IT PM - Kinaxis - Pharma Supply Chain / Manufacturing

Compunnel, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in project management services is seeking an IT Project Manager with expertise in Kinaxis to drive supply chain initiatives in the pharmaceutical sector. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience managing IT projects, with a solid understanding of industry regulations and demonstrated leadership skills. This role will require collaboration with global stakeholders to ensure project success. Applicants should be available to support EST business hours and have a strong background in digital transformation projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing IT or digital transformation projects.
• 3+ years delivering projects in pharmaceutical environments.
• Strong knowledge of GxP, FDA regulations, and CSV.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution from initiation to closure.
• Manage multiple workstreams ensuring adherence to standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain teams.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Data integration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

IT PM - Kinaxis - Pharma Supply Chain / Manufacturing

01/12/2026

Contract

Active

Job Description:

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented IT Project Manager with strong expertise in Kinaxis and digital supply chain transformation within the pharmaceutical or life sciences domain.

This role will lead end-to-end delivery of supply chain and manufacturing initiatives, collaborating closely with global IT, operations, quality, and business stakeholders.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, organizational, and multitasking abilities, with a proven track record of delivering projects in regulated environments.

The position requires availability to support EST business hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project execution from initiation through closure for digital supply chain and system integration initiatives.
• Manage multiple concurrent workstreams, ensuring adherence to project scope, timelines, quality standards, and budget.
• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams to support enhancements across production planning, logistics, and fulfillment processes.
• Oversee data migration and system integrations using APIs, EDI, ETL pipelines, middleware, or related technologies.
• Ensure compliance with GxP, FDA, and Computer System Validation (CSV) requirements throughout project delivery.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders, including business teams, vendors, IT, QA, and leadership, to align expectations and manage risks.
• Apply project governance frameworks, tools, and best practices to monitor project risk, cost, scope, and overall delivery performance.
• Drive effective communication, change management, and stakeholder engagement across geographically distributed teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing IT or digital transformation projects within supply chain or manufacturing environments.
• 3+ years of experience delivering projects in the pharmaceutical or life sciences domain, including work within validated systems.
• Strong working knowledge of GxP, FDA regulations, and CSV requirements.
• Hands-on experience leading data integration initiatives using APIs, EDI, ETL tools, or middleware platforms.
• Demonstrated experience using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional, global stakeholders and vendors.
• Proficiency with project and reporting tools such as MS Project, JIRA, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to support EST business hours, at minimum through early afternoon EST.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse or similar supply chain planning platforms.
• Exposure to SAP environments, including SAP MDG or S/4HANA migration initiatives.
• Familiarity with serialization, cold chain, or logistics automation systems.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Professional certification such as PMP, Scrum Master, or Prince2 highly desirable