Head of Project Management (Remote)

Project Manager
Type: Contract
Category: Program/Project Management
Industry: Life Sciences
Workplace Type: Remote
Remote
Our client seeks a Project Manager to lead technology and data initiatives in a wagile environment. The role will drive data modernization, architecture-led projects, integrations, and technical debt reduction while coordinating across data architecture, platform engineering, and application teams. The PM will manage plans, RAID, financials, and reporting with a focus on clear communication and disciplined delivery. Work will occur remotely with Eastern Time Zone collaboration.
For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Lead end-to-end delivery for data, architecture, and platform modernization initiatives.
Manage project plans, schedules, RAID logs, resource allocation, and reporting using Clarity PPM, Jira, Microsoft Project, and Smartsheet.
Own project financials including budgeting, forecasting, burn-rate tracking, variance analysis, and monthly financial reporting.
Coordinate with data architects, platform engineers, and application teams to align scope, dependencies, and technical design.
Support delivery of data modernization workstreams such as legacy platform migrations, technical debt elimination, and integration of new data technologies.
Facilitate wagile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and iterative reviews while maintaining structured planning as needed.
Identify risks, issues, and cross-team dependencies early and drive mitigation and escalation.
Prepare executive-level updates and communicate progress with clarity.
Partner with vendors, internal teams, and PMO leadership to maintain consistent delivery standards.
Ensure compliance with PMO governance, portfolio reporting, and financial controls.
5+ years of project management experience in technology, data, or enterprise systems.

• Demonstrated financial management experience including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and variance analysis.
• Hands-on experience with Clarity PPM, Jira, Microsoft Project, and Smartsheet.
• Proven delivery in a wagile environment balancing waterfall structure with agile iteration.
• Experience supporting data platforms, data architecture, and data design.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and executive reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-moving environment.
• Familiarity with Databricks, Informatica, Astronomer, or similar tools (preferred).
• Experience with enterprise architecture or platform engineering groups (preferred).
• Background in M&A integration, technical debt remediation, or legacy system retirement (preferred).
• Experience in environments transitioning from waterfall to agile (preferred).
• PMP, CSM, SAFe, or similar certifications (preferred).

PMP, CSM, or SAFe certification (preferred).

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The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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