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# Associate Director, R&D IT Portfolio Delivery Lead

- **Company:** Bristol Myers Squibb
- **Location:** Princeton, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $166,690.0 - $201,983.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, IT Management, Scrum Methodology, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, GXP
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usaf335a13b0794b5a8d7610e96567fade/eaa

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Proven experience in managing complex IT project portfolios within a research or pharmaceutical environment.
Demonstrated expertise in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and tracking expenditures for both investment projects and ongoing operational support.
8+ years of experience in IT project management. At least 3 years in a portfolio or program management role, ideally within pharmaceutical research or life sciences, preferred.
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., GxP, FDA, GDPR).
Proven track record of successfully delivering complex IT projects and portfolios on time and within budget, with hands-on experience in Agile environments.
Demonstrated experience implementing and scaling Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) across teams and portfolios.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with project management and Agile tools (e.g., Jira)
PMP, PgMP, Agile certification (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, SAFe Agilist) preferred.
Ability to influence and drive change in a matrixed, global organization.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials - if this role excites you, but doesn't perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Compensation Overview: Princeton - NJ - US: $166,690 - $201,983
The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully - carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

## Description

The Associate Director, R&D BI&T Portfolio Delivery Lead, is responsible for leading the delivery and management of the R&D BI&IT project portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and optimal resource utilization. This role will oversee project execution, financial management, and stakeholder engagement to drive successful outcomes for BMS's R&D objectives. The Associate Director will maintain portfolio governance, resource allocation, risk management, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on Agile principles to support successful Portfolio execution., Lead the management and delivery of the R&D IT project portfolio, ensuring alignment with the prioritized Book of Work (BOW) and supporting effective decision-making and resource allocation.
Build trusted partnerships with IT Leadership, Product Managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and drive portfolio success
Serve as the primary contact for portfolio-level updates, ensuring clear and transparent communication and translating technical information into business-relevant insights
Manage financial for both investment projects and ongoing operational (run) support, including budgeting, forecasting, and tracking expenditures to ensure optimal use of resources and value delivery.
Oversee project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring adherence to best practices, regulatory requirements, and that projects remain within scope, schedule, and budget.
Establish and monitor portfolio-level risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely resolution and escalation as needed.
Support consistent use of project and program management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and collaborate with stakeholders to define scope, budget, timeline and success criteria.
Serve as a coach and escalation point for project managers, enabling delivery excellence and risk mitigation.
Manage objectives and key results to assess portfolio health and value realization, track key performance indicators, and provide regular status updates to R&D IT leadership.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by implementing lessons learned and feedback loops.
Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical industry regulations and BMS policies throughout project delivery., Where you work matters - because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at
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