As the IT Project Manager, you will be part of the Project Management office and be responsible for managing the cutover, testing and other PMO activities for an SAP S/4 deployment project. This role is accountable for the successful planning and execution throughout the testing, cutover and transition of the deployment. The IT Project Manager will be responsible for managing assigned resources, creating and tracking detailed project plans, effectively leading and facilitating project meetings, as well as proactively controlling project scope, risks and issues. This position is expected to provide timely status reports to all stakeholders and escalate issues to the appropriate management level. The responsibilities include:
Stakeholder management to ensure communication and transparency through the various phases of the program. Define, plan, and direct the execution through the test, cutover and transition cycles while balancing the risk to produce a high quality product Identify, acquire, and manage multifunctional global project teams Ensure project objectives/requirements are clear and agreed to by all stakeholders Facilitate project management activities across the entire project management methodology Ensure successful and timely completion of deliverables Track progress against baseline schedule Identify and apply systematic quality activities to ensure that projects employ all
processes needed to meet Computer System Validation directives Conduct risk management planning, identification, analysis and monitoring on projects Formulate risk mitigation strategies and recommend solutions
Manage the processes required to ensure timely and appropriate generation, collection, distribution, storage, retrieval, and ultimate disposition of project information and documentation necessary for successful communications across all stakeholders and any required updates to living system documents for validated systems
Requirements:
5+ years of experience as a successful Information Technology Project Manager using structured project management processes
SAP Project Management is desirable.
Experience working in a GMP environment and delivering GxP system solutions
Solid Understanding of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) concepts and methodologies
Solid understanding and experience with information technology concepts (application and infrastructure)
Demonstrated competency planning and tracking project schedules with clearly-defined critical paths
Ability to manage mid-level, multifunctional projects across multiple global locations
Proven ability to obtain results in a global, matrix environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as presentation abilities
Demonstrated success communicating across a variety of audiences, including
business people and technologists (both up and down the organization)
Exceptional listening, problem solving, negotiation, and facilitation skills
Proven leadership abilities and emotional intelligence
Demonstrated success handling initiatives of medium complexity and risk Project management skills training, such as PMP, SAFe certification Experience within the Pharmaceutical and BioTech industry
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