SR PROJECT MANAGER - Expert In Recruitment Solutions

SR PROJECT MANAGER

This is a contract role that is 100% remote but requires some travel.


CANDIDATES MUST HAVE STUDY LOG AND VIVO WORKFLOW EXPERIENCE.


Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or related discipline.
• At least 10+ years of project management experience
• In Vivo Workflow and Study Log experience
• ELN experience
• Strong pharmaceutical experience
• Knowledge of Information Technology infrastructure, application development frameworks, configuration and support of technology solutions
• Experience in organizing, planning and executing business and IT projects from vision through implementation
• Experience with project lifecycle methodologies – e.g., Waterfall, RUP, Agile, ASAP
• Experience in managing small to large teams of matrixed resources from all areas of the development lifecycle – Client, SAs, Developers, Architects, PMs, QA team and operations
• Proficiency in Project Management Software: Microsoft Project and experience with EPM / PPM toolsets (e.g. Planview)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsibility

Responsible for project oversight and hands-on project management to actively manage project plans, deliverables, dependencies and outcome for selected project(s) as approved by senior management and key stakeholders. Ensure project goals and objectives are achieved within the project timeframe, scope, costs and quality guidelines established by the relevant stakeholders and management committees.

This position is responsible for:

• Management of all aspects of the project according to project management methodologies, standards and best practices as set by the PMO
• Requirements collection and scope definition for project aligned with project goals and objectives
• Schedule creation and management with assignment of milestones, dependencies that are essential for the project network diagram and the management of the critical path
• Project cost management which includes, but not limited to baseline, budget at completion, actual cost, estimate to complete. Earned value analysis as well as other formal PM methodologies for forecasting and reporting on project budgets
• Project resource forecasting, leveling, and integration
  • Negotiation with resource managers to acquire the resources necessary to produce the project on time and within budget.
• Project risk analysis, assessment, risks and mitigation strategies planning, and management, interfacing with all levels of management and IT within the organization
• Identification, tracking and resolution of issues related to the project throughout its lifecycle
• Definition and implementation of appropriate change management strategy and plans to ensure that change management concerns are addressed during and after project implementation
• Timely and concise communications with key stakeholders in the business and IT
• Compliance with all PMO project management cadences

Climate
This position is minimally supervised and requires experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals for a variety of complicated tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. This position is centered in a fast paced environment with a high frequency and variety of demands where multi-tasking and prioritization are required. Because this is a highly visible position that touches many groups – requires ability to flourish in a dynamic, interdependent environment, and be diplomatic enough to consider the impact of decisions on all impacted groups.

Job Specifications

Skills

• Analysis Skills
• Judgment / Decision Making
• Organization and planning
• Strong written and oral communication
• Negotiation and conflict management
• Team building

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or related discipline.
• At least 10+ years of project management experience
• In Vivo Workflow and Study Log experience
• ELN experience
• Knowledge of Information Technology infrastructure, application development frameworks, configuration and support of technology solutions
• Strong pharmaceutical experience.
• Experience in organizing, planning and executing business and IT projects from vision through implementation
• Experience with project lifecycle methodologies – e.g., Waterfall, RUP, Agile, ASAP
• Experience in managing small to large teams of matrixed resources from all areas of the development lifecycle – Client, SAs, Developers, Architects, PMs, QA team and operations
• Proficiency in Project Management Software: Microsoft Project and experience with EPM / PPM toolsets (e.g. Planview)

Traits

• Self motivated with a high degree of initiative
• Ability to organize and work independently
• Good sense of judgment
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking and prioritization are required
• Ability to handle multiple initiatives, quickly-changing priorities, and customer expectations
• Excellent facilitator with strong leadership skills
• Results and process oriented