Project Manager II - RMD/RSS

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Project Manager II - RMD/RSS for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical Services clients in Tucson, AZ or Oro Valley, AZ .

Responsibilities:
Pharma Services Project Manager responsible for various projects of a moderately complex nature. Interfaces with all areas affected or supporting the Pharma Services Business. Responsible for assembling project time, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project. Monitors projects in the central repository. Works with the Sr. Portfolio Manager compiling, managing, and presenting data.

• Manages Pharma Services project team information to support contracts for Pharma Services
• Accountable for implementation on projects in the following areas: Project risk management; Critical path analysis; Scenario creation and analysis; Budget; Robust planning
• Ability to identify and communicate issues proactively to a wide range of stakeholders
• Creates, coordinates, and maintains integrated project plans
• Identifies gaps, potential bottlenecks or delays, challenges assumptions and proposes options to close gaps and get projects back on schedule
• Manages meetings to include setting agendas, organizing meeting time and meeting minutes
• Consistently executes project management processes, and may lead improvement initiatives
• Follows best practices in project teams and fosters continuous improvement by sharing knowledge and continuous exchange
• Performs other duties as assigned and supports the PHCS lifecycle as needed
• Ensures all elements of data are accurate and conform to data rules defined by management. Makes recommendations for improving quality of Data and the process itself. Acts to ensure the integrity of the data quality across systems.
• Performs on-going assessments portfolio data changes to anticipate the impact on other areas of business

Required Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

• Bachelor's Degree in science, engineering or business administration
• 2 years 2-5 years project management, product development and/or relevant experience
• Problem solving skills and ability to coordinate project related activities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Basic stakeholder management and facilitation skills
• Ability to manage projects with ambitious milestones
• Ability to escalate and drive management decisions in relation to project execution and resource needs
• Project Management specific training and/or certification (PMP)

Preferred Skills:

• Master's Degree in science, engineering or business administration

• SCRUM Certification
• SAFE AGILE Certification
• Proficient in MS Project and/or Project & Portfolio Management Tool & Tableau (is a plus)
• Understanding of relevant Design Control and/or Phased Development processes

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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