Technical Project Manager

Vidorra Consulting Group; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vidorra Consulting Group seeks an experienced Technical Project Manager in Foster City to lead CTMS integrations and data-driven programs across global Life Sciences operations. You will partner with data architects, engineering, and leadership to drive planning, governance, and delivery of the data strategy roadmap.

The ideal candidate has extensive PM experience, strong knowledge of GxP compliance, and hands-on exposure to data governance and analytics platforms.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Project Management experience, including 3+ years leading Data Integration programs.
• 4+ years of experience in building & maintaining project plans, RAID logs.
• Weekly status reporting to leadership; coordinating across teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid methodologies.
• Experience in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Clinica/Healthcare orgs.
• Knowledge of GxP regulations, validation processes, and regulated environments.
• Proficiency with Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, MS Project or similar.
• Strong risk management, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for Data Strategy and Data Transformation initiatives.
• Support integrations in Data Space, e.g., CTMS with other systems.
• Manage Data Lake Sprints; provide weekly status reporting.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and resources.
• Maintain RAID logs with regular updates.
• Coordinate execution across cross-functional teams: Data Eng, Data Architecture, Analytics, BI, Business Ops.
• Facilitate requirements gathering and executive-level status reporting.
• Drive data governance, data quality, and master data management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Life Sciences regulatory requirements, including GxP.

Skills

Project Management

Data Integration

Data Lake Sprints

Roadmap Planning

Agile / Scrum

GxP Compliance

Stakeholder Communication

Jira / Azure DevOps

Leadership

Vendor Coordination

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

Foster City, CA 94404
We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead and support Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) integration with other systems for a global Life Sciences organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical project management background, experience managing data-driven programs specifically integrations, and a solid understanding of

Technical Project Manager

Full-Time / Direct-Hire

Foster City, CA 94404

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead and support Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) integration with other systems for a global Life Sciences organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical project management background, experience managing data-driven programs specifically integrations, and a solid understanding of Life Sciences processes, Regulatory requirements, and GxP compliance. Work closely with business stakeholders, data architects, engineering teams, and leadership to drive planning, execution, governance, and successful delivery of the data strategy roadmap

Skills / Experience

• 8+ years of Project Management experience, including 3+ years leading Data Integration programs and 2+ years of experience in managing Data Lake Sprints
• 4+ years of experience in building & maintaining project plans, maintaining RAID (Risks, Action Items, Issues and Dependencies) logs
• Providing Weekly Status Reporting to Leadership teams; Experience in coordinating project execution across different teams involved
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid)
• Experience working within Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Clinica/Healthcare organizations
• Experience, Knowledge of GxP regulations, validation processes, and regulated environments
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar
• Strong risk management, communication, and leadership skills

Secondary Skills / Good to have

• Experience with Data Governance frameworks and tools; Familiarity with Cloud data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Experience with Data Warehousing, Data Lakes, Master Data Management (MDM), and Analytics platforms
• Understanding of data privacy and compliance standards relevant to Life Sciences
• Experience working with globally distributed teams and vendors
• PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification(s)

Job / Role Description

• Lead end-to-end project management for Data Strategy and Data Transformation initiatives
• Support integrations in Data Space - like Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) with other systems
• Manage Data Lake Sprints; Provide weekly status reporting
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and resource allocations
• Maintain RAID (Risks, Action Items, Issues and Dependencies) logs with regular updates
• Coordinate execution across teams - cross-functional teams, including Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Business Operations
• Facilitate requirements gathering, stakeholder workshops, and executive-level status reporting
• Drive data governance, data quality, metadata management, and master data management initiatives
• Ensure project activities comply with Life Sciences regulatory requirements, including GxP standards where applicable
• Monitor project progress, identify risks/issues, and implement mitigation strategies
• Manage communication across business, IT, vendors, and leadership teams
• Support organizational change management and adoption of data strategy initiatives
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and technical solution delivery
• Communicate effectively with internal and customer stakeholders; Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain productive relationships with team members
• Experience in working on Agile/Scrum projects with exposure to tools like Jira/Azure DevOps
• Provides regular updates, proactive and due diligent to carry out responsibilities

What Success Looks Like / Expected Outcome Technical Project Manager Will Have Successfully Established And Driven The Data Strategy Program, Delivering Measurable Business And Technical Outcomes, Including

• Strategic Program Delivery Successfully execute key milestones of the Data Strategy roadmap on schedule and within budget; Establish a structured governance model, including steering committees, stakeholder forums, and project reporting mechanisms; Align business objectives with data initiatives and ensure stakeholder buy-in across functions
• Data Governance & Compliance Implement or strengthen data governance processes, standards, and controls; Ensure data-related initiatives comply with GxP requirements and organizational regulatory standards; Facilitate risk assessments and remediation plans for data quality, compliance, and operational risks.
• Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with business leaders, IT teams, data owners, and external partners; Establish clear communication channels and executive-level reporting that provide visibility into project health, risks, and achievements; Drive consensus and decision-making across cross-functional teams