Digital Project Lead

At Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, we build trusted and loved brands that connect with hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide. Our mission is to enable better self-care for individuals and communities, while also contributing to a healthier planet. We strive to act as a force for good by integrating sustainability along our business and employees’ mission and operate responsibly from both a social and environmental point of view. To achieve this, we need people who can shape the future of our business and help us on our journey to becoming the best fast-moving consumer healthcare company in and for the world.

Main responsibilities:

• Take full, end-to-end ownership of high-priority IT projects, overseeing all stages of the project lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Oversee project budgets, ensuring financial control and strict adherence to approved budget, in close collaboration with the Financial performance team.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones in line with strategic objectives. Build and lead cross-functional project teams, made up of internal and external contributors, taking accountability of project outcomes. Establish project governance structures, including steering committees, working groups, and reporting mechanisms.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, including business & digital executives and department heads, managing their expectations, delivering clear communication on project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks / issues / dependencies throughout the project lifecycle. Develop and implement strategies to address project risks and blockers and escalate critical issues promptly to ensure timely resolution / minimize impact on project delivery.
• Ensure compliance to the company’s project management methodology, framework, and governance standards, including GXP (Good Pharmaceutical Practices). Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Collaborate with the Change Management and Projects Portfolio Management teams to ensure smooth adoption of new systems, transparent communication on project progress, and minimal disruption to operations during implementation phases.
• Support handovers to operational teams and post-implementation reviews, Identification and implementation opportunities for process optimization and enhanced project delivery methodologies.

Education:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Information Technology or Engineering. // PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.

Languages:

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is essential for this role, as clear and effective communication with stakeholders at all levels is critical to the success of our projects. Spanish and French are a plus that could facilitate communications with digital experts located in Spain & France.