Tuesday, 24 February 2026 | 11:00 - 11:30
Keynote: DRIVING PPM TRANSFORMATION THROUGH INNOVATION: LESSONS FROM A GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES IMPLEMENTATION
Digital transformation in project and portfolio management is not just about deploying a new platform - it’s about rethinking how decisions are made, how teams work, and how value is delivered. Drawing on realworld experience from a global life sciences PPM transformation, this session explores how a technology implementation became a catalyst for broader organisational change. It highlights the realities PMOs and project managers face when driving transformation and what it takes to turn complexity into progress.
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What it really takes to drive PPM transformation beyond tools and technology
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Common challenges in global life sciences implementations - from change resistance to data and governance complexity
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How to enable transparency, consistency, and adoption across regions and functions
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Positioning the PMO as a strategic partner in enterprise transformation
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Practical lessons and takeaways that project and portfolio leaders can apply immediately
1 speaker
Assoc Dir DDIT US&I Operational Excellence Management
Novartis
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