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IT Project Manager (Remote EST time)



We are looking to hire a candidate with the skills sets mentioned and experience for one of our clients within the pharmaceutical Industry. This is a Remote position. The preference is for candidates in EST time zone.


Job summary:


This position will be a project manager for the dSME program/product. There are currently three projects underway for dSME:

- Greenville Line 11, Combi 1/2, and PDS3

- dSME Ridgefield Deployment

- dSME Global Enhancements

Key Responsibilities:


  • The IT Project Manager manages and delivers all aspects of IT projects.
  • This person is responsible for all aspects of assigned projects from project initiation through delivery.
  • Oversee all aspects of assigned projects including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality and risk to ensure successful delivery.
  • Proactively manage assigned projects to ensure milestones are achieved within plan including proactively managing execution progress, managing communications, reporting status, managing resources, managing change, removing roadblocks and resolving conflicts.
  • Create initial project budget and seek funding approval following the company's capital funding process.
  • Manage internal and external suppliers, stakeholders and customer relationships.
  • Participate with management and other PMs in establishing best practices in project management methods and tools.

Qualifications & Experience:


  • A minimum of 5+ years of hands-on project management and/or work in a formal enterprise IT PMO.
  • Strong PM process knowledge.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Agile/Scrum best practices.
  • Experience in delivery of successful Enterprise level IT projects such as ERP, CRM, EDW, eBusiness, Master Data Management (MDM), financial systems and mergers/acquisitions projects.
  • MS Office, expertise with Excel, Visio Demonstrated expertise with various industry PM methodologies including AGILE and Waterfall.
  • Experience serving in the role of a Scrum Master.
  • Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments.
  • Demonstrated skills with project management tools.
  • Manufacturing experience a plus.
  • Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma Experience/Certification, FDA Computer Systems Validation, or M&A/Integration experience is a plus.
  • PMP and SCM certification a plus.
  • Effective ability to lead and train teams through sprint planning, retrospectives, and facilitation of multiple sprints within enterprise environment.
  • Proven ability to lead groups, manage project deliverables, and maintain customer relationships.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation.
  • Strong leadership skills. Excellent analytical and technical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, business, systems analysis or a related field of study, or equivalent experience.


Other Details:


  • Location:Remote (Preference for candidates in EST time zone).
  • Start Date: Tentatively November 1st week, 2025.
  • Contract Duration:1 year (with strong possibility of extension).
  • Position Type:C2C or W-2.
  • Rate:Market rate.
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