Description

Responsibilities:

• Development and maintenance of project plan and related project management artifacts
• Partners with business sponsors to define success metrics and criteria
• Facilitates recurring project meetings and operational checkpoint activities throughout the lifecycle of projects
• Identification, management and escalation of project risks and issues
• Ensures all projects adhere to project methodology standards set by the company; Drives project management best practices
• Clear and targeted communication of project information including project plan, key dates and project status
• Management of project information within the project tracking application(s)
• Coordination and alignment with vendor project managers as needed
• Prepare weekly status reports for the Head of IT and develop executive summary reports

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years experience in IT or biotech/pharma project management role
• B.S. in computer science or other technical field
• Experience managing transitions and/or implementations of IT managed service providers
• Experience leading enterprise-wide change including training, communication, and change management
• Understanding of project management methodologies and tools and experience managing projects under various methodologies
• Experience with SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) IT projects
• Adaptability and flexibility; Experience applying project management best practices in the absence of entrenched project management standards
• Very strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to effectively facilitate and manage cross-functional leadership meetings and discussions to quicken decisions.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to clearly and succinctly express ideas.
• Strong team leadership skills and demonstrated ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Self-starter who is accountable, dependable, and a team player

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification
• Experience managing GxP system implementations and knowledge of computer systems validation
• Experience within the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with software procurement and vendor relationship management

Key Skills

Education

Any Gradute