IT Project Manager - Life Sciences

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Life Sciences IT Project Manager

Location: Remote
Job Type: Long-Term Contract

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to support a global Life Sciences organization undergoing significant transformation initiatives. This role will partner closely with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership to drive the successful delivery of strategic technology programs. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in project management within highly regulated environments and is comfortable navigating ambiguity, leading large-scale transitions, and driving alignment across diverse teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT initiatives within a Life Sciences environment.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, status reviews, and stakeholder meetings.
• Manage workstreams and track project activities using Azure DevOps (ADO), ensuring development teams remain aligned, productive, and unblocked.
• Partner closely with developers, business analysts, and cross-functional stakeholders to monitor progress, assign priorities, and maintain accurate project status documentation.
• Develop and deliver executive-level communications, including project updates, presentations, and PowerPoint decks for senior leadership audiences.
• Identify, manage, and communicate project risks, issues, dependencies, and escalations, while driving timely resolution.
• Lead integrated planning efforts across multiple teams and initiatives, ensuring coordination and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced project managers as needed, helping establish project management best practices.
• Drive organizational change and support major platform transitions, including defining and executing transition plans in evolving environments.
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities, organizational changes, and evolving leadership expectations while maintaining project momentum.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager leading enterprise technology initiatives.
• Experience within the Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or other regulated industries strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead projects utilizing Agile methodologies and collaborate effectively with technical delivery teams.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar Agile project management tools such as Jira.
• Strong meeting facilitation, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for both technical teams and executive leadership.
• Demonstrated experience creating and presenting executive-level PowerPoint presentations and status reports.
• Track record of successfully managing risks, escalations, and complex dependencies across multiple workstreams.
• Experience leading significant organizational, platform, or operational transitions in environments where requirements may not be fully defined.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or other relevant project management certifications.
• Experience supporting large-scale technology transformations within global organizations.
• Familiarity with change management principles and transition planning.