Senior Project Manager - IT Shared Services

Boardroom Appointments; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Project Manager for IT Shared Services to lead projects remotely. The ideal candidate will have extensive IT management experience, strong leadership skills, and a background in the pharmaceutical industry. Responsibilities include maintaining project plans, managing dependencies, and ensuring adherence to project frameworks. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, with a focus on delivering successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in IT management, including 5+ years of project management.
• PMP / PRINCE2 certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of Computer Systems Validation (CSV) process is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.
• Act as the point of contact for all project participants.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Organizational Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

COBIT

ISO9001

GAMP

Job description

Senior Project Manager - IT Shared Services

About the job Senior Project Manager - IT Shared Services

Contract position (remote)

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field required.
2. At least 8 years of experience in IT management, including 5+ years of project management experience.
3. Strong leadership skills and ability to lead teams to achieve project objectives.
4. Experience with RICEFWs (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows).
5. Understanding of interdependencies with existing projects.
6. Experience working with multiple BUs across different locations globally, with multiple languages.
7. Capability in organizational design, SLA definition, and target operating models.
8. General project management knowledge and experience (PMP / PRINCE2 certification is a plus).
9. Project administration knowledge and experience.
10. Knowledge of Computer Systems Validation (CSV) process is preferred.
11. Experience or knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

Additional beneficial knowledge:

1. COBIT frameworks.
2. Quality ISO9001 / GAMP standards.
3. Shared Services Models.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintain and monitor project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures.
2. Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.
3. Schedule regular meetings and record decisions, including assigned tasks and next steps.
4. Prepare and provide documentation to internal teams and key stakeholders.
5. Monitor project progress and address potential issues.
6. Act as the point of contact for all project participants.
7. Organize, attend, and participate in stakeholder meetings.
8. Document and follow up on important actions and decisions from meetings.
9. Ensure projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately.
10. Document project risks and issues, and follow up on feedback and solutions.
11. Keep key stakeholders informed and involved, e.g., GDT OpCo, Quality Manager, ServiceNow Owner.
12. Chair and facilitate meetings, distributing minutes to all team members.
13. Create a project management calendar to meet goals and objectives.
14. Develop Statements of Work with relevant subject matter experts.
15. Update project management tracking and monitoring tools as required.