Technical Project Manager

Reference No. R2792202

Position Title: Technical Project Manager

Department: Sapphire

Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid)

About the Job

Our Hubs are a crucial part of how we innovate, improving performance across every Sanofi department and providing a springboard for the amazing work we do. Build a career and you can be part of transforming our business while helping to change millions of lives. Ready?

Sanofi has recently embarked into a vast and ambitious digital transformation program. A cornerstone of this roadmap is the acceleration of its data transformation and of the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions, to accelerate R&D, manufacturing and commercial performance and bring better drugs and vaccines to patients faster, to improve health and save lives.

You are experienced in Technical Project Management, with hands-on experience in creating, updating & managing MPPs, RAID Log, Confluence, JIRA, scheduling meetings and follow-ups to move the project forward. Working to actively clear any potential roadblocks, paving the way for project success and ensuring quality deliverables, delivered on time and within budget. Complete responsibility and ownership for governance, planning, budget management, communication & change management, risk management, compliance, and associated mitigations.

You are a dynamic leader interested in challenging the status quo to ensure seamless project delivery, a valued influencer and leader who has contributed to effectively coordinate technical teams of a large healthcare organization. You have a keen eye for improvement opportunities and the demonstrated ability to deliver on these opportunities. Should have extensive experience in managing internal/external project teams, project health, test plans, test execution reports and present those to senior leadership.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main Responsibilities:

You will ensure quality delivery of projects effectively developed, integrated and deployed on time delivery.

• End to end ownership to drive project activities and manage resources (internal and external) to deliver the highest quality technical deployments.
• Manage the project scope (content, cost, planning, project teams) & interdependencies. Identifying, monitoring and managing risks and mitigation plans. Deep project and technical understanding to create, maintain, and adjust project work to meet changing needs.
• Establishing and facilitating the governance, with the project team and the full user community. Creating governance slides and presenting to leadership. Documenting discussion points from the meetings and tracking the action items to closure.
• Leadership in creating and executing change management plans, including engagement, training and communication. Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and project information.
• Support the Product Owner on refining the product backlog, enabling longer-term work visibility for reporting to delivery and management teams.
• Building and monitoring project KPIs, and reporting those at governance meetings.

About You

Key Requirements:

• Over 7 Years’ Experience in leading and managing large complex technical projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, business or related technical degree.
• Deep knowledge of Software development processes and procedures.
• Expertise in Risk management & Project tools (Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Microsoft office tools etc.).
• Highly Preferred: Technical/Development background, Experience in Data Management and Data Warehousing, Commercial Operations and/or Lifesciences/ IT Healthcare.
• Experience with Change management for large programs.

Qualities for success:

• Outstanding organizational skills, self-motivated, able to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience in influencing, listening actively and negotiating within a team environment.
• Collaborative mindset, with an ability to empathize with colleagues and establish relationships.
• Ability to influence and lead behavior change with positive leadership skills, with experience in mentoring a team, problem solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs.

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.