Project Management Organization & Integration Lead

Summary:

The ZRL PMO & Integration Lead is responsible for the development of ZRL's Portfolio, Program and Project Management systems and operations, and for coordinating the integration of newly acquired/added laboratory businesses into ZRL's operating model. As the primary ZRL PMO representative, this position leads the development of the ZRL PMO strategy and partners with cross-functional leaders to deliver effective and efficient operations and a culture of continual improvement. This position provides oversight of ZRL projects including project budgets, capital expense planning, governance, and tracking. This position also manages and directs the work of project-related resources within ZRL including (but not limited to) the areas of internal communications and integration workstreams. Overall, this position works closely with the ZRL Leadership Team and other ZRL groups to deliver the organizational strategy via prioritized and well-managed projects, programs, and integrations.

This role works with cross functional/senior leaders and stakeholders on implementation of projects and programs, presents progress reports and integrates feedback. This role is also responsible for communicating changes and updates to relevant stakeholders, including colleagues and senior management.

Job Duties:
• Optimizing ZRL's project environment through development and implementation of PMO management systems and working with ZRL Leadership to deliver strategic projects through effective management and tracking of the entire ZRL portfolio.
• Directly manage, support, and direct the work of project management colleagues. Manage contract resources (project managers, consultants related to projects, etc.)
• Collaborate with the ZRL Leadership Team to evaluate proposed projects and initiate approved strategic projects, including setting priorities, scoping, timing, and resourcing. Implement and manage systems for project reporting and evaluation.
• Coordinate closely with the ZRL Product Management team to align resources and capital, ensuring successful project outcomes and delivery of the ZRL strategy.
• Development of project plans and forecasts. During project implementation, oversight of projects including project budgets and tracking of project expenses.
• Coordinate and provide project management consulting support for colleagues and groups working on ZRL-related projects to ensure successful outcomes.
• Lead internal communications for ZRL initiatives, including developing communication plans and cadence, drafting and coordinating leadership and stakeholder updates, and supporting change communications for portfolio, program, and integration work.
• Coordinating the integration of new laboratory businesses, including establishing integration governance and cadence; developing and maintaining an integrated master plan (workstreams, milestones, dependencies, critical path); aligning scope, timelines, resourcing, and budget with ZRL leadership; driving cross-functional execution across Operations, Lab Teams, Facilities, Purchasing, Technology, Quality/Regulatory, and Customer Experience; overseeing integration readiness (people/process/technology), cutover planning, risk/issue management, and decision logs; standardizing processes and operating rhythms to the ZRL operating model; tracking synergy/value realization and performance metrics; and delivering concise stakeholder communications and executive status reporting through stabilization and handoff to operations.
• Collaborating with ZRL Technology Program Manager to define and manage all ZRL high-priority projects and ensure that all projects and programs have adequate technology support.
• All other projects and work as assigned.

Education/Experience:
• Master's degree in management or business or in a related field of study, or bachelor's degree high degree of related experience
• Experience managing, supporting, and growing a high-performing team
• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and techniques for entire project life cycle across all knowledge areas
• Proven experience in formal project management (minimum of 4 years) including capital expense management
• Experience with successfully managing business integration initiatives
• Experience with the development and management of programs and processes
• Experience in communicating and working with all types of stakeholders, including leadership
• Expert knowledge and experience with change management principles and performance evaluation processes
• Experience with development of communication plans and coordinating implementation of the plans
• Background in solving large and complex stakeholder issues successfully by collaborating with senior leaders

Technical Skills Required:
• Ability to analyze data and recommend actions and/or changes based on analysis
• Ability to effectively negotiate scope, resources and schedule changes with stakeholders
• Leadership and general management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to convince other strong personalities of their ideas and work with many partners in solving a problem
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly the ability to synthesize complex issues/scenarios into easy-to-understand concepts
• Attention to detail with self-discipline and a drive for results
• Demonstrated ability to work in ambiguous situations and across organizational boundaries
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office and project management software

Physical Position Requirements:
• Must be able to work on a computer for majority of work
• Must be able to effectively collaborate with colleagues and reports remotely
• Must be able & willing to travel (up to 25% at times)

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $129,000 - $182,000. Our salary ranges are

determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range

for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional

factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation

This position is also eligible for long-term incentives

In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional

and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning

on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation.

Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.

Full time

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