Senior Technical Program Manager

ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people—a fact that’s reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond. Senior Technical Program Manager This position will be part of a client-facing team engaged in strategic transformation initiatives. This role will partner with senior leadership and delivery teams to lead technical program planning and execution across various functions, driving transformation projects to achieve mission-critical outcomes for our clients. The Senior Technical Program Manager will integrate multiple stakeholders, complicated data dependencies, and intersecting work streams across large-scale R&D projects. Critical factors to success in this role include defining the technical delivery approach/solution, program planning, and then driving program implementation and leading them to completion on time Key Competency Requirements Knowledge and experience in the GxP based applications Provide Status Report to senior stakeholders Manage Risks and issues and bring forward risks for proactive discussions and mitigations Run everyday standup calls and end of the day calls with the team and drive multiple tasks to completion Able to integrate multiple vendors and track status, issues, and risk for Project Experience with senior-level interactions and Experience in Pharmaceutical Experience in working in the matrix and challenging self and others to continuously learn and improve. Ability to collaborate and lead cross-functionally to help drive continuous improvement and promote knowledge sharing and endorsement of best practices across sites. Ability to demonstrate strong project management focus as well as focus on execution of strategic decisions while balance conflicting priorities. Demonstrate the ability to influence areas not under direct control to achieve objectives and effectively communicate challenging goals & objectives. Demonstrate strong leadership capability with ability to make and act on decisions while balancing speed, quality and risk. Ability to work in a matrix environment and build strong relationships by being transparent, reliable and delivering on commitments. Ability to provide innovative ideas that create value including seeking new information and external insights. Must understand industry accepted software development and validation life cycle programs. Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication. Strong sense of ethics, diplomacy and discretion. Strong critical thinking to analyze complex situations and discern critical issues. Able to work effectively with a multicultural workforce. Excellent team player attitude. Ability to manage competing priorities. Qualifications: A minimum of 18 Years of IT Industry Experience A minimum of 6 years hands-on Technical Project Manager experience A minimum of 2 years of his initial stint worked in capacity of Programmer A minimum of 2 years of experience and in-depth knowledge of GxP computer system validation (CSV) University Graduate; Computer Engineer or Science Degree preferred PMP certification SAS computing knowledge Clinical Project Manager experience Nice to have but not required a minimum of 6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry ZS is a global consulting firm. Fluency in English is required; additional fluency in at least one European or Asian language is desirable. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered. ZS offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus incentives, complete medical/dental/life insurance programs and retirement savings benefits. ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law. ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination will be required. Religious/Medical Exemptions can be requested on a limited basis upon hire. NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.