Project Management Officer - Strategic and Operational Projects

Project Management Officer - Strategic and Operational Projects

Job ID: REQ-10024744

Location: United Kingdom

Summary

We’re a team of dedicated and smart people united by a drive to achieve together. We are seeking key talent to join our team as a Global ESG Project Management Officer, overseeing the successful implementation of various ESG reporting initiatives and projects at Novartis. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Novartis' reputation and market access in ESG disclosures and management information. By providing valuable ESG non-financial information, you will help drive sustainable growth for our business.

About the Role

The PMO Strategic and Operational Projects is responsible for supporting the execution of ESG reporting-related projects. This will include driving the delivery of projects, monitoring outcomes, and providing regular status updates. The PMO should also play a crucial role in building partnerships, engaging stakeholders, and working closely with them to support Novartis’ ongoing ESG performance.

Key responsibilities:

• Mobilise and run ESG reporting-related projects and initiatives.
• Coordinate project governance structures and oversee project planning, execution, and progress reporting, including cross-functional plans, risk and decisions logs, and action tracking documents.
• Coordinate cross-functional input for ESG governance bodies to align support for ESG projects.
• Support with project budgeting process.
• Provide timely escalation of issues to ESG reporting governance.
• Establish processes for collecting and managing sustainability-related data across the functions.
• Build relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage in sustainability networks and initiatives to keep track of emerging trends and best practices.
• Support the ESG Reporting Leadership Team with various activities.
• Ad-hoc execution and implementation support for various ESG reporting initiatives.

What you will bring to the role:

• Proven experience in project management, with a focus on finance, accounting, and reporting; PMP Certificate or proven track record in project management and change management.
• Experience working on complex projects within one of the Big Four consulting organisations.
• Master’s degree in business and economics or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Prior experience in ESG reporting and a good understanding of ESG regulations and frameworks is a benefit.
• Understanding and experience of working within the pharma industry.
• Familiarity and experience within finance, audit assurance, compliance, internal control frameworks, as well as reporting standards, is an advantage.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities:

If because of a medical condition, physical disability, or a neurodiverse condition you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please reach out to disabilities.austria@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request as well as your contact information.

You’ll receive:

In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities, as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group. In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position, the minimum salary is €58,199.96/year (on a full-time basis). We are open to part-time and job-sharing models and support flexible and remote working where possible.

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GB16 (FCRS = GB016) Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.

Functional Area: Audit & Finance

Job Type: Full time

Employment Type: Regular

Shift Work: No

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.