IT Project Manager
6 month contract
Sponsorship is not available for this role
This Project Manager position provides business and technical leadership for one or more Pharmaceutical Solution Development projects within the Franchise, leading project teams through the identification, justification, prioritization, initiation, development and implementation processes.
They will collaborate with the appropriate functional teams and Sr. PMO personnel to develop and negotiate contracts. This person will ensure communications occur with stakeholders and partners both internal and external. They will participate in organizational issue resolution. The Project Manager will lead the formation of the core team and its ability to deliver the project.
The Pharmaceutical development team includes the Formulation, Analytical, Process, Sterility Assurance, Life Science, Purchasing, Quality and Manufacturing functions. Project Managers will lead the core team to define the milestones to achieve the launch date commitments and identify issues and risks associated with those plans. This person will lead their team in the utilization of product lifecycle management processes. Project managers also lead their teams in financial analysis including market research, cash flow, and capital and project costs. The incumbent will perform other duties assigned.
Accountable for core team performance, project schedule and execution, budget commitments and spend Leads team in defining project strategies, developing goals, and ensures project scope is defined and controlled
Continuously interacts with all functions and levels of management ensuring effective ongoing communications across teams and stakeholders
Ensures identification and communication of project risks, development of risk plan and leads core team in the proactive management of risk response strategies
Anticipates potential conflict situations for proactive solutions and manages conflict situations to result in win-win outcomes
Leads core team to identify and implement continuous improvement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Business acumen
Competent application of Vital Behaviors and Leadership Essentials
Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory or Clinical Practices and Product
Development Process requirements
Demonstrated competencies in all aspects of project management
Ability to develop others
PMI or IPMA or equivalent certification desired
Microsoft Office proficiency
Financial tool familiarity (i.e., Cognos, Prime)
At the discretion of the hiring manager, the minimum is a Bachelorâs or equivalent plus 5 years project management experience in Pharmaceutical Solutions Development with demonstrated success leading projects in the medical products industry.
ITSM experience at an Enterprise level is highly recommended as is previous Integration experience
Experience running Agile projects is required
Prior IT Project Management experience is required
Vendor relation management experience is recommended
Previous Validation experience is recommended.
Travel required â once per quarter to Europe and one time within US
Job Type: Contract
Contract Renewal:
- Possible
Full Time Opportunity:
- Yes
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