Senior Project Manager, IT Transition & Technology Programs

Aquila Talent Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Generous paid time off

Dedicated professional development

Job summary

Aquila Talent Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Manager, IT Transition & Technology Programs to steer critical IT separation initiatives and drive a cornerstone SAP ERP implementation across a regulated life sciences manufacturing environment. This remote role supports travel to operational sites and reports to the CIO, coordinating with QA, Manufacturing, and IT leadership.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of IT project/program management, proven SAP ERP experience in life sciences, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT project/program management, including carve-outs or divestitures.
• Hands-on SAP ERP implementations in life sciences or CDMO environments.
• GxP-regulated environment experience with CSV and 21 CFR Part 11 awareness.

Responsibilities

• Own TMO governance, RAID logs, master plans, cross-workstream dependencies, and TSA milestones.
• Lead SAP ERP delivery, including schedules, budgets, milestones, and risk mitigation.
• Manage SI/vendor performance and surface delivery risks to CIO promptly.
• Coordinate with Quality/manufacturing to align IT platforms with GxP validation and CSV.
• Provide executive status reports and strategic recommendations to CIO and leadership.
• Coordinate PMO coordination for HRIS/payroll and CRM workstreams.

Skills

IT Project Mgmt

SAP ERP

GxP / CSV

PMO governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Vendor management

Education

PMP or PgMP

Tools

TrackWise

Veeva QMS

MasterControl

UKG

Job description

Are you a proven IT transformation leader who thrives at the intersection of complex systems, fast-paced separation programs, and life-saving science?

Aquila Talent Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Manager, IT Transition & Technology Programs for a permanent, full-time remote role based anywhere in the United States (with regular travel across operational sites). In this high-impact position, you will take command of the Transition Management Office (TMO) governance framework to steer critical separation milestones and drive a cornerstone SAP ERP implementation within a regulated CDMO manufacturing environment. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Transition Management Office (TMO) governance, maintaining RAID logs, master plans, cross-workstream dependencies, and tracking against TSA exit milestones.
• Lead project delivery for the enterprise SAP ERP workstream, managing project schedules, budget tracking, milestone reporting, and risk mitigation.
• Supervise system integrator (SI) and vendor delivery performance across parallel partners, surfacing integration conflicts and delivery risks promptly to the CIO.
• Coordinate closely with Quality and manufacturing operations stakeholders to ensure core IT platforms align with GxP validation, CSV, and 21 CFR Part 11 standards.
• Drive executive governance cadences, delivering transparent, objective status reports and strategic recommendations directly to the CIO and executive leadership.
• Provide program management coordination for complementary enterprise systems, including HRIS/payroll rollouts and CRM workstreams.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of dedicated IT project and program management experience, including proven leadership within IT carve-outs, divestitures, or TMO separation programs.
• Extensive, hands‑on experience delivering SAP ERP implementations within a life sciences, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or CDMO environment.
• Solid background operating within GxP‑regulated environments, with working knowledge of Computer System Validation (CSV) and life sciences regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage system integrator performance, dependencies, and deliverables objectively within an established PMO framework.
• Executive‑level communication and stakeholder management skills, with proven success reporting directly to C‑level leaders in high‑visibility settings.

Nice‑to‑have

• Hands‑on experience integrating Quality Management Systems (QMS) such as TrackWise, Veeva QMS, or MasterControl alongside enterprise ERP.
• Prior project coordination experience supporting HRIS/payroll (such as UKG) or Salesforce rollouts.
• Professional program management credentials (PMP or PgMP certification).

What We Offer / Why Join

This is an opportunity to steer a pivotal IT separation and modernise mission‑critical platforms supporting advanced therapeutics and cellular research. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership and operational experts in an established, collaborative setting where your governance directly impacts operational excellence and patient health. The package includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company contribution, generous paid time off, and dedicated professional development support.