IT Project Manager Job in Audubon 19403, Pennsylvania US
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Position : IT Project Manager
Location : Audubon, King of Prussia, PA
Duration : Long Term
This IT Project Manager will lead project teams to deliver multiple, simultaneous projects that span across several business or technology areas. The candidate will be expected to effectively manage resources, schedule and quality of deliverables through the full project life cycle (discovery, analysis, design, construction, test and implementation.) The IT Project Manager will also be expected to contribute to the development of a project management methodology.
Primary Responsibilities
· Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
· Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
· Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
· Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
· Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
· Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
· Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
· Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle.
· Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
· Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
· Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
· Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
· Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
· Track project milestones and deliverables.
· Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
· Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas and mitigate risks.
· Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
· Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
· Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
· Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, or equivalent required.
· Five years of previous experience working with technical applications and/or information systems, or equivalent, including three years experience in managing information technology projects, or equivalent, required.
· Knowledge of project management processes, systems development methods, organizational change management concepts and business process improvement methods required.
· In depth knowledge of project planning techniques and automated project planning tools required including MS Project.
· Prior experience in a Clinical Research Organization (CRO), Biotechnical and/or Pharmaceutical industry preferred
· Understanding information technology terminology as well as medical/clinical trial terminology preferred.
Additional skill set:
· Ability to work in group setting and independently; ability to adjust to changing priorities
· Excellent attention and orientation toward meticulous work
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
· Ability to project and maintain a professional and positive attitude