Sr. Project Manager

Join our Mission to Protect Humankind!

Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, periodontitis and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance. 

WHAT we do is every bit as important as HOW we do it! Our work together is guided by four enduring core values:

*RETHINK CONVENTION: We bring creative and intellectual diversity to every facet of the work we do in order to innovate and re-innovate the way vaccines are delivered.

*AIM HIGH: We embody our collectively audacious goal to courageously make the most complex biologics ever attempted to protect humankind.

*LEAD WITH HEART: Everyone leads at Vaxcyte with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and vigorous debate that advances our business objectives.

*MODEL EXCELLENCE:  The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making.

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Program Manager to lead our Workday implementation project. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in program management, a strong background in Workday implementations, and the ability to drive large-scale, complex projects to successful completion. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a transformational project that will have a significant impact on our organization. We are looking for a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach who can drive the successful implementation of Workday and deliver measurable business outcomes.

• Lead the end-to-end Workday implementation project, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives and driving the project to successful completion.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, risk management strategies, and communication plans.
• Engage with key stakeholders across the organization, including senior executives, HR, finance, IT, and external vendors, to ensure project alignment and support.
• Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of Workday across the organization and minimize disruption to business operations.
• Identify potential risks and issues, develop mitigation plans, and proactively address challenges to ensure project success.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality project outcomes through rigorous testing, validation, and quality assurance processes.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with all project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, milestones, and outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and best practices to enhance the effectiveness of future projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, information technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in program management, with at least 4 years leading Workday implementations or similar large-scale ERP projects.
• PMP or similar project management certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of Workday modules, configurations, and integrations.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and drive organizational change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and priorities, demonstrating resilience and flexibility in a dynamic work environment.
• Experience with software implementation and validation.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively communicate and build relationships with a broad spectrum of audiences at all organizational levels and internationally.
• Strong team management skills, including facilitation, conflict resolution, and team development.
• Proven influence management and communication skills, at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project or Smartsheet.

Reports to: Senior Director, Business Process Excellence

Location: San Carlos, CA; Hybrid

Compensation:

The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component.

Salary Range: $169,000 – $198,000 (SF Bay Area). Salary ranges for non-California locations may vary.

Vaxcyte, Inc.

825 Industrial Road, Suite 300

San Carlos, CA 94070

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.