0057V6396 IT Project Manager Consultant

Two River Consulting Partners•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an IT Project Manager Consultant responsible for managing the overall digital and IT project portfolio. The consultant will ensure project priorities align with business objectives and strategic initiatives, providing visibility into project status, resource allocation, risks, and dependencies. They will lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of assigned IT projects, including application development, corporate IT integrations, infrastructure implementations, system validation, and digital transformation projects. Key responsibilities include defining project scope, establishing governance, managing RAID logs, tracking project financials, and ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards. The role also involves driving communication, collaboration, and change management activities across various business and IT teams.

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Serve as the primary project management lead for assigned projects, partnering closely with business and IT stakeholders.
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, and 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.
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, and key milestones and deliverables.
Prepare and deliver regular project status reports, dashboards, and executive updates.
Monitor project performance and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
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.
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.
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.