About Astellas
Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com (https://www.astellas.com/en) .
Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients
We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.
Purpose And Scope
- The Project Delivery Specialist is responsible for the establishment and on-going delivery of HR projects across HR Operations and broader HR. It plays a key role in delivering HR initiatives which will increase efficiency, reduce costs and thus contribute significantly to meeting overall business objectives. The role will also be accountable for the provision of professional project management expertise to support complex HR programs or change initiatives with a significant people or HR process dimension
- The role will be part of a pool of project management resources dedicated to drive the delivery of such projects supporting HR Operations and other HR functions including HRBP's and CoEs
- The role will report to the Global HR Projects Delivery Team Lead and will work closely with other HR Operations teams, across the broader HR function and directly with the business
Role & Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities:
- Accountable for providing project management support for a variety of HR projects across HR Operations and broader HR teams
- Accountable for ensuring governance of HR projects is implemented effectively, including reporting standards for steering committee, executive and board meetings
- Accountable for communications relating to HR Projects – collaborating with members of the HR function through the use of common HR communication plans and activities
Key Deliverables
Project Management
- Own the end-to-end delivery of assigned HR projects, from initiation through to closure, ensuring scope, timelines, budget, and benefits are met.
- Apply standard project management practices and agile ways of working appropriate to the scale and complexity of the project
- Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned, best practices, and delivery insights across the HR project community.
- Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths, adjusting dynamically in response to changing business needs.
- Ensure clear definition and ownership of project scope, success criteria, and deliverables in partnership with HR and business stakeholders.
- Establish and operate fit-for-purpose project governance, including decision-making structures, escalation routes, and status reporting aligned to HR and enterprise governance standards.
- Identify, assess, and actively manage project risks, issues, and interdependencies, driving timely mitigation and resolution.
- Track delivery against agreed timeline, budget, and benefits, providing transparent progress updates and insight-based reporting to stakeholders.
- Plan and execute change management and communication activities to support adoption, business readiness, and sustainable outcomes.
- Facilitate workshops, reviews, and decision sessions to drive clarity, alignment, and timely decision-making.
- Define and manage business readiness, acceptance, and go‑live criteria, ensuring solutions are deployable and supported.
- Ensure project outputs meet agreed quality standards, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations.
- Support benefits realization, post‑implementation reviews, and transition to BAU ownership
Ways Of Working
- Apply standard project management practices and agile ways of working appropriate to the scale and complexity of the project.
- Use data and insight to inform project decisions, track progress, and provide meaningful, action‑oriented updates to stakeholders.
- Act as a single point of delivery accountability for assigned initiatives, coordinating inputs from multiple contributors and teams.
- Collaborate with Continuous Improvement and operational teams to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and employee experience through project outcomes.
- Continually reflect on delivery approach and incorporate lessons learned to improve future project execution.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years HR Project Management Experience
- Project Management Qualification
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience of working in a Shared Service Centre environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of Project Management Tools and Techniques
- Solid experience with demonstrated results in the development and implementation of a range of continuous improvement projects, including both technology and process
- Well versed in KPIs and data
- Extensive HR process and transaction experience
- Knowledge of HR metrics and their applicability
- Experience with HRIS applications and complementary HR software solutions
Working Environment
Astellas Global Capability Centres – Overview
Astellas Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are strategically located sites that give Astellas the ability to access talent across various functions in the value chain and to co-locate core capabilities that are currently dispersed. Our three GCCs are located in India, Poland and Mexico.
The GCCs will enhance our operational efficiency, resilience and innovation potential, enabling a timely response to changing business demands.
Our GCCs are an integral part of Astellas, guided by our shared values and behaviors, and are critical enablers of the company's strategic priorities, sustainable growth, and commitment to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients.
What awaits you at Astellas
- Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients lives worldwide.
- Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.
- Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare.
- A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions.
Our Organizational Values and Behaviors
Values:Innovation, Integrity and
Impact sit at the heart of what we do.
Behaviors: We come together as
One Astellas , working with
courage and a
sense of urgency . We are
outcome focused and consistently take
accountability for our personal contribution.
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