Vaco

Unable to partner with 3rd party vendors (Corp-to-Corp/C2C) for this opportunity. We are unable to sponsor at this time. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Overview:

We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to join our biotech client’s dynamic team. This role is critical for planning and executing a wide array of projects, focusing on innovative solutions in IT development and operations. The successful candidate will be adept at managing complex programs, fostering strong business relationships, and leveraging business services to organically grow client relationships. This position requires a strategic leader with a proven ability to navigate high-stakes environments and drive project success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of project and program engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, budgeting, and change management.
• Partner with key stakeholders to define project goals, objectives, requirements, and success metrics.
• Develop comprehensive project documentation including business cases, charters, plans, and contingency strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the lifecycle of complex projects, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing detailed updates and expert advice to stakeholders at all levels.
• Conduct risk assessments, and develop and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Drive issue resolution and risk management processes, maintaining rigorous focus on meeting schedule, quality, and contractual obligations.
• Foster an environment of creativity and innovation, encouraging team collaboration and problem-solving.
• Maintain rigorous adherence to budgeting guidelines and financial forecasting, ensuring transparency and fiscal responsibility.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline.
• At least 7 years of project management experience, with a minimum of 5 years in IT development and operations.
• At least 4 years of agile project management experience.
• Strong proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, ServiceNow PPM).
• Expertise in Microsoft Office 365, MS Visio, and dashboarding platforms such as Tableau or MS PowerBI.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects in corporate real estate construction or similar sectors.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Business Analyst and/or ITIL certifications.

Work Environment:

Join a culture driven by innovation and excellence within the biotechnology sector. Our client values a "white glove" approach, emphasizing strong business relationships, stakeholder intelligence, and a nurturing environment to stimulate creativity and solution-finding. This role offers the opportunity to influence significant changes and advancements in biotech services, contributing to the sector’s evolution.

Unable to partner with 3rd party vendors (Corp-to-Corp/C2C) for this opportunity. We are unable to sponsor at this time. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.