Project Manager - Links Technology Solutions : Job Details

Links Technology is currently seeking a motivated and skilled IT Project Manager to join our client's team in Tarrytown, NY. Our client is a leading Pharma/Biotech firm. This is a long-term contract role offering a hybrid work schedule of 4 days onsite and the opportunity to lead and support crucial IT projects and work streams. The ideal candidate will have a proven history of managing complex, large-scale IT projects in a fast-paced environment and will play a key role in improving company product performance and providing a competitive advantage.

Responsibilities of the IT Project Manager:

• Act independently to execute highly complex or specialized IT projects, ensuring they deliver on scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Drive the discovery phase to gather initial requirements and business goals, establishing a validated business case with stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements, providing overall direction to the project team.
• Manage and control changes throughout the project lifecycle, while proactively mitigating risks and resolving issues to keep the project on track.
• Oversee third-party vendor resources to ensure day-to-day execution aligns with project goals and contractual obligations.
• Provide clear and effective project status updates to all stakeholders, anticipating challenges and communicating dependencies, issues, and risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent and collaborative project delivery.
• Lead the customization and integration of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) applications, ensuring tailored solutions meet specific business requirements.
• Train individuals and teams on industry-recognized project management standards and methodologies.
• Complete lessons-learned sessions after each project to drive continuous service improvement.

Qualifications of the IT Project Manager:

• Bachelor's (BA/BS) Degree in a related field such as Computer Science.
• 6-8 years of hands-on experience in IT project management.
• Strong Infrastructure project management experience
• Scrum Master experience
• Pharma manufacturing experience
• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Experience with agile and/or waterfall-based delivery approaches.
• Proficiency in project management tools like Microsoft Project and experience with Jira and Atlassian tools.
• A demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality, successful, and on-budget projects.

Benefits of the IT Project Manager:

• MUST be able to work onsite 4 days per week in Tarrytown, NY
• 10 Days PTO
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Matching 401k
• Pay Range: $95/hr - $110/hr