Description of Role:
The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, managing, tracking and reporting of all project activities. In this role, the PM will be supporting Research and Preclinical projects - projects will include new implementations as well as enhancements to existing systems/applications. The position sits within the PMO and thus will need to support key project management processes and reporting requirements.
IT Project Manager Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects in accordance with the project timeline and budget; Manage project scope, goals, and deliverables that support project objectives in collaboration with project stakeholders;
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring that project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
- Manage deliverables and ensure stakeholders are engaged and responsive;
- Oversee and drive all project team management and controls in accordance client's PMO methodology (e.g., project planning, scope, issue and risk management, decisions tracking, meeting coordination and minutes, etc.)
- Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, identifying potential problems and implementing solutions to mitigate them;
- Monitor projects and utilize client's IT SDLC project processes and artifacts to report on project progress and provide written project status for project reviews.
- Develop, manage and report on project financials, as required by client;
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors;
- Ensure that all project documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date.
- Support IT security/infrastructure review process for new IT systems, as applicable
Requirements:
- Experience managing successful IT projects including project dashboard/status updates, stakeholder management, vendor management, timeline management, and tracking of key risks, issues, activities, and deliverables
- 4+ years working in a regulated pharmaceutical organization, CRO or FSP; must have experience supporting projects in the Research and/or Preclinical domain (e.g. ELN, LIMS, Imagine, Digital Pathology, Instrument Data Capture)
- 8+ years as a project manager and business analyst
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of a matrix organization
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment - willing to pitch in to achieve goals and maintain relationships with business leads, stakeholders, business users, technical team, validation, quality, and vendor resources
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to establish and meet priorities and deadlines
- Experience with timeline management and resource/capacity management
- This position is Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week in Cambridge, MA