Associate Director - Business Solutions It Project Lead

Eli Lilly Eli Lilly · Pharma · Pleasant Prairie, WI

Associate Director - Business Solutions IT Project Lead at Eli Lilly, responsible for deploying IT systems architecture for a new manufacturing site, managing major initiatives across Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Finance. Requires 7+ years of IT project leadership experience and a Bachelor's degree. Manufacturing IT systems knowledge and understanding of GMP/FDA regulations are preferred.

What you'd actually do

  1. Ensure the execution of the assigned portfolio of programs and/or projects
  2. Provide significant insights into project progression, flexible and repeatable processes, standards and tools; critical chain and agile services to our business partners that are fit for purpose.
  3. Clearly define effective and efficient large, multi-year program management practices to be utilized by the teams, and the processes that focus on integrating and managing program activity to achieve program goals.
  4. Optimize processes for scope, time, cost, and quality, and work with the local and global functions leaders to develop action plans to achieve objectives.
  5. Ensure alignment between business partners, the implementation teams, and vendors to ensure program strategy is understood by key stakeholders

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 7 years+ experience leading IT global programs and projects as a Project Manager/Technical SME
  • Proficient in project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall, to effectively plan, execute, and deliver implementation projects.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management, department heads, and end-users.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical issues related to MES systems, configurations, or integrations.
  • Proven leadership abilities to lead cross-functional teams, assign tasks, manage priorities, and foster a collaborative and productive work environment.

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
  • Manufacturing IT systems knowledge
  • Experience with IT audits, compliance assessments, and remediation activities, including addressing findings and implementing corrective actions.
  • Knowledge of data management principles, including data validation, transformation, migration, and reporting.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements in GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), such as FDA regulations for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Experience mentoring and developing team members, promoting their growth and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity concepts and best practices related to MES technologies.
  • Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

What the JD emphasized

  • 7 years+ experience leading IT global programs and projects as a Project Manager/Technical SME
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements in GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), such as FDA regulations for pharmaceutical manufacturing.