6396 - IT Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Description

Verista’s 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

• We empower and support our colleagues
• We commit to client success at every turn
• We have the courage to do the right thing
• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

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

For assigned projects, serve as the primary project management lead and partner closely with business and IT stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

• 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.

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?

• High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
• Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
• FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
• As Needed Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

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