Head Project Management
Head of Project Management
- Location: Hyderabad
About the job
As
Head of Project Management
About Sanofi
1. Project Management Leadership
- Lead and develop a global team of 40-50 project managers across Bogota, Hyderabad, and potentially Budapest and other BO locations, ensuring excellence in delivery and operational performance
- Establish and maintain a
Project Management Center of Excellence
, driving enterprise-wide standardization and economies of scale
- Implement standardized project management methodologies, tools, and best practices (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) to be applied consistently across portfolios and regions
- Ensure consistent delivery quality across all geographies, therapeutic areas, and project types - from budget management to congress and events activities
- Drive operational excellence and cost optimization through standardization, shared services models, and continuous improvement
- Develop scalable project management frameworks adaptable to different project sizes, complexities, and therapeutic areas
2. Team Management & Development
- Directly manage Team Leads based in Bogota and Hyderabad, providing clear direction, performance management, and development support
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and structured performance feedback to build a high-performing, globally distributed team
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, and capability-building initiatives to ensure the team is equipped to meet evolving business needs
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable culture across distributed teams spanning multiple time zones and cultures
- Ensure adequate resource allocation, capacity planning, and workload balance across all locations
- Support potential expansion of the team to Budapest and other BO locations as the organization scales
3. Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner closely with Account Managers to support the delivery of Medical Affairs and Market Access objectives across all therapeutic areas and geographies
- Collaborate with Medical leads, HEVA, and Commercial teams to ensure project management capabilities are aligned with business priorities
- Coordinate with the Global Meetings and Events team to anticipate and plan for congress activities and related deliverables
- Support budget management processes, ensuring financial discipline and transparency across all managed projects
- Serve as a key point of escalation and resolution for project delivery issues, maintaining proactive and transparent communication with all stakeholders
- Ensure alignment between project management activities and the priorities of internal stakeholders across GBUs
4. Process & Governance
- Develop and implement robust PM governance frameworks that ensure consistency in delivery, resource allocation, and risk management across all geographies and disease areas
- Establish clear metrics, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to track project delivery performance and drive accountability
- Create and maintain project management tools, templates, and training programs to elevate capabilities across the organization
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying and eliminating operational inefficiencies and duplication
- Ensure compliance with Sanofi quality standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies across all project management activities
5. Strategic Planning & Innovation
- Contribute to the strategic planning and evolution of the project management function within SBO Medical
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and digital enablement to enhance team productivity and delivery quality
- Stay current with project management industry trends, emerging best practices, and innovations relevant to medical affairs and market access
- Support business development initiatives by demonstrating the value and scalability of the project management function
Experience & Expertise
10+ years of project management experience
managing large, geographically distributed teams
Medical Affairs and Market Access activities
build, scale, and lead operational capabilities
multiple countries and cultures
delivering operational excellence and cost savings
Skills & Competencies
- Strong
stakeholder management and communication skills
, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
- Proficiency in
project management methodologies
(Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and associated tools and platforms
- Excellent
organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
in a complex, fast-paced global environment
- Demonstrated ability to
drive change and continuous improvement
across distributed teams
- Strong analytical mindset with experience establishing
metrics, KPIs, and governance frameworks
- Collaborative leadership style with a focus on
Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree required
PMP or equivalent project management certification
Fluent in English
Why choose us?
Opportunity to build and shape
High-impact role
International leadership
experience managing teams across Latin America, South Asia, and potentially Europe
- Be part of a
purpose-driven organization
committed to chasing the miracles of science to improve patients' lives
- Access to
continuous learning and development
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