Senior Project Manager - Empower / CDS

Zifo • Boston, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Zifo is searching for an experienced Senior Project Manager to manage one of Zifo’s strategic programs for a marquee customer based in the Boston, MA area. The senior CDS project manager will drive the customer's Empower upgrade program.
The engagement will require working across technical and scientific teams and will require:
CDS project experience
Prior experience as a project manager in the Life Sciences space
Prior experience leading complex projects

Requirements

• 6+ years relevant experience, documented PM track record
• Technical / Science background
• Strong knowledge in IT concepts
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in project tracking platforms & SharePoint
• Strong stakeholder management competence
• Highly organized
• Demonstrable PM experience with planning and execution

Nice To Haves

• Experience with similar role outs and Six Sigma a plus

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordination of the project deliverables and project team on a day-to-day basis, and act as the central resource for team communication
• Lead project scope and deliverables definition in concert with project champion and key stakeholders
• Accountable for the documentation, communication, and mitigation strategy development for risks to schedule, scope, resources, budget, and quality.
• In coordination with project champions, conducts start-up meeting with project team to identify roles and responsibilities.
• Manage projects – experience and ability to use both waterfall and SAFE agile methodologies:
• Ensure projects progress according to project schedule, scope and budget
• Manage interdependencies between the project and other initiatives
• Responsible for direction setting in project and securing productive working climate in the project
• Design and execute efficient change management
• Prepare and present project status for various committees incl. Steering Committee
• Timely escalation of issues to stakeholders and Steering Committee for resolution
• Adherence to company's quality management system
• Able to develop success metrics and perform value assessment of projects
• Preparation of project documentation according to standards and guidelines (Design decisions, risk logs, stakeholder approvals, training and change management guides)

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation package including accrued vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401k with company matching, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed