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Role:- IT Project Manager

Location:-Indianapolis, IN

Duration:-12+ Months W2 Contract.

IT Project Manager Responsibilities:

Portfolio Management

• Maintain and manage the overall digital and IT project portfolio.

• Ensure alignment of project priorities with business objectives, site road-maps, and strategic initiatives.

• Provide visibility into project status, resource allocation, risks, and dependencies across the portfolio.

• Support portfolio planning and prioritisation activities.

Project Leadership & Execution:-

For assigned projects, serve as the primary project management lead and partner closely with business and IT stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of assigned IT projects.

• Manage projects such as:

o IT application development and deployments

o Corporate IT integrations

o Infrastructure and systems implementations

o Instrument and computerised system validation initiatives

o Digital transformation projects

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria.

• Establish project governance structures, communication plans, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

• Define and document roles, responsibilities, and work-stream ownership.

Project Controls & Reporting:-

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and integrated project plans.

• Manage RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Decisions) and ensure timely resolution of project challenges.

• Track and manage:

o Project risks and mitigation plans

o Issues and escalation paths

o Cross-project dependencies

o Resource allocation and levelling

o Key milestones and deliverables

• Prepare and deliver regular project status reports, dashboards, and executive updates.

• Monitor project performance and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.

Stakeholder Management:-

• Drive communication and collaboration among business, IT, quality, validation, engineering, and vendor teams.

• Facilitate project meetings, steering committee reviews, and decision-making sessions.

• Ensure stakeholders are informed of project progress, risks, impacts, and key decisions.

• Build strong working relationships across all levels of the organisation.Financial & Resource Management

• Develop project budgets, cost estimates, and resource plans.

• Track project expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budgets.

• Forecast resource requirements and identify potential constraints.

• Ensure financial reporting is accurate and up to date.

Project Delivery:-

• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with defined quality standards.

• Monitor project execution to ensure adherence to governance, compliance, and organisational standards.

• Support change management activities associated with project implementation and adoption.

• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and methodologies.

Requirements-

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related

field.

• 5+ years of experience managing IT projects in a complex business environment.

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects and priorities.• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.

• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, RAID logs, budgets, and status reporting.

• Proven ability to manage stakeholders across business and technical teams.

• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and organisational skills.

• Strong problem-solving, risk management, and decision-making capabilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management platforms.

Preferred:-

• PMP, PgMP, CAPM, Agile, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certification.

• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, manufacturing, or regulated environments.

• Familiarity with computerised system validation (CSV), GxP systems, and data integrity requirements.

• Experience managing application implementations, system integrations, infrastructure projects, or digital transformation initiatives.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams including IT, Quality, Validation, Engineering, and Operations.