Technology Project Manager - Agile/Scrum Methodologies

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership : Lead technology projects from initiation to closure, including planning, execution, and delivery. This involves defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and timelines.
• Stakeholder Management : Act as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders, including cross-functional teams (R&D, Manufacturing, etc.), ensuring effective communication and alignment of expectations.
• Vendor & Resource Management : Manage third-party vendors and coordinate resources to ensure project goals are met. This includes overseeing software implementation, system integration, and infrastructure deployments.
• Compliance & Governance : Ensure all projects adhere to strict industry regulations and compliance standards, such as GxP, CFR Part 11, HIPAA, and GDPR.
• Risk & Change Management : Proactively identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and manage change effectively to minimize disruption. Facilitate change management and training to promote user adoption.
• Reporting : Prepare and present detailed project plans, status reports, and risk logs to senior leadership and project sponsors.
  

Education

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or a Life Sciences discipline.
• PMP, Prince2, or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification is a significant advantage.
  

Required Skills

• Project Management Expertise : 10-12 years of total experience in IT/Technology Project Management, with at least 5 years specifically in the Pharma/Life Sciences domain.
• Domain Knowledge : Proven experience managing projects involving digital health, laboratory systems (LIMS, ELN), clinical trial systems (CTMS), and manufacturing systems.
• Regulatory Knowledge : Strong understanding of regulatory environments and compliance standards such as FDA, GxP, and CSV.
• Methodology : Hands-on experience with Agile, Scrum, or Hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Leadership & Communication : Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  

Good To Have

• Exposure to data platforms, analytics, and AI/ML initiatives in the life sciences.
• Experience with cloud migrations and enterprise platforms (e.g., SAP, Veeva, Oracle Health Sciences).
• Experience in managing global project rollouts.
• An understanding of the pharmaceutical manufacturing process, quality control, or the clinical development lifecycle.