Project Manager

Project Manager (Health Care)North Chicago, IL - HybridDuration: 3 months (potential to be extended based on need)Position: Project manager – bioinformatics data strategyWe are seeking an experienced Project manager for a three month contract engagement (40 hours per week) to support our bioinformatics team. This role focuses on the tactical execution of data strategy initiatives, including the integration of technologies that enable advanced analytics and AI/ML.Reporting: This role provides tactical support to the strategic program manager for bioinformatics and to the head of bioinformatics.Key responsibilities:Working group coordination: Organize and launch working groups for specific focus areas, including Code Ocean implementation, metadata management, and data storage.Project documentation: Draft and maintain detailed timelines, objectives, and deliverables based on functional and technical input from the working groups.Risk and dependency management: Develop and monitor risk registries and identify critical dependencies across various workstreams to ensure milestones are met.Meeting facilitation: Schedule and facilitate working group activities, ensuring progress is tracked and action items are clearly documented and followed.Communication systems: Implement and manage effective communication structures across all working groups to maintain alignment and provide timely status updates to the strategic lead.Qualifications and requirements:Life sciences experience: Demonstrated experience managing projects within life sciences data management, bioinformatics, or data strategy environments.Communication skills: Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and management.Technical literacy: Ability to understand and utilize bioinformatics and data management vocabulary to translate requirements into actionable plans.Tools: Proficiency in Smartsheet and Confluence is highly preferred.Platform familiarity: Previous experience with platform integration (familiarity with Code Ocean or similar platforms is a significant plus).3 - 5 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE