Digital Transformation Program ManagerThe Digital Transformation Program Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing cross-functional projects supporting electronic quality management system (eQMS), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Electronic Batch Records (eBR), and AI-enabled Quality initiatives. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with GxP and data integrity requirements. The Program Manager works closely with Quality, IT, Manufacturing, QC, Validation, Regulatory, and Data teams to translate business needs into structured, executable project plans.Key Responsibilities:Manage end-to-end delivery of Quality digital projects, including eQMS, LIMS, eBR, and AI use casesDevelop project charters, schedules, milestones, RAID logs, and communication plansTrack scope, timelines, risks, and dependencies across multiple workstreamsEnsure clear handoffs between design, build, validation, deployment, and sustainment phasesAct on behalf of project owners to enforce agreed timelines, track commitments, and drive cross-functional teams toward timely completion and formal project closureFacilitate project meetings and working sessions across QA, QC, Manufacturing, Process Development, Analytical Development, Engineering, QA-Validation, IT, and vendorsDrive alignment on requirements, priorities, and deliverablesEscalate risks and issues in a timely, structured mannerSupport change management and user adoption activitiesCoordinate project activities to ensure compliance with data integrity, and CSV expectationsSupport validation planning, documentation readiness, and change control executionMaintain inspection ready project documentationSupport implementation of AI-enabled initiatives (e.g., batch record review, deviation triage, enhanced Powerbi reporting)Coordinate activities between cross functional teamsTrack risks related to AI use in regulated environments and ensure appropriate governance steps are followedProvide periodic summaries to Quality and Digital leadership on relevant AI advancements, case studies, and potential applications applicable to Avecia operationsIdentify opportunities where emerging AI capabilities could improve efficiency, compliance, data integrity, or inspection readinessPrepare routine project status updates for Quality leadershipMaintain dashboards and metrics on project healthEnsure transparency on progress, risks, and decision pointsRequired Skills/Abilities:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, IT, or related field5+ years of experience as a Project or Program Manager in regulated industries (pharma, biotech, medical device)Demonstrated experience managing system implementation or upgrade projects (eQMS, LIMS, MES/eBR, or similar)Strong understanding of GxP environments and cross-functional Quality processesProficiency with standard PM tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar)Exposure to AI, Power BI, machine learning, or large language model projectsFamiliarity with AI governance, validation considerations, and risk assessmentsExperience working with vendors such as Veeva, TrackWise, Biovia, or SiemensPMP or equivalent project management certificationThe annualized salary for this role is between $152,600.00-$186,700.00.