Principle IT Project Manager

Piper Companies; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k)

Job summary

Piper Companies is supporting recruiting efforts for a Principal IT Project Manager to lead large-scale technology initiatives in a highly regulated environment. This role offers full remote work aligned to EST hours, with responsibilities spanning planning, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination across Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, and Operations.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of enterprise IT project management experience, strong PMO governance skills, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing enterprise-level IT projects or programs.
• Experience leading projects in regulated industries such as life sciences, healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research.
• Proven success delivering large, complex technology initiatives involving multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex IT projects from planning through implementation and post-launch support.
• Build and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, and Operations.
• Provide regular project updates, status reports, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees, and stakeholder reviews.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and issues, developing mitigation and recovery plans as needed.
• Ensure project documentation, approvals, and deliverables are maintained in accordance with company standards.
• Manage project scope, change requests, and competing priorities while maintaining delivery commitments.
• Support portfolio planning efforts by helping prioritize initiatives and align resources.

Skills

Leadership

PMO Governance

Risk Management

Executive Communication

Stakeholder Management

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Smartsheet

MS Project

ServiceNow

Job description

Piper Companies is supporting recruiting efforts for one of the world\'s largest clinical research organizations seeking a Principal IT Project Manager who will work fully remote in EST hours. The ideal Principal IT Project Manager will lead large-scale technology initiatives, partnering with business and technical teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational goals in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities of the Principal IT Project Manager:

• Lead multiple complex IT projects from planning through implementation and post-launch support.
• Build and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, and Operations.
• Provide regular project updates, status reports, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees, and stakeholder reviews.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and issues, developing mitigation and recovery plans as needed.
• Ensure project documentation, approvals, and deliverables are maintained in accordance with company standards.
• Manage project scope, change requests, and competing priorities while maintaining delivery commitments.
• Support portfolio planning efforts by helping prioritize initiatives and align resources.

Qualifications of the Principal IT Project Manager:

• 8+ years of experience managing enterprise-level IT projects or programs.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Proven success delivering large, complex technology initiatives involving multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies.
• Experience leading projects in regulated industries such as life sciences, healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, MS Project, and ServiceNow
• Strong experience with risk management, issue resolution, dependency tracking, and change management.
• PMP, PgMP, SAFe, MSP, or similar certification preferred.
• Knowledge of GxP or validated technology environments is a plus.
• Bachelor\'s degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.

Compensation for the Principal IT Project Manager includes:

• Salary range: $130,000 - $170,000 base salary depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and additional company-sponsored benefits

This job opens for applications on 10/15/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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