Senior Manager, IT Program Manager

Sumitomo Pharma • Marlborough, MA

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About The Position

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Job Duties and Responsibilities Lead end-to-end project lifecycle execution, ensuring technical projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Translate business requirements into clear technical specifications, partnering with technical leads and stakeholders to define scope and feasibility. Develop and maintain core project artifacts, including charters, timelines, budgets, test plans, and progress reports. Drive Agile project execution, facilitating stand-ups, sprint ceremonies, and continuous improvement practices. Monitor project health, providing timely status updates and escalations as needed. Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and cross-project dependencies, ensuring alignment with PMO standards and organizational goals. Facilitate effective communication and meetings with internal and external stakeholders to maintain alignment and progress. Support cross-team planning and resource alignment, collaborating with business, engineering, and PMO teams on strategic priorities. Champion process improvement and adherence, reinforcing organizational standards and agile best practices. Key Core Competencies Communicates clearly and professionally across technical and non‑technical audiences, ensuring alignment, transparency, and effective expectation‑setting. Builds strong relationships, facilitates cross‑functional collaboration, navigates conflict constructively, and fosters a positive, solutions‑oriented team environment. Demonstrates strong planning, time‑management, and organizational discipline to manage competing priorities and maintain structured project execution Adapts quickly in fast‑paced environments, proactively identifies risks and dependencies, and takes initiative to resolve issues that may impact project outcomes Maintains focus on business objectives and drives projects toward measurable strategic outcomes Champions Agile best practices and supports continuous improvement, ensuring teams operate efficiently while upholding organizational standards. High degree of organizational awareness, ability to connect the dots to understand all the interdependency and big picture. Education and Experience BA/BS degree with strong academic performance 6+ years of experience in technical project management 5+ years of experience using Agile methodology Experience with Atlassian products such as JIRA and Confluence required Experience driving enterprise-level application development projects Experience overseeing multi-functional internal and external project teams Results-oriented around the strategic goals of the business Strong candidates will have accredited certifications (PMI-ACP, PMP, IAPM certification, etc.) Quick and scrappy learner who adapts well to a fast-moving environment and gets things done; prior experience in high-growth environments or digital transformation is a plus Experience in Biotech, BioPharma, or Pharma industry is a plus The base salary range for this role is $151,350 to $189,200. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state. Our robust time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December, 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter. Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Confidential Data : All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential. Compliance : Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Mental/Physical Requirements : Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time. Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree with strong academic performance
• 6+ years of experience in technical project management
• 5+ years of experience using Agile methodology
• Experience with Atlassian products such as JIRA and Confluence required
• Experience driving enterprise-level application development projects
• Experience overseeing multi-functional internal and external project teams
• Results-oriented around the strategic goals of the business

Nice To Haves

• Strong candidates will have accredited certifications (PMI-ACP, PMP, IAPM certification, etc.)
• Quick and scrappy learner who adapts well to a fast-moving environment and gets things done; prior experience in high-growth environments or digital transformation is a plus
• Experience in Biotech, BioPharma, or Pharma industry is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle execution, ensuring technical projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Translate business requirements into clear technical specifications, partnering with technical leads and stakeholders to define scope and feasibility.
• Develop and maintain core project artifacts, including charters, timelines, budgets, test plans, and progress reports.
• Drive Agile project execution, facilitating stand-ups, sprint ceremonies, and continuous improvement practices.
• Monitor project health, providing timely status updates and escalations as needed.
• Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and cross-project dependencies, ensuring alignment with PMO standards and organizational goals.
• Facilitate effective communication and meetings with internal and external stakeholders to maintain alignment and progress.
• Support cross-team planning and resource alignment, collaborating with business, engineering, and PMO teams on strategic priorities.
• Champion process improvement and adherence, reinforcing organizational standards and agile best practices.

Benefits

• opportunity for merit-based salary increases
• short incentive plan participation
• eligibility for our 401(k) plan
• medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• leaves provided in line with your work state
• flexible paid time off
• 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December
• 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level