Senior Director Project/Program Management

The opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager to lead and oversee a diverse portfolio of complex programs related to network strategy, technical transfers, and volume consolidation across the organization. This role is pivotal in managing transitions when manufacturing sites are planning, pre-announcing, and post-announcing significant operational changes, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with strategic objectives.

Location

This role can be based in United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, Spain or Israel.

How you’ll spend your day

• Lead and manage cross-functional technical transfer programs associated with site operational changes, ensuring robust planning, execution, and post-implementation review.
• Develop and implement governance processes, methodologies, and standards tailored to technical operations, driving consistent adherence to best practices.
• Serve as a strategic liaison between senior leadership, project managers, technical teams, and commercial partners, ensuring clear communication of program progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks, escalating critical issues to senior management with actionable recommendations.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, challenging the status quo and driving innovative solutions to complex operational challenges.
• Ensure programs are delivered on time and within budget, with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and business continuity.
• Oversee change management activities, supporting teams through transitions and ensuring stakeholder alignment.

Your experience and qualifications

Experience

• 7–10 years of program or project management experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role within technical operations or manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record managing large, complex technical transfer programs, such as new product introductions, technology implementations, and volume consolidation.
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams in dynamic, matrixed organizations.

Skills & Attributes

Deep expertise in technical operations, manufacturing processes, and project management methodologies.

Exceptional executive presence, with the ability to influence, challenge, and communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

Advanced risk management skills, with a proactive approach to risk identification, mitigation, and escalation.

Strong financial acumen and governance capabilities.

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration and alignment across diverse teams.

Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Experience in change management principles and practices.

Detail-oriented, analytical, and results-driven, with a commitment to operational excellence.