0057V6396 IT Project Manager Consultant
Please contact Amanda Mazza,
[email protected]
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Maintain and manage the overall digital and IT project portfolio.
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Ensure alignment of project priorities with business objectives, site roadmaps, and strategic initiatives.
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Provide visibility into project status, resource allocation, risks, and dependencies across the portfolio.
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Support portfolio planning and prioritization activities.
For assigned projects, serve as the primary project management lead and partner closely with business and IT stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
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Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of assigned IT projects.
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Manage projects such as:
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IT application development and deployments
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Corporate IT integrations
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Infrastructure and systems implementations
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Instrument and computerized system validation initiatives
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Digital transformation projects
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Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria.
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Establish project governance structures, communication plans, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
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Define and document roles, responsibilities, and workstream ownership.
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Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and integrated project plans.
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Manage RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Decisions) and ensure timely resolution of project challenges.
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Track and manage:
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Project risks and mitigation plans
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Issues and escalation paths
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Cross-project dependencies
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Resource allocation and leveling
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Key milestones and deliverables
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Prepare and deliver regular project status reports, dashboards, and executive updates.
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Monitor project performance and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
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Drive communication and collaboration among business, IT, quality, validation, engineering, and vendor teams.
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Facilitate project meetings, steering committee reviews, and decision-making sessions.
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Ensure stakeholders are informed of project progress, risks, impacts, and key decisions.
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Build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.
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Develop project budgets, cost estimates, and resource plans.
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Track project expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
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Forecast resource requirements and identify potential constraints.
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Ensure financial reporting is accurate and up to date.
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Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with defined quality standards.
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Monitor project execution to ensure adherence to governance, compliance, and organizational standards.
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Support change management activities associated with project implementation and adoption.
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Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and methodologies.
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Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
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5+ years of experience managing IT projects in a complex business environment.
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Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
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Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
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Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, RAID logs, budgets, and status reporting.
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Proven ability to manage stakeholders across business and technical teams.
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Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and organizational skills.
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Strong problem-solving, risk management, and decision-making capabilities.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management platforms.
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PMP, PgMP, CAPM, Agile, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certification.
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Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, manufacturing, or regulated environments.
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Familiarity with computerized system validation (CSV), GxP systems, and data integrity requirements.
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Experience managing application implementations, system integrations, infrastructure projects, or digital transformation initiatives.
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Experience working with cross-functional teams including IT, Quality, Validation, Engineering, and Operations.
LOCATION
Indianapolis, IN
EMPLOYMENT
C2C or W2
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