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Project Manager III

Greenwood, SC 29646

Posted: 02/17/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Project Management Job Number: 600588 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target Pay Rate: 55-72.89/hr **salary will be commensurate with experience 

Job Description:

The IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, overseeing, leading and delivering IT projects in an international environment that help the business achieve its goals. The role owner interacts with internal and external stakeholders and is accountable to complete IT projects in scope, budget and time.

This position deals predominantly with IT Application projects (e.g. implementation of new or enhancement of existing software solutions in various domains, such as ERP (SAP), MES, Cloud Solutions, interfaces).

These may be isolated Projects or Projects, which are part of a larger Program, where the IT Project Manager, is required to engage in close cooperation and alignment with other Project Managers and directed by the Program / Portfolio Manager.

Specific to the program/project: experience with leading projects/programs in eCommerce space, e.g. building of customer portals.

Experience with implementations on platforms like Salesforce, Adobe Commerce, SAP Commerce Cloud etc. is an advantage. 1. System Integration between Website, CRM, ERP and Marketing Automation 2. B2B vs. B2C eCommerce development and integration

Proficient with Agile project methodology and tools (e.g. Jira.

Key responsibilities:
  • Manage IT projects and take accountability for delivery in scope, on budget and on schedule.
  • Support analysis and formalization of business requirements, define project objectives and scope.
  • Establish project plans.
  • Give guidance to project team members and coordinate assignments.
  • Set and track milestones and deliverables
  • Identify project risks and issues and propose mitigation actions
  • Manage unforeseen situations / delays, realign schedule and expectations as needed
  • Adherence to IT security policies and standards set by the Global IT PMO.
  • Lead steering committee meetings
  • Establish and implement project communication plans, provide status updates to stakeholders.
  • Assess business impacts of IT projects, organize change management and manage internal and external stakeholders.
  • Organize meetings, coordinate tasks and assign responsibilities to project members.
  • Use project management tools to track project performance and progress.

Ideal candidate profile:
  • Overall program management experience
  • English fluency is a MUST;
  • Previous experience, preferably within Pharma industry.
  • Agile Certifications (Scrum master, SAFE etc)
  • Certification in Project Management (preferably PMP from PMI) is an advantage
  • Thorough understanding of Project Management processes, principals, strategies, and methods
  • Understanding of validation of GxP-relevant computerized systems.
  • Experience with waterfall, hybrid and agile delivery approaches
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient with, or able to quickly become proficient with, a range of general and specialized applications, software, used in the organization and the industry
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with Project Management tools.
  • Experience in working in a complex international environment.
  • Ability to motivate people to complete a project in a timely manner.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.