over 2.5 years, with many here for over 7
A-team of support behind you We are all about making you successful
Mutual trust We build mutual trust and encourage respect and cooperation among team members
SEND US YOUR RESUME
Send us your resume if you are exceptional and are interested in an opportunity to join a high growth management consulting firm. If you can answer yes to the below, let's talk:
Do you want to work on global pharmaceutical company initiatives?
Interested in joining a firm that has an extensive client base of leading life sciences companies, most of which are Fortune 100?
Do you have experience driving enterprise IT programs and strategic initiatives within large global organizations?
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are committed to creating an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
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Atlas is a global strategic consulting firm, focused on the life sciences industry. Our services include Management Consulting, Managed Services and Agile Services. Global pharmaceutical companies and emerging players in the Life Sciences depend on over four hundred Atlas consultants to ensure they have the capabilities that will give them the ability to succeed.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
We are seeking a highly driven Program Manager to support a large global pharmaceutical company within its enterprise IT organization. This individual will operate at the executive level, driving large-scale strategic programs and cross-functional initiatives across global business and technology teams.
The ideal candidate is a strong operator with a "driver mentality who can bring structure, accountability, urgency, and execution excellence to complex programs. This role requires someone who thrives in fast-paced enterprise environments, confidently engages senior leadership, and proactively removes roadblocks to ensure successful delivery of business-critical initiatives.
You will play a key role in leading program governance, managing strategic priorities, aligning stakeholders, and driving execution across multiple concurrent projects within a highly matrixed global organization.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and manage large-scale enterprise IT programs and strategic initiatives within a global pharmaceutical organization
Drive program execution across cross-functional teams including business, technology, operations, and executive stakeholders
Establish and maintain program governance structures, executive reporting, risk management processes, and delivery accountability
Facilitate executive-level meetings, steering committees, and strategic planning sessions
Develop and manage integrated program plans, timelines, dependencies, budgets, and resource coordination activities
Identify risks, issues, and roadblocks proactively and drive mitigation and resolution strategies to maintain delivery momentum
Ensure alignment between business objectives and IT execution across multiple workstreams and stakeholders
Create concise, executive-ready communications, presentations, dashboards, and status reporting materials
Drive organizational accountability by following through on action items, decisions, and deliverables across teams
Partner with senior leadership to prioritize initiatives, manage competing priorities, and support strategic decision-making
Support change management and organizational readiness activities associated with enterprise technology initiatives
Promote operational excellence, continuous improvement, and best practices in program and project delivery
Navigate ambiguity effectively while maintaining focus on outcomes, timelines, and business value delivery
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Life Sciences, or a related field
8+ years of Program or Project Management experience within large enterprise environments
Proven experience managing enterprise IT programs within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry strongly preferred
Demonstrated success operating in highly matrixed global organizations and influencing senior executive stakeholders
Strong "driver mentality with the ability to take ownership, create momentum, and push initiatives through completion
Exceptional executive presence with strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Experience managing multiple complex workstreams simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and delivery timelines
Strong understanding of program governance, risk management, dependency management, and strategic planning processes
Ability to lead through ambiguity and navigate organizational complexity with confidence and professionalism
Proficiency with project and portfolio management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar platforms
PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or related certifications preferred
Experience supporting global digital transformation, enterprise systems, or strategic IT initiatives preferred
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-visibility environments with demanding stakeholders
WHY JOIN THE ATLAS A-TEAM OF CONSULTANTS
Opportunity - Atlas has deep life sciences industry roots and a reputation with our clients for having superior quality consultants
Meaningful Work - You will be part of the solution to help clients accomplish their patient first missions
Culture - We are proactive, highly accountable, and high touch
Solid - We have been delivering exceptional consulting talent for over 23 years
Depth & Breadth of Collaborative Client Relationships They depend on us to design strategic teams, which can produce and drive outcomes
We are experts at Project Management, Portfolio Operations, Agile Services, Change Management and Talent/Organizational Design
Benefits: Opportunity for a consulting career average tenure of our consultants is over 2.5 years, with many here for over 7
A-team of support behind you We are all about making you successful
Mutual trust We build mutual trust and encourage respect and cooperation among team members
SEND US YOUR RESUME
Send us your resume if you are exceptional and are interested in an opportunity to join a high growth management consulting firm. If you can answer yes to the below, let's talk:
Do you want to work on global pharmaceutical company initiatives?
Interested in joining a firm that has an extensive client base of leading life sciences companies, most of which are Fortune 100?
Do you have experience driving enterprise IT programs and strategic initiatives within large global organizations?
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are committed to creating an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
#LI-GS1 #LI-Hybrid
