Sr. Program Manager (Tech, in Pharma industry, US only)

Kanda Software is a company in the pharmaceutical industry seeking a Sr. Program Manager. The role involves managing a development team, leading user engagement workshops, and preparing presentations for senior management, ensuring alignment and successful project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Lead project planning activities including defining scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria
• Develop and maintain project documentation such as plans, schedules, budgets, and communication logs
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings to capture requirements, decisions, and dependencies
• Monitor progress using appropriate tools, ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met
• Manage project risks by identifying potential issues and implementing mitigation or contingency strategies
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders, providing clear and timely updates on project status, risks, and changes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business leaders, product owners, and technical staff to ensure alignment and feasibility
• Oversee quality assurance and ensure deliverables meet business, technical, and user expectations
• Support project closeout by capturing lessons learned, validating outcomes, and transitioning ownership to operational teams
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across all project participants

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience
• PMP certification
• Must fully overlap with the U.S. workday
• Experience presenting to senior leadership
• Proven success managing projects through all phases of the project lifecycle
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong presentation making skills
• Skilled in planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource management
• Proficient in project management tools such as Asana, Jira, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and adapt to changing priorities
• Attention to detail with a focus on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Understanding of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration, resolve conflicts, and drive projects to completion
• Experience leading cross-functional or technology-driven projects
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Management, or a related field
• Professional certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or CSM