IT Project Manager

TEKsystems•North Chicago, IL

7d•$70 - $80•Remote

About The Position

Our client is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to support a high-performing technology delivery organization within a leading global life sciences company. This individual will lead medium to large-scale IT initiatives, partnering closely with business and technical stakeholders to drive projects from initiation through deployment. The ideal candidate will have experience navigating complex, matrixed organizations and managing multiple cross-functional workstreams simultaneously. While this role sits within a data-focused project delivery team, prior Data & Analytics experience is not required. However, candidates who have successfully delivered data, reporting, analytics, integration, or digital transformation initiatives will be viewed favorably. Pharmaceutical experience is highly preferred, although candidates from similar regulated life sciences environments such as Abbott, AbbVie, Baxter, Medtronic, Takeda, Pfizer, or Johnson & Johnson are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Must be willing to commute to North Chicago

Nice To Haves

Pharmaceutical or Healthcare experience is ideal
Experience navigating complex, matrixed organizations
Experience managing multiple cross-functional workstreams simultaneously
Prior Data & Analytics experience is not required, but candidates who have successfully delivered data, reporting, analytics, integration, or digital transformation initiatives will be viewed favorably.
Experience in regulated life sciences environments such as Abbott, AbbVie, Baxter, Medtronic, Takeda, Pfizer, or Johnson & Johnson

Responsibilities

Lead medium to large-scale technology initiatives from project initiation through implementation and operational handoff.
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, issues, dependencies, and resource allocations.
Partner with business stakeholders, IT leadership, architects, developers, analysts, and vendors to deliver successful outcomes.
Facilitate project governance activities, status reporting, stakeholder communications, and executive updates.
Drive accountability across project teams and proactively manage risks and roadblocks.
Coordinate project activities across multiple technical and functional teams.
Ensure projects are delivered in alignment with organizational PMO and SDLC standards.
Manage vendor relationships and third-party delivery partners as needed.
Support portfolio planning, prioritization, and resource forecasting activities.
Foster strong relationships with business partners while balancing competing priorities and changing business demands.