Senior IT Project Manager - Kinaxis /GxP Validation

POSITION OVERVIEW :

Our Project Management practice group is currently seeking a Sr IT Project Manager who has strong experience with complex integration systems (Kinaxis) to support one of our global Healthcare devices/Life Science clients.

In this role, the Sr IT Project Manager will be responsible for the replacement of current scheduling tool, with cloud based scheduling tool.

A successful candidate would leverage effective project management practices, working collaboratively with various divisions and cross functional teams globally while delivering cost-effective implementation exceeding stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Independently Lead the detailed planning and management of the project from inception to project completion
Ability to understand Validation, Integration of Healthcare/Pharma systems/Legacy systems Implementation of Kinaxis, a modern and stable production scheduling tool and replacing current solution.

Experience with working in validated systems and nuances of computer system validation Experience managing large project involving multiple IT teams and systems GxP validation process

Stakeholder communication and presentation experience

Manage scope, budget, and schedule for project success.
Create, maintain, and share all project related documents like charter, plan, risk register, issue list, presentations etc.

Establish and maintain the project information in PPM tool

Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis

Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members

Use and continually develop leadership skills

Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency

Establish cadence and project status communications with stakeholders Manage the Change Control process for assigned projects Ensure project milestones and targets are met by actively managing project on a day to day basis through appropriate resource, issue, and risk management Successfully deliver assigned projects to targets (on time, on budget, and in scope)

Lead cross-functional team meetings and ensure capture of discussion points and action items

Support to translate client requirements to system / functional requirements to facilitate requirement reviews and subsequent design; this will involve both oversight and hands-on requirement development, depending on project scope Lead and participate in testing of system requirements, as needed Work with business managers to propose and justify new technology-based business improvements

Basic Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of experience as IT project manager managing Software Development full life cycle development and integration projects 5+ years work experience in healthcare (e.g. Biotech, Pharma, Medical Equipment, etc.)
Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or relevant field Kinaxis implementation experience Data Integrations with SaaS Certified in Agile/Scrum framework

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Experience implementing Healthcare/Pharma system application Integrations, Legacy systems, Data flow, upgrades, architecture Kinaxis scheduling tool implementation experience Strong project management skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements Life Science Pharma – GxP, Validation process Demonstrates self-discipline and motivation in all aspects of job performance Strong organizational Skills Project Management experience – with vendor management/ risk/ Issue/Performance Management Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
Understanding of business processes related to pharmaceutical manufacturing Able to complete assignment with minimal direction Self starter, Independent mindset to drive from initiation to completion work with Sr Leadership/global stakeholders
Must be able to work in a high-pressure team environment, handle multiple tasks and react quickly to networking problems and issues Familiarity of Microsoft Project a plus Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts Strong client support orientation Agile/Scrum project experience

Education: Bachelors Degree

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