About this PGS Strategy Realization PMO Lead (Secondment - 18 Months) role at Pfizer
WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU
At Pfizer, our mission is to cultivate a best-in-class culture of continuous improvement and project management that empowers colleagues and streamlines effective processes. Whether you are managing projects or collaborating with others, your role in this team will contribute to making our work more efficient and impactful. By simplifying tasks and enhancing productivity, we can deliver breakthroughs that transform patients' lives. Your efforts will help us achieve faster and more effective outcomes, ultimately driving innovations that make a real difference in healthcare.
WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE
The PGS Strategy Realization PMO Lead will shape and lead the next phase of the EMAP Project Management Office, translating PGS strategy and EMAP 2.0 savings commitments into coordinated projects and programs across all PGS functional areas. This highly visible role serves as the central integrator for EMAP Captains, PGS leaders, and enterprise partners—establishing one source of truth for savings, financial value, workforce transitions, milestones, risks, dependencies, and performance; connecting portfolio, network, and productivity initiatives; and enabling clear, timely decisions by the PGS Leadership Team and stakeholders across the enterprise. The successful candidate will embed Strategy Realization governance and reporting within Global Integrated Business Planning, strengthen risk and performance management, and transition the PMO to a sustainable Pfizer-owned operating model that can support EMAP 2.0 and future PGS transformation priorities.
HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT
- Lead the PGS Strategy Realization PMO supporting EMAP 2.0 and future strategic transformation initiatives.
- Transition 4Q2026 PMO mobilization, governance processes, reporting standards, dashboards, and operating rhythms into a fully Pfizer-owned capability in starting in 1Q2027 to support our PGS, functional leaders, stakeholders, and colleagues.
- Establish and maintain the single source of truth for transformation milestones, value realization, financial impacts, workforce implications, risks, dependencies, and executive decisions.
- Coordinate reporting and governance across PGS Strategy, Finance, PX, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Audit, and Transformation Office stakeholders.
- Partner with the PGS Finance to align savings definitions, forecasting, benefit recognition, and realization tracking across the portfolio
- Prepare and present monthly Strategy Realization reviews, executive dashboards, value realization updates, and strategic recommendations to the PGS Leadership Team (T6)
- Ensure Strategy Realization metrics, governance, and reporting are integrated within Global IBP processes and enterprise performance management routines.
- Establish and govern the transformation risk management framework, incorporating outputs from the Q4 2026 PGS Transformation Risk Assessment and Corporate Audit review into ongoing PMO operations.
- Track remediation plans, risk mitigation activities, audit observations, and leadership commitments through closure, while embedding sustainable controls into the operating model.
- Provide enterprise-wide visibility of risks, dependencies, resource implications, and value delivery across strategic initiatives.
- Drive adoption of digital, analytics, automation, and AI-enabled reporting capabilities that improve decision quality, transparency, and execution discipline.
- Support long-range strategic planning by connecting strategy realization activities to enterprise priorities, business planning cycles, and value delivery commitments.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must-Have
- Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 12+ years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 10+ years of experience; OR a PhD with 7+ years of experience; OR a MD with 5+ years of experience.
- Significant experience leading enterprise PMOs, transformation programs, strategy execution, or value realization initiatives.
- Demonstrated success implementing governance frameworks, executive reporting, and enterprise performance management processes.
- Strong financial acumen, including experience with savings delivery, business case development, forecasting, and benefits tracking.
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across complex, global organizations.
- Exceptional communication, executive presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving Operations, Finance, HR/PX, and Strategy organizations.
Nice-to-Have
- Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, supply chain, operations, strategy, or business planning environments.
- Familiarity with Integrated Business Planning (IBP), IMEx, portfolio governance, and strategic value realization processes.
- Experience supporting organizational transformations, network optimization, workforce transitions, or operational efficiency programs.
- Knowledge of audit, risk management, compliance, and governance best practices.
- Experience implementing digital, analytics, reporting, or AI-enabled business capabilities.
SUCCESS PROFILE
The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, financial acumen, executive presence, and operational discipline to connect enterprise strategy with execution. They are skilled at creating clarity across complex initiatives, driving accountability without direct authority, and translating leadership priorities into measurable business outcomes while ensuring sustainable governance, transparency, and value realization.
WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS
- May require extended hours during critical PGS Budget, PGS LT (T6) reporting cycles (e.g., quarter close, annual planning, executive review preparations).
- Occasional early morning or late evening meetings to support a global organization operating across time zones.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Periodic domestic and international travel depending on business needs (10–15%).
ENVIROMENT/SAFE WORK PRACTICES
- Ability to work effectively in both office and remote/virtual collaboration environments.
- If visiting manufacturing sites, must follow site safety protocols, which may include PPE, aseptic gowning, or other compliance requirements.
OTHER JOB DETAIL
- Last Date to Apply for Job: October 28, 2026
- Additional Location Information: USA - Any Pfizer Site, PA - Collegeville
- Eligible for Relocation Package – NO
- Secondment 18 months
- If you are currently in a driving position with a fleet vehicle and this secondment does not require driving as an essential function of the position for 12 months or longer, you will be required to turn in your fleet vehicle for the duration of the non-driving secondment. Please refer to the Fleet Policy and Procedures document for more information.
- There will be no change to your current work location.
- Position is considered Flexible, and colleagues are expected to comply with Log In For Your Day (LIFYD) requirements at site location (e.g. about 2.5 days a week in office).
- Note: This secondment offers a valuable opportunity for professional growth. It will need to be funded by the secondee’s home market.
This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply, your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
Sunshine Act
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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