Sr. IT Project Manager (Data & Analytics Program)

Sr. IT Project Manager (Data & Analytics Program) - Contract or CTP - St Petersburg, FL - $50.00-$60.00/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Sr. IT Project Manager (Data & Analytics Program) in St Petersburg, FL

Role Description
Lead the planning and execution of a global analytics program, ensuring business continuity, platform modernization, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Scrum Leadership: Demonstrated experience facilitating all core Scrum ceremonies:
Daily Stand-ups: Drive team accountability and unblock progress.
Sprint Planning: Collaborate with Product Owners to define sprint goals and prioritize backlog items.
Sprint Reviews: Lead stakeholder-facing demos to showcase deliverables and gather feedback.
Sprint Retrospectives: Facilitate continuous improvement through open team reflection.
Backlog Grooming/Refinement: Ensure backlog items are well-defined, estimated, and ready for development.
Develop detailed project plans and implementation schedules, incorporating PMBOK standards and stakeholder requirements.
Manage change control processes and oversee overall project execution and risk mitigation.
Serve as the escalation point for project risks and issues, applying structured problem-solving to resolve challenges.
Oversee validation protocols and compliance deliverables in accordance with FDA, GxP, and 21 CFR Part 11.
Collaborate with Data Governance leads, Quality Systems Managers, and analytics platform owners to ensure data integrity, compliance, and business alignment.
Ensure seamless integration between analytics platforms and enterprise systems (e.g., SAP/ERP,MES)
Manage vendor relationships, enforcing SOW/T&M terms, negotiating boundaries, and resolving conflicts between system integrators.
Lead steering committees, executive reporting, RAID log ownership, and cross-vendor governance.
Drive organizational change management (training plans, communications, adoption metrics).
Oversee budget, financial tracking, project sizing, and forecasting.

Skills & Requirements

Bachelor's degree + 8 years, or Master's degree + 6 years of related experience.
8+ years of experience leading IT projects of medium to large size in matrixed environments.
Extensive experience in regulated industries, with strong exposure to validation.
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence: Proven experience leading projects involving data platforms, analytics tools, and visualization solutions (e.g., Power BI, Snowflake).
Familiarity with data migration strategies (structured/unstructured data, metadata, integrations)
Advanced Analytics & AI/ML: Exposure to projects involving predictive analytics, machine learning models, or AI-driven insights.
Experience in regulated industries, with a strong preference for exposure to medical validation projects.
Expertise in compliance frameworks like FDA, GxP, and 21 CFR Part 11.
Vendor Management: proven experience with third-party vendors/SIs.
Migration & Upgrade Experience: SaaS/cloud transitions, system upgrades, data migration strategies.
Communication & Governance: steering committees, executive reporting, RAID management.
Change & Adoption Mangement: OCM for upgrades.
Budget & Financial Tracking: cost sizing, forecasting, and financial control.
PMP (Project Management Professional)
CSM / Advanced ScrumMaster
Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, and DevOps methodologies
Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, Smartsheets, MS Project, Power BI
Hands-on attitude leadership style with an ability to influence and engage teams.
Not a project coordinator who "only" tracks progress and updates reports/deliverables.
PMP Certification, Scrum Certification (CSM/ACSM/SAFe)
Scrum Leadership - Demonstrated experience facilitating all core Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, Backlog Gooming/Refinement)
Experience in validation and regulated industries, with deep expertise in compliance frameworks and medical device regulations, including FDA requirements, GxP standards, and 21 CFR Part 11.
Strong leadership, communication, and governance capabilities, with a demonstrated track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams and delivering executive-level reporting.
Demonstrated success leading analytics initiatives involving modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Azure) and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). Skilled in managing end-to-end delivery from platform architecture and integration to dashboard and BI development and business insights.
When do you need this filled by ASAP - start date 2/9/2026

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

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