6475 - IT Project Manager / Project Manager
About The Position
Verista is seeking an IT Project Manager to join their team. The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, managing, tracking, and reporting on all project activities, specifically supporting Research and Preclinical projects. This includes new implementations and enhancements to existing systems/applications. The role is part of the PMO and requires support for key project management processes and reporting requirements. Verista is a company with 500 experts that collaborates with recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve business needs, empower growth and innovation, and help solve healthcare challenges. The company culture emphasizes empowering and supporting colleagues, client success, courage, inclusivity, and continuous learning.
Requirements
- Experience managing successful IT projects including project dashboard/status updates, stakeholder management, vendor management, timeline management, and tracking of key risks, issues, activities, and deliverables.
- 4+ years working in a regulated pharmaceutical organization, CRO or FSP; must have experience supporting projects in the Research and/or Preclinical domain (e.g. ELN, LIMS, Imagine, Digital Pathology, Instrument Data Capture).
- 8+ years as a project manager and business analyst.
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of a matrix organization.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment – willing to pitch in to achieve goals and maintain relationships with business leads, stakeholders, business users, technical team, validation, quality, and vendor resources.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and meet priorities and deadlines.
- Experience with timeline management and resource/capacity management.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects in accordance with the project timeline and budget.
- Manage project scope, goals, and deliverables that support project objectives in collaboration with project stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring that project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Manage deliverables and ensure stakeholders are engaged and responsive.
- Oversee and drive all project team management and controls in accordance with client’s PMO methodology (e.g., project planning, scope, issue and risk management, decisions tracking, meeting coordination and minutes, etc.).
- Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, identifying potential problems and implementing solutions to mitigate them.
- Monitor projects and utilize client’s IT SDLC project processes and artifacts to report on project progress and provide written project status for project reviews.
- Develop, manage and report on project financials, as required by client.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors.
- Ensure that all project documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date.
- Support IT security/infrastructure review process for new IT systems, as applicable.
Benefits
- 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
- Employee Recognition
- Employee Referral Program
- Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
