IT Project Manager

  • South Plainfield, NJ
  • Posted 19 hours ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Pharmaceutical Industry
Acquisition
Software Security
Management
Data Migration
System Integration
Collaboration
Information Technology
IT Project Management
Cyber Security
Due Diligence
Leadership
Communication
Stakeholder Management
PMP
PRINCE2
Project Management
Medical Devices
Pharmaceutics
Regulatory Compliance
GxP
HIPAA
Private Equity
Enterprise Resource Planning
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Cloud Computing
Migration
Mergers and Acquisitions
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
.NET

Job Details

Description

We are looking for a skilled IT Project Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing critical IT projects related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures within the pharmaceutical industry. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead complex initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Lead the planning and execution of IT projects associated with mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

Act as a strategic liaison between IT teams and business units to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.

Oversee the entire lifecycle of IT integration or separation projects, including due diligence, Day 1 readiness, and post-close activities.

Identify and address potential risks related to infrastructure, applications, security, and data during corporate transitions.

Manage data migration, systems integration/separation, and compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

Collaborate with external vendors and internal technical teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

Provide regular updates to senior leadership and executive stakeholders regarding project progress, risks, and milestones

Requirements

Qualifications:

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of IT project management experience, with at least 3 years in M& A and divestiture-related projects.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise IT environments, including infrastructure, applications, cloud services, and cybersecurity.
  • Experience executing IT due diligence, transition planning, and post-transaction support.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with TSA development and execution.

Preferred:
  • PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
  • Experience in biotech, medical device, or pharmaceutical industries, with knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., GxP, HIPAA, FDA).
  • Familiarity with private equity environments or large-scale enterprise transactions.
  • Background in ERP, CRM, or cloud migration projects related to M& A activities.




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