Program Manager | Life Sciences

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help innovative companies unleash their potential through digital, software, research, and engineering services.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to lead and coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder projects and programs within a dynamic and regulated Life Sciences environment. Working with a high degree of independence, you will provide strategic direction, ensure cross-project alignment, and drive the successful execution of critical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and programs independently, with full accountability for scope, timeline, budget, resources, and quality of delivery.
• Define, structure, and drive integrated project and program plans, managing risks, issues, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Maintain oversight of interdependencies between projects and align them with business priorities and strategic objectives.
• Manage budgets, resource planning, and capacity allocation across cross-functional teams.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders, facilitate decision-making, and resolve complex issues proactively.
• Ensure timely, high-quality execution of critical initiatives in regulated Life Sciences environments.
• Optimize project and program governance and contribute to scalable process improvements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior project managers when applicable.

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in project and/or program management, with proven subject-matter expertise and a strong delivery track record.
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects or programs, ideally in the Life Sciences or pharmaceutical industry.
• Advanced mastery of project and program management methodologies, tools, and governance models.
• Strong leadership, influencing, communication, budget management, resource planning, and cross-functional execution skills.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, GMP principles, and regulatory constraints.
• Fluency in English and French, written and spoken.
• Strategic, proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative mindset.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

• Performance culture built on trust and impact through Capgemini’s GetSuccess framework.
• Flexible and hybrid ways of working.
• Accelerated career and leadership development through tailored programs, advanced project management training, and leadership initiatives.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner with 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries.