Project Manager Lead - US Tech Solutions, Inc.
Waltham, MA 02451
About the Job
Job Description:
The program encompasses several workstreams including construction, leading the fit-out of the shell and core, where we will determine space requirements, use, adjacencies, look & feel. IT, making sure the new building will meet the technology needs from 2026 onwards, Waltham transition, supporting the sale & leaseback of the current site, and planning & executing the transition from current site and ways of working, lab design and location, to the new build, and finally Seaport transition, supporting the Alexion site LT and project team to engage staff in their change.
looking for an inspirational Change Management Leader, who can work closely with Site and Program Leadership to develop and execute a programme of activities that will engage, inspire and inform colleagues at both Waltham and Seaport. When we move into the new site in 2026, you will have overseen a programme of activity that helps colleagues feel excited about, and ready for their move.
Responsibilities:
• Develops and executes change management strategy and plan and activities in line with Global requirements and standards
• Develops deep understanding of stakeholder needs; counsels program + site LT on strategies to meet these needs through effective change interventions including communications, training, engagement activities, involvement in project activities
• Ensures that strategies employed by the program are inclusive and meet the diverse needs of the employed / contracted staff populations at the current and new sites
• Collaborates to consider current & future external collaborators, including suppliers, and articulates and executes suitable change strategies
• Establishes strong relationships with internal communications networks; executes communications activities through established & Alexion channels, embracing new technologies and channels as they emerge
• Oversees engagement of agency support (e.g. design) and contract support for flexing communications and change management delivery resource
• Provides accurate and timely forecast and plans for activities needed, and resource required to support
• May project manage and develop content & materials for signature change events (e.g. new site visit, shared site socials, building vision sharing, move planning, leaving celebrations, mock-up establishment, commuter activities)
• Liaises with communications & change teams supporting business changes that happen in BAU during the programme timeline
• Offers appropriate coaching and support to local communications resources, and/or other program team members to uphold the highest standards of program communication
• Provides direct supervision to assigned program resources as program workload requires
• Liaises with Business-As-Usual communications network, and communications specialists on other relevant projects
Experience:
Graduate degree in change management or communications-related field
• Demonstrated track record in change or communications management in a complex multi-workstream / multi-year program
• Confidence working with multiple stakeholders with competing demands
• Experience working with external agencies for content development and delivery
• Experience supporting senior leaders through communications counsel
• Passion for sustainability
• Keen to use innovative technologies to achieve your goals
• Be a collaborative teammate, have excellent organizational skills, and strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to embrace change and seek creative solutions to challenges.
• Introduce pioneering and ground-breaking ideas.
• Ability to coordinate, plan and prioritize tasks or projects.
• Uphold the highest ethical and scientific standards, including handling confidential and sensitive information under NDA or communications embargo
Desirable Criteria
• Experience working with R&D lab-based teams
• Established network within Oncology or BioPharm R&D, or Alexion Rare Disease Unit, either the business or corporate affairs/communications teasm
• Knowledge of construction and/or facilities management projects
• Experience or specialist knowledge in sustainability matters
The program encompasses several workstreams including construction, leading the fit-out of the shell and core, where we will determine space requirements, use, adjacencies, look & feel. IT, making sure the new building will meet the technology needs from 2026 onwards, Waltham transition, supporting the sale & leaseback of the current site, and planning & executing the transition from current site and ways of working, lab design and location, to the new build, and finally Seaport transition, supporting the Alexion site LT and project team to engage staff in their change.
looking for an inspirational Change Management Leader, who can work closely with Site and Program Leadership to develop and execute a programme of activities that will engage, inspire and inform colleagues at both Waltham and Seaport. When we move into the new site in 2026, you will have overseen a programme of activity that helps colleagues feel excited about, and ready for their move.
Responsibilities:
• Develops and executes change management strategy and plan and activities in line with Global requirements and standards
• Develops deep understanding of stakeholder needs; counsels program + site LT on strategies to meet these needs through effective change interventions including communications, training, engagement activities, involvement in project activities
• Ensures that strategies employed by the program are inclusive and meet the diverse needs of the employed / contracted staff populations at the current and new sites
• Collaborates to consider current & future external collaborators, including suppliers, and articulates and executes suitable change strategies
• Establishes strong relationships with internal communications networks; executes communications activities through established & Alexion channels, embracing new technologies and channels as they emerge
• Oversees engagement of agency support (e.g. design) and contract support for flexing communications and change management delivery resource
• Provides accurate and timely forecast and plans for activities needed, and resource required to support
• May project manage and develop content & materials for signature change events (e.g. new site visit, shared site socials, building vision sharing, move planning, leaving celebrations, mock-up establishment, commuter activities)
• Liaises with communications & change teams supporting business changes that happen in BAU during the programme timeline
• Offers appropriate coaching and support to local communications resources, and/or other program team members to uphold the highest standards of program communication
• Provides direct supervision to assigned program resources as program workload requires
• Liaises with Business-As-Usual communications network, and communications specialists on other relevant projects
Experience:
Graduate degree in change management or communications-related field
• Demonstrated track record in change or communications management in a complex multi-workstream / multi-year program
• Confidence working with multiple stakeholders with competing demands
• Experience working with external agencies for content development and delivery
• Experience supporting senior leaders through communications counsel
• Passion for sustainability
• Keen to use innovative technologies to achieve your goals
• Be a collaborative teammate, have excellent organizational skills, and strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to embrace change and seek creative solutions to challenges.
• Introduce pioneering and ground-breaking ideas.
• Ability to coordinate, plan and prioritize tasks or projects.
• Uphold the highest ethical and scientific standards, including handling confidential and sensitive information under NDA or communications embargo
Desirable Criteria
• Experience working with R&D lab-based teams
• Established network within Oncology or BioPharm R&D, or Alexion Rare Disease Unit, either the business or corporate affairs/communications teasm
• Knowledge of construction and/or facilities management projects
• Experience or specialist knowledge in sustainability matters
Source : US Tech Solutions, Inc.