Project Manager- JOB ID 4714114

Artech Information System LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing company in Fort Worth is seeking a Project Manager to oversee project plans and manage project tracking tools. The ideal candidate should have 2+ years in medical device or pharmaceutical industry, hold a relevant degree, and possess strong project management, communication, and negotiation skills. This role involves working with cross-functional teams and ensuring project alignments with business goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in medical device and/or pharmaceuticals preferred.
• Understanding of business planning, marketing, finance.
• Ability to influence individuals and teams at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams on various projects and quality initiatives.
• Provide comprehensive planning and tracking support for project team.
• Monitor project team activities against project plan.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in technical field, business or finance

Job description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

Project Manager to be responsible for documenting project plans, updating project management reporting tools and monitoring that projects are tracking schedule and budget.

Overall Summary

The Project Manager should demonstrate a thorough understanding of project management and have strong business acumen which together will drive sound business decisions. This position demands excellent integration skills and a strong understanding of the medical device and/or pharmaceuticals product development processes. The Project Manager will monitor and report on project performance and, as appropriate, provide feedback.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams on various projects and Quality initiatives
• Provide comprehensive planning and tracking support for Project Team using Project Management tools, software and spreadsheets
• Integrate program specific requirements into the resource planning models and financial systems
• Monitor Project Team activities against Project Plan to identify deviations from planned timing, budget or scope
• Use appropriate communication tools to ensure that all project customers are informed of project status
• Serve as Project Team secretariat preparing issue-driven agendas, minutes, and action lists for team meetings
• Assure that project support activities of functional teams are aligned with the product development plan
• Work with Finance and other functions as needed to execute projects effectively, efficiently and timely

Skills

• Bachelors or Master s Degree in technical field, business or finance
• 2 years with knowledge and experience with the medical device and/or pharmaceutical preferred
• Business understanding and experience, e.g. business planning, marketing, finance
• Multidisciplinary background by education or experience
• Strong interpersonal, communication (written and oral) and negotiation skills
• Ability to work with and influence individuals and teams at all levels of the organization; including senior management