0057V6396 IT Project Manager Consultant

IT Project Manager Responsibilities:

Portfolio Management

• Maintain and manage the overall digital and IT project portfolio.
• Ensure alignment of project priorities with business objectives, site roadmaps, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide visibility into project status, resource allocation, risks, and dependencies across the portfolio.
• Support portfolio planning and prioritization activities.

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of assigned IT projects.
• Manage projects such as:
  • IT application development and deployments
  • Corporate IT integrations
  • Infrastructure and systems implementations
  • Instrument and computerized system validation initiatives
  • Digital transformation projects
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria.
• Establish project governance structures, communication plans, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Define and document roles, responsibilities, and workstream ownership.

Project Controls & Reporting

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and integrated project plans.
• Manage RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Decisions) and ensure timely resolution of project challenges.
• Track and manage:
  • Project risks and mitigation plans
  • Issues and escalation paths
  • Cross-project dependencies
  • Resource allocation and leveling
  • Key milestones and deliverables
• Prepare and deliver regular project status reports, dashboards, and executive updates.
• Monitor project performance and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.

Stakeholder Management

• Drive communication and collaboration among business, IT, quality, validation, engineering, and vendor teams.
• Facilitate project meetings, steering committee reviews, and decision-making sessions.
• Ensure stakeholders are informed of project progress, risks, impacts, and key decisions.
• Build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.

Financial & Resource Management

• Develop project budgets, cost estimates, and resource plans.
• Track project expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Forecast resource requirements and identify potential constraints.
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate and up to date.

Project Delivery

• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with defined quality standards.
• Monitor project execution to ensure adherence to governance, compliance, and organizational standards.
• Support change management activities associated with project implementation and adoption.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and methodologies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5 years of experience managing IT projects in a complex business environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, RAID logs, budgets, and status reporting.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders across business and technical teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving, risk management, and decision-making capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management platforms.

Preferred

• PMP, PgMP, CAPM, Agile, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, manufacturing, or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with computerized system validation (CSV), GxP systems, and data integrity requirements.
• Experience managing application implementations, system integrations, infrastructure projects, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including IT, Quality, Validation, Engineering, and Operations.