IT Project Manager

Role: IT Project Manager

Role Location: Remote - EST

Duration: 12 months+ Contract

Role Scope / Deliverables: Manages key project deliverables for validated environments.

o Patch management and system upgrades
o Validated report implementation and metrics
o Validated interfaces with other systems
o Ongoing PPI process improvement for platform
Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors and summarizes progress of projects.
Coordinates multiple-site projects within program scope by overseeing all aspects of projects based on the VMP.
Establishes and maintains relationships with third parties/vendors including the coordination of internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
Oversees active site projects with regular monitoring and support from upper management, ensuring all assigned projects are delivered on time and within the allocated budget.
Leads the team to resolve project risks and issues (including resource constraints affecting the sites) with assistance from upper management, development teams/ vendors, compliance and quality teams (site/ corporate), subject matter experts, and IT support teams.
Verifies core program deliverables meet regulatory standards and all site project deliverables are in line with the defined Validation Master Plans for OneMaximo
Communicates issues or risks in a timely and effective manner and develops risk mitigation plans to address and resolve scenarios which arise.
Prepares tasks, timelines, and reports on corporate program/ site project performance.
Work with sites on Data analysis regarding source data for best practices to load into the OMX application
Optimizes resource allocations for multiple-site projects
Key Skills: Ability to work with limited guidance in a matrixed, complex environment while owning responsibility for outcomes of the OMX program/ site projects remote management, self-directed management, and drive are critical
Must demonstrate the ability to help guide and lead the work of others
Builds strong teams who are willing to go beyond expected or assigned roles
Possess a basic understanding and acumen of IT systems, environments, and processes
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to interact effectively with others internal and external to the Company
Drives changes to the project scope and schedule while maintaining SDLC/ Validation requirements
Strong presentation skills with proven experience delivering formal presentations to various levels of management
Self-motivated and independent thinker who can translate circumstances and understanding into actions that move the business forward; ability to work independently without significant direction
Excellent critical thinking, troubleshooting, crisis management, and decision-making skills, with the ability to do the right thing under pressure and tight deadlines in a complex, matrixed environment
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, with the ability to work effectively with a variety of other personal styles
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and team members in other departments/ teams over which the Project Manager has no direct managing authority
Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for driving execution at a detailed level, while still maintaining the ability to see the big picture
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Identifies and supports process improvement initiatives to support global teams for streamlining procedures
Directs work in controlled and noncontrolled environments to support enhancements, break-fix issues and data migration with development teams and site resources
Develops a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress

Minimum Requirements/ Qualifications
Must have at least 5+ years Life Science Industry Solutions and Management experience managing formalized PSG IT projects.
Regulatory, IT Compliance, Change Management knowledge
Bachelor s degree in business, computer science, engineering or related field. MBA preferred.
Expertise with management, delivery and full accountability with large, enterprise wide projects
Hi-tech manufacturing knowledge and experience.
Experience working in a matrix and shared services environment.
Global cross-cultural experience preferred.