Head of Project Management

Founded in 1998 and managed by a visionary who has a very strong technical background, IndSoft is one of the fastest growing consulting services companies and is headquartered in Chicago. We have international delivery centers in the USA and India. Our motto "We put the IT in your PROF-IT" is more than just a tagline; it inspires the true spirit of IndSoft - delivering business value and creating a sustainable competitive advantage.

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager II

Location: Waltham, MA

Duration: 6+ Months

Job Duties:

Responsible for planning and managing a project to successful completion, within the established deadline and within the budget

Possess excellent management skills to coordinate with the entire team, the clients and stakeholders

Ability to work in a global environment – potential for off-hour meetings as needed

Strong negotiation skills

Facilitate team meetings effectively

Create and execute project schedules and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirement

Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope

Clear understanding of IS methodologies and effectively apply Sanofi methodology and enforce project standards

Prepare for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures

Minimize exposure and risk on project

Ensure project documents are complete, reviewed, approved and stored appropriately using Sanofi standard tools

Hold regular status meetings with project team

Keep project team well informed of changes within the project

Effectively communicate relevant project information to project stakeholders

Deliver engaging, informative, well-organized presentations

Resolve and/or elevate issues in a timely fashion

Manage project budgets

Track and report team hours and expenses

Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, and monitor receivables for project

Follow up with vendors, when necessary, regarding invoices and payments

Analyze project bill rates and resource utilization

Potential international travel (to the EU) possible

Required Skills:

Understanding and prior experience with managing cross-functional and cross regional/country projects in IT Pharma Research setting

Possess good understanding of application programming, database and system design

Superior communication skills

Significant business analysis skills and ability to translate business requirements to IS deliverables

Proficient writing capabilities

Ability to adopt Sanofi project methodology standards and document deliverables

Demonstrable competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Adobe & Visio

Technical background a plus

Displays a positive attitude and works as a team player

Demonstrates flexibility in day-to-day work

Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change

Manages change effectively

Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully

Mitigate team conflict and communication problems

Education:

BS Degree in related field and/or PMP certification.

Minimum 10 years of Project Management experience.

Additional Information

Required Skills: at least 1 years of Pharma Experience

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