RPA Project Manager @ Citizen Only

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2

Skills

AI/ML
RPA
PMP
PMI-ACP
UiPath
Automation Anywhere
Blue Prism
Life Sciences industry

Job Details

Location: Wilmington, DE (onsite 3 day a week)

Duration 12-24mth +

Must have:

  • 10+ years recent exp. managing AI/ML projects in Life sciences (Pharma Company)
  • Exp liaising with internal IT, onshore and offshore RPA consultants and developers to create RPA bots and AI/ML-based solutions.
  • Good Communication
  • Linkedin Page

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with a strong technical pedigree and proven experience leading Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and AI/ML initiatives in the Life Sciences industry. This is not a hands-on coding role but requires a proactive, results-driven leader who can bridge technical teams and business stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience driving complex automation and machine learning projects across cross-functional domains such as Clinical, Discovery, Finance, TechOps, and Development.

This individual will oversee a team of 5 9 contractors (including RPA developers and another RPA Project Manager), ensuring delivery of a cohesive automation and AI/ML portfolio aligned with strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of RPA and AI/ML initiatives across multiple business units.
  • Engage with business stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into technical specifications.
  • Oversee delivery teams (onshore/offshore) and ensure timely execution of automation solutions.
  • Drive governance, prioritization, and strategic alignment of the RPA and AI/ML portfolio.
  • Collaborate with internal IT, consultants, and developers to design and implement scalable automation solutions.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to project team members, ensuring high performance and accountability.
  • Monitor and report on project milestones, KPIs, risks, and budgets to senior leadership.
  • Champion best practices in digital transformation, innovation, and automation strategy.

Required Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of hands-on experience managing AI/ML projects in the Life Sciences industry (required).
  • 5+ years of experience in project management with a focus on RPA and intelligent automation.
  • Strong understanding of automation platforms (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism) and ML frameworks.
  • Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams and technical vendors.
  • Experience working with business process owners to evaluate and optimize workflows.
  • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance considerations in life sciences (e.g., GxP, HIPAA).
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and organizational change management skills.

Preferred Skills & Traits:

  • Solid grasp of AI/ML concepts, model lifecycle, and integration with RPA solutions.
  • Experience leading global teams in a matrixed or outsourced delivery model.
  • Ability to manage ambiguity, drive clarity, and make data-informed decisions.
  • Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project delivery experience.
  • PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar certification a plus.
  • Prior background in clinical or R&D automation initiatives is highly desirable.
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