Trade Compliance Project Manager (Indianapolis)

AllSTEM Connections is actively recruiting on behalf of one of our valued clients—a leading organization known for innovation and excellence in the digital product space. We are excited to share this opportunity with professionals who are passionate about design systems, user experience, and collaborative product development. If the role aligns with your background and career goals, we encourage you to apply and take the next step toward joining a dynamic and forward-thinking team.

Position Title – Trade Compliance Project Manager

Hourly Pay Rate (w2 Role) - USD 64.52 /hr - USD 75.90 /hr

Contract End Date - 4/18/2028

Hybrid Schedule

Location - Indianapolis, IN 46225 United States

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the implementation of export control and technology transfer compliance programs across recently integrated business units. This individual will be responsible for driving project execution, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines, mitigating risks, and ensuring all compliance-related controls are implemented, documented, and ready for operational handoff.

Subject matter experts will provide the regulatory and technical guidance; the Project Manager's primary focus is ensuring project milestones are met, removing roadblocks, maintaining visibility for stakeholders, and keeping implementation activities on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan covering multiple compliance initiatives.
• Establish milestones, project dependencies, ownership assignments, and implementation timelines.
• Coordinate activities across multiple business units and stakeholders.

Project Monitoring & Risk Management

• Track project progress and deliverables.
• Identify project risks, delays, and obstacles proactively.
• Drive issue resolution and escalate concerns when appropriate.

Reporting & Metrics

• Create and maintain project dashboards and status reporting tools.
• Prepare weekly and monthly executive project updates.
• Monitor performance metrics and implementation progress.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Facilitate meetings across compliance, technical, and business stakeholders.
• Coordinate training initiatives and implementation activities.
• Drive collaboration among multiple departments.

Documentation & Process Development

• Develop and maintain SOPs, procedures, job aids, and implementation documentation.
• Document project decisions, approvals, and compliance control implementation records.
• Ensure complete project documentation for operational transition.

Technology & AI Utilization

• Leverage AI tools to improve productivity in reporting, documentation, analysis, and project management activities.
• Ensure work products comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.

MUST-HAVES

✅ Bachelor's Degree

✅ Proven Project Management experience leading complex cross-functional projects

✅ Experience managing initiatives across multiple business units and stakeholders

✅ Proficiency with Microsoft Project or similar project management tools

✅ Experience creating and maintaining project plans, dashboards, and status reports

✅ Strong documentation skills including SOPs, procedures, and job aids

✅ Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills

✅ Ability to identify project risks, manage dependencies, and resolve roadblocks

✅ Experience facilitating cross-functional meetings and stakeholder communication

✅ Experience utilizing AI tools to improve reporting, documentation, analysis, or project execution

✅ Ability to influence teams without direct authority

NICE-TO-HAVES

• PMP Certification
• Pharmaceutical / Biotech / Life Sciences experience
• Trade Compliance or Export Controls exposure
• Technology Transfer program experience
• Regulatory Compliance project experience
• Dashboard and KPI reporting development