Project Manager, Delivery Lead

Suvoda is a global clinical trial technology company shaping digital experiences that enable clinical trial sponsor and site professionals to take full command over the inherent logistical complexity behind mission-critical and time-sensitive patient interactions in life-sustaining studies for therapeutic areas such as oncology, central nervous system, and rare disease.

Supporting clinical trials means supporting unique studies that are inherently complex, high-stakes, and dynamic. It is imperative that Suvoda staff working with clients, end-users, or the systems that client and end-users interact with understand the clinical trial industry, regulations, Suvoda’s software products and processes, and especially the specificities of the unique trial in question before taking any actions they may alter the data of the system in question.

Project Manager, Delivery Lead Responsibilities:

• Lead a cross-functional project team responsible for the delivery of Interactive Response Technology (IRT) for randomization and drug supply management
• Manage client expectations regarding project timelines, delivery, scope, and internal and external responsibilities
• Lead the client Kick-Off Meeting covering project timelines, delivery, and scope including communication of internal and external expectations
• Supports the specification review meetings internally and externally
• Manage schedule and scope for all projects; track all tasks required to deliver systems on-time for client user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Facilitate internal and external meetings for all assigned projects
• Set meeting agenda, share meeting minutes, and drive completion of action items internally and externally
• Proactively assess project risks and escalate issues via established internal and external communication pathways
• Drives study resourcing with support and input from project team members
• Ensure client satisfaction throughout the project build and maintenance phase, working with customer care, Suvoda management, and business development as needed
• Identify and assist with the implementation of process improvements for the services department
• Assist the product team with the design and development of new features by providing feedback based on client requests and project experience
• Assist the Product team and Services Solutions with the design and development of new features and initiatives by providing feedback based on client requests and project experience
• Delegate and oversee tasks to associate project managers
• Travel to client sites to attend meetings and conduct user training sessions
• Perform other related duties as required

Additional Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Lead team in effort to achieve scorecard targets related to capacity, compliance efficiency, quality and engagement
• Primary point of contact for the client from contract award through system de-activation and archival, leading status meetings, tracking all open issues or questions, and providing status updates as required
• Own responsibilities for project timelines, quality, team utilization and on-time delivery; delegate and manage tasks and responsibilities across the team
• Manage schedule and scope for all projects; track all tasks required to deliver systems on-time for client user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Drive overall team resourcing efforts with support and input from project team members
• Support the training and development of new team members
• Travel to client sites to attend meetings and conduct user training sessions

Team Management:

• Direct management and supervision responsibilities for team members including delegating, directing, and monitoring progress on assigned work
• Collaborating with Services Managers on performance management and development for their team members
• Providing input on priorities, giving formal feedback and participating for Performance Check-Ins in partnership with the League Lead and Services Manager (Coach)
• Identifying and assigning learning opportunities to the appropriate team members, with input and collaboration from the Services Manager
• Collaboratively working with team members to address challenges, solve problems and remove obstacles as needed
• Build and maintain a strong sense of belonging and connection within the team
• Proactively monitor performance of team members, soliciting and providing meaningful feedback
• Meet regularly with team members to check-in on priorities and support needs

Operational Management:

• Collaborate with League Leadership in ongoing assignment of studies
• Participate in hiring process and decisions for the Services Delivery department
• Participate in and manage roll-out of process improvements and corporate updates in Services within their League
• Serve as an expert and internal escalation point of contact for team members in Services in and outside of team
• Partner with Solutions, Talent & Culture, and Learning & Development to ensure training and best practices are delivered across the team
• Provide support related to Issue Management as required
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management and organizational skill
• Analytical thinking ability
• Creative problem-solving ability
• Attention to detail
• Consultative skills

Experience:

• At least two years of experience in IRT or related field preferred

#LI-BK1

We are aware that an individual(s) are fraudulently representing themselves as Suvoda recruiters and/or hiring managers. Suvoda will never request personal information such as your bank account number, credit card number, drivers license or social security number — or request payment from you — during the job application or interview process. Any emails from the Suvoda recruiting team will come from a @suvoda.com email address. You can learn more about these types of fraud by referring to this FTC consumer alert.

As set forth in Suvoda’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.