IT Project Manager Privacy & Security IT

Job Title: Project Manager – Privacy & Security IT

Location: Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Candidates must reside in Michigan; onsite presence may be required at least once per week)
Potential for Conversion: Yes

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and manage complex Privacy & Security IT initiatives. This role will be responsible for driving end-to-end project execution, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, and ensuring successful delivery of strategic integration and operational initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and project planning skills, with experience managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects in research, healthcare, or related environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end integration of animal research programs across multiple institutions.
• Develop and execute integration roadmaps encompassing governance, operations, compliance, and infrastructure alignment.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including veterinary services, IACUC, research administration, facilities, and other stakeholders.
• Conceptualize project objectives and develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, deliverables, resource allocation, risk assessments, and contingency strategies.
• Establish project priorities and continuously monitor project status to ensure milestones are achieved.
• Provide regular written and verbal updates to leadership and stakeholders, communicating progress, risks, findings, recommendations, and key decisions.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve project-related issues, conflicts, and challenges in a timely and effective manner.
• Assess current-state operations and identify opportunities for process alignment, optimization, and efficiency improvements.
• Develop and implement unified policies while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including USDA, AAALAC, and OLAW standards.
• Establish and maintain project schedules, resource plans, risk mitigation strategies, and budget considerations where applicable.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders and leadership to support informed decision-making.
• Lead organizational change management efforts and promote collaboration across integrated teams.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in research, healthcare, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong project planning, organizational, and execution skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of animal research regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with USDA, AAALAC, OLAW, or similar regulatory organizations.
• Experience leading integration, transformation, or organizational change