IT Project Manager- GMP

Job#: 3020529

Job Description:

Role: IT Project Manager - GMP

Location: Remote (U.S.); Indianapolis, IN preferred

Employment Type: Contract

Department: IT- LIMS

Apex Systems, a Global Technology Services Leader, is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead a global Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) migration from multiple local, site-specific LIMS platforms to a single, standardized LabVantage instance. This role will drive both the technical delivery and the process harmonization required to support a unified, compliant, and scalable global laboratory environment.

The Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating cross-functional stakeholders across global manufacturing and laboratory sites, managing project execution, and leading the consolidation and translation of site-specific SOPs into streamlined, global SOPs aligned with LabVantage best practices.

This is a remote role, with a strong preference for candidates located in or near Indianapolis, IN to support collaboration with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project management for a global LIMS migration from multiple local systems to a single LabVantage platform
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and dependencies using tools such as MS Planner and other PM tools
• Track project progress, risks, issues, and dependencies; proactively drive mitigation strategies
• Manage scope, budget, and resource allocation across multiple global sites
• Facilitate regular project status meetings, steering committee updates, and executive communications
• Serve as IT Project Manager for LabVantage SOP consolidation globally across dozens of sites
• Ensure integrations and workflows align with business, regulatory, and quality requirements
• Coordinate the creation, consolidation, and governance of SOPs related to LabVantage
• Translate and map existing site-level SOPs into standardized, global SOPs
• Partner with Quality, Regulatory, and Lab stakeholders to ensure SOPs meet compliance and audit requirements
• Drive adoption of standardized processes while managing change across regions
• Work closely with global manufacturing sites, laboratory leadership, QA, IT, and business partners
• Manage work intake, requirements, and execution through JIRA
• Coordinate laboratory workflows and operational readiness using SmartLab
• Ensure alignment between system configuration and real-world lab processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager, preferably in regulated or manufacturing environments
• Proven experience leading enterprise system implementations or migrations, preferably LIMS
• Hands-on experience managing projects using JIRA and Microsoft project management tools (e.g., MS Planner)
• Experience working with or alongside LabVantage LIMS
• Strong understanding of SOP development, documentation, and process standardization
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills
• Experience working with globally distributed teams across multiple time zones

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Familiarity with SmartLab or similar laboratory operations platforms
• Experience in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, manufacturing)
• Knowledge of GxP, data integrity, and quality system requirements
• PMP, Agile, or similar project management certification
• Prior experience leading global process harmonization initiatives

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.