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Senior Project Manager

Sacramento, CA 94105

Posted: 10/08/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Technology Job Number: 614979 Is job remote?: Yes Country: United States

Job Description

Pay 80-100/h depending on experience

This is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative drug therapies for the treatment of cancer. Global Technology Solutions (GTS) serves the organization with infrastructure, systems, and services that provide the foundational, maturity, governance, and innovation needed to serve patients around world. Our company takes the approach that access to life-changing medicine sees no borders, and GTS internalizes this perspective by delivering a cloud-based backbone and SaaS systems for efficient delivery, growth, and maintenance, while positioning our staff to demonstrate their domain, technical and governance expertise as partners of the global team.

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and executing large-scale technology projects related to mergers, acquisitions, and rebranding initiatives. This role requires a seasoned project manager with expertise in managing complex, high-stakes projects that involve significant changes to technology platforms, administrative systems, Active Directory (AD) and Identity rebranding, end-user computer rebranding, and digital assets rebranding, both internal and external. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, while managing the risks and challenges inherent to such strategic transitions.

The ideal candidate will bring experience planning and managing large-scale pharmaceutical and biotech systems-related projects and programs. A solid track record of successful technology project delivery in a global, geographically diverse environment is expected. The role will be well-versed in best practices for effective project delivery, able to partner closely with staff and leaders at every level of the organization and provide PMO oversight governance and project management and consulting.

The candidate will be highly skilled in the operation and maturity of PMO organizations through contributions to strategy, technology, continuous process improvement, standards, and people management. This individual will demonstrate excellent communication and critical thinking skills; expertise in data-driven management and planning; and the capability to effectively influence, advise, lead, and mentor.

Team and Resource Management
 
  • Partner effectively with GTS leadership, business partners, relationship managers, project sponsors, stakeholders, colleagues, and vendors in multiple locations, and across multiple time zones.
  • Direct, motivate, and manage and engage geographically diverse teams and stakeholders.
Technology Project Leadership and Management
  • Lead the planning and execution of technology projects related to mergers, acquisitions, and rebranding, including the integration or divestiture of IT systems, platforms, and infrastructure.
  • Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and objectives.
  • Ensure that all project deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and align with the organization’s technology and business strategies.

Technology Integration and Rebranding:
  • Lead the program/project management of initiatives focused on the seamless integration or separation of IT systems during mergers and acquisitions, including the following:
    • the migration of data,
    • reconfiguration of networks,
    • consolidation of platforms,
    • Active Directory and Identity rebranding
    • rebranding of digital assets
    • end user computer rebranding.
  • Lead change management efforts, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed, prepared, and supported throughout the transition process.
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with technology transitions, ensuring business continuity, and minimizing disruptions.
Stakeholder Communication and Collaboration
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related communications, ensuring that stakeholders are kept informed of progress, challenges, and any changes to the project plan.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between IT teams, business units, and external vendors to achieve project objectives.
  • Provide regular updates to senior leadership, including project status reports, risk assessments, and performance metrics.
Continuous Improvement and Best Practices
  • Champion the use of project management best practices, including the use of standardized methodologies, tools, and templates.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability of project management processes.
  • Mentor and develop junior project managers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning within the team.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree (preferably life sciences, IT, data analytics or related discipline).
  • 6-8 years direct experience in project management delivering large-scale, enterprise-level projects and programs with a focus on technology projects related to mergers, acquisitions, and rebranding in a GxP or regulated environment.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects, with an emphasis on delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • 5+ years direct experience planning and deploying applications and/or systems in a biotech, pharmaceutical or medical device industry preferred.
  • Strong understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, and platforms, including experience with systems integration, Active Directory (AD) and Identity rebranding, and end-user computing.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification preferred.
  • Highly proficient with standard project management applications (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet), flow chart applications (e.g., MS Visio, Lucid chart). Smartsheet certification preferred.
Key Competencies:  
  • Leadership: Ability to lead diverse teams and drive project success.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to align projects with organizational goals and long-term strategy.
  • Risk Management: Expertise in identifying and mitigating project risks.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Adaptability: Ability to navigate complex and changing environments.
  • Planning/Organizing: Ability to organize and develop plans for complex programs and projects.
  • Ethics: Treats people with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically

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.