IT Project Manager with Pharma

Cloud Hybrid Technologies, LLC; Mettawa (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is looking for a Project Manager to lead agile projects in Mettawa, Illinois. The successful candidate will create project charters, coordinate agile ceremonies, manage risks, and ensure effective communication with stakeholders. You will oversee budget and resource allocation, ensuring all deliverables meet quality standards. A strong understanding of technical concepts alongside project management expertise is essential. This role promotes an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management with an emphasis on agile methodologies.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create project charters with clear objectives and budgets.
• Serve as a facilitator for agile ceremonies.
• Manage project risks and issues promptly.
• Establish relationships with stakeholders and communicate project status.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Project coordination

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Responsibilities

• Create project charter including scope, objectives, team, stakeholders, budget and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, including schedules and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as necessary to ensure successful delivery.
• Agile Project Management Facilitation:
  • Serve as a facilitator for agile ceremonies, such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, scrum of scrum call and sprint / release retrospection.
  • Promote and support agile methodologies within the team, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Team Coordination and Collaboration:
  • Act as a liaison between technical teams, stakeholders, and BTS management .
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members.
  • Remove obstacles blocking team progress and enhance team productivity.
• Risk and Issue Management :
  • Identify potential risks and issues early in the project lifecycle.
  • Develop mitigation strategies and coordinate the resolution of issues as they arise.
• Stakeholder Management :
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders.
  • Communicate project status, updates, and insights to stakeholders regularly.
  • Gather stakeholder feedback and incorporate it into project planning and execution.
• Budget and Resource Management :
  • Manage project budgets, ensuring effective allocation and utilization of resources.
  • Track project expenses and make adjustments as necessary to stay within budget.
• Release Management :
  • Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements in compliance with AbbVie DevOps / IT SLC standards.
  • Ensure all the project stage gates are completed on time for successful deployment.
  • Ensure pre-deployment and post-deployment activities are successfully completed.
  • Ensure handoff to operations team is comprehensively completed, including functional & technical KT, SOP creation & approval, hypercare, etc.
• Technical Understanding:
  • Possess a solid understanding of technical concepts to effectively manage and communicate with development teams.
  • Ensure technical feasibility and alignment with overall project goals.

Cloud Hybrid is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. Cloud Hybrid will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Cloud Hybrid require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract