Senior Information Systems Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Information Systems Project Manager

Location: Cary, IL

Type: Contract

Compensation: $66.66/hr

Work Model: Onsite

Hours: 40.0

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in the development of the project charter and management plan.
• Direct, manage, monitor, and control project activities to ensure objectives are met.
• Evaluate tradeoffs within the project and collaborate with stakeholders to develop, manage, and own project scope.
• Create detailed Work Breakdown Structure and develop/maintain project Gantt chart.
• Analyze critical path, major workstreams, and milestones; own the project schedule.
• Monitor and manage project costs within budget by partnering with cross-functional managers.
• Develop project Quality Plans and monitor compliance with quality standards.
• Identify, analyze, and develop mitigation strategies for project risks.
• Plan and coordinate procurement activities and select vendors as needed.
• Define roles, responsibilities, and deliverables for project team members.
• Develop stakeholder management and communication plans.
• Lead end-to-end lifecycle of PLM replacement, ensuring minimal disruption and on-time delivery.
• Oversee system validation, data migration, and system integration efforts.
• Manage implementation of the MasterControl PLM system aligned with business requirements.
• Ensure updates to Quality Management System procedures reflect new PLM workflows.
• Coordinate migration and integration efforts for data and systems.
• Ensure compliance with GxP and regulatory standards during project execution.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing and manage Computer System Validation lifecycle.
• Serve as primary liaison among business, IT, vendors, and external partners.
• Present project status updates to leadership; manage change and training activities.
• Manage vendor performance and mitigate vendor-related risks.
• Build effective relationships, understand quality systems, and drive results in a regulated environment.

• BS or equivalent & 6 years of relevant work experience
• PMP or equivalent certification
• Proven experience leading enterprise system implementations (PLM, ERP, MES)
• Experience managing data migration from legacy systems
• Strong understanding of system integration between PLM and MES systems
• Deep knowledge of GxP system validations
• Experience delivering projects in regulated environments (FDA, ISO, SOX)
• Excellent project management skills including planning and risk management
• Strong leadership and accountability for project outcomes
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Excellent communication skills, including reporting to executives
• Ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and diverse priorities
• Collaborative, results-driven approach focused on operational continuity

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


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