6475 - IT Project Manager / Project Manager

Verista; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (3 days onsite)

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Team social activities

Job summary

Verista is seeking an IT Project Manager to plan, manage, track, and report on research and preclinical projects. The role sits in the PMO and requires adherence to client PMO practices, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration with vendors.

The successful candidate will lead project plans, timelines, budgets, and status reporting, ensuring on-time delivery and quality. A background in regulated pharma and strong stakeholder communication are essential, with a hybrid on-site

Qualifications

• Experience managing IT projects including dashboards, status updates, stakeholder management, vendor management, timeline management, and tracking of risks and deliverables.
• 4+ years in a regulated pharmaceutical organization, CRO or FSP; experience supporting Research/Preclinical (ELN, LIMS, Imagine, Digital Pathology, Instrument Data Capture)
• 8+ years as a project manager and business analyst
• Excellent communication with stakeholders at all levels in a matrix organization
• Collaborative team player able to engage business leads, stakeholders, users, tech, validation, quality and vendor resources
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience with timeline and resource/capacity management
• Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days onsite per week in Cambridge, MA

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects in accordance with the project timeline and budget; manage scope, goals, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery.
• Manage deliverables and ensure stakeholders are engaged and responsive.
• Oversee project management controls per client PMO methodology (planning, scope, risk, decisions, minutes, etc.).
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor projects and provide written status for reviews using the client SDLC processes.
• Develop, manage and report on project financials as required by the client.
• Ensure effective cross-functional communication and vendor collaboration.
• Maintain complete, accurate, up-to-date project documentation.
• Support IT security/infrastructure review processes for new systems.

Job description

Description

Verista's 500 experts team up with the world's most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world's most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values

• We empower and support our colleagues
• We commit to client success at every turn
• We have the courage to do the right thing
• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Description of Role

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, managing, tracking and reporting of all project activities. In this role, the PM will be supporting Research and Preclinical projects - projects will include new implementations as well as enhancements to existing systems/applications. The position sits within the PMO and thus will need to support key project management processes and reporting requirements.

IT Project Manager 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 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

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
• This position is Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week in Cambridge, MA

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

National (US) Range: $80,465 USD - $136,225 USD

Verista is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?

• 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 (We have fun!)
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

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