Program Manager, Q&R Digital

Avantor is looking for a Program Manager, Q&R Digital join our Global Operations-Quality Systems group!

The Program Manager will drive high‑impact, large‑scale projects from concept to completion—bringing teams, vendors, and stakeholders together to deliver results. You’ll set project strategy, define scope, manage risks, and optimize resources while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. With a strong focus on collaboration and influence, you’ll lead vendor partnerships, align stakeholders, and keep complex initiatives moving forward with clarity, confidence, and momentum.

What we’re looking for

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, technical, or related discipline (e.g., Engineering Management, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering) is required
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive project/program management experience, with at least 3 years managing large, cross-functional programs in a regulated environment 
  • Demonstrated success in leading organizational change, process improvement, and digital transformation initiatives
  • Proficiency in software development practices such as Agile
  • Strong problem solving and project management skills
  • Ability to work independently to prioritize multiple competing tasks
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high growth environment
• Certification(s): Formal program/project management training or certification (e.g., PMP, PgMP, Agile, Lean Six Sigma) strongly preferred
• Collaboration Tool: Proficiency with MS Office suite (MS Project experience highly desirable)
• Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Experience with enterprise systems implementation (eQMS, PLM, RIMS, SAP, AI) highly desirable
  • Experience leading projects preferred

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple, complex programs within the Q&R Digital portfolio, ensuring alignment with business strategy and objectives
• Develop and manage program roadmaps, budgets, resource plans, and timelines for initiatives such as eQMS, PLM, RIMS, and future digital solutions
• Serve as the primary liaison between Q&R business stakeholders and IT, ensuring business/user requirements drive program outcomes
• Oversee workstream leads, providing guidance, mentorship, and escalation support
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, IT, and external partners
• Establish and maintain program governance, risk management, and change control processes
• Track and report program progress, risks, issues, and outcomes to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure effective communication and stakeholder engagement at all levels of the organization
• Support organizational change management, process restructuring, and system implementation efforts
• Prepare and coordinate communications, presentations, and report-outs for internal and external stakeholders
• Continuously improve program management practices and contribute to the development of the Q&R Digital team
• Adhere to standard Project Management methodologies within the project life cycle
• Develop Project action plans with project stakeholders
• Meets project objectives and timelines, along with budget requirements
• Utilizes best practices to meet committed dates
• Identifies and resolves conflicts proactively and escalates to management appropriately
• Provides regular and proactive communication to stakeholders, team members and management
• Reviews and updates risk, quality, and communication plans
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills at all organizational levels.
• Expertise in program management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, global environment and manage diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of compliance, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to drive business requirements and partner with IT for successful solution delivery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present complex information concisely to leadership, teams, and external partners.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, resolve conflicts, and make decisions in a dynamic environment.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.