Manager, Project/Program Management

Location: Mexico City (Hybrid)

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

As a Manager, Clinical Project Management supporting the Clinical R&D team, you will support Clinical business goals and objectives through efficient, effective and comprehensive organizational processes, project management solutions, and/or process improvement initiatives. Plans, conducts and provides project management expertise to one or more projects, processes, or process improvement initiatives of significant importance and difficulty where the scope, complexity, risk, and investment involved requires the broad application of advanced knowledge

• Works with cross-functional teams to develop plans, forecasts/budgets, and/or timelines (milestones) for technically complex projects
  • Leads Clinical FTE resourcing for project, study, and/or research activities
  • Facilitation of direct spend process for study and/or research activities
• Delivers comprehensive tracking and monitoring of Clinical processes including visual reports
• Supports development, implementation, and maintenance of Clinical metrics to help drive performance
• As assigned, co-leads organizational processes related to:
  • Vendor evaluations and/or audits
  • Clinical procedures, work instructions, and/or job aids
  • Clinical objective planning, and/or tracking
  • Clinical training administration
• Co-leads or facilitates Clinical sponsored process improvement initiatives
  • Provides operational support to functions participating in organizational projects, processes, and/or continuous improvement initiatives
  • Leads coordination and development of organizational process review meetings
  • Utilizes advanced knowledge of functional department dependencies to drive results.
• Applies risk management strategies to drive results and escalates or mitigates risk as appropriate
• Partners with functions outside of Clinical as required to deliver project, process, and/or initiative outcomes
• Uses appropriate communication tools to ensure that customers are informed of project/process/initiative status as appropriate
• Assists in creating presentations with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Prioritizes activities for successful project/process/initiative outcomes

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Advanced level of English
• 5 years of experience in a similar position
• Experience in Clinical Research and Development
• Experience as Operations and/or Project Manager
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership experience
• LSS Green Belt

• Opportunity to join a growing, early-stage organization built within a mature, stable global company.
• Friendly working environment and a diverse and highly motivated team
• Individual career development plan and possible career growth within a newly created account
• Truly international environment and daily interactions with colleagues and stakeholders from all over the world
• Attractive benefits & compensation package
• Flexible hours and remote work possibilities (min 3 days per week office-based)

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