6475 - IT Project Manager / Project Manager

About the role

Verista’s 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, managing, tracking, and reporting of all project activities, supporting Research and Preclinical projects—including new implementations and enhancements to existing systems/applications. The position sits within the PMO and will support key project management processes and reporting requirements.

Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of significant investment in our people and capabilities. Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects in accordance with the project timeline and budget.
• Manage project scope, goals, and deliverables that support project objectives in collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Oversee and drive all project team management and controls in accordance with the client’s PMO methodology (e.g., project planning, scope, issue and risk management, decisions tracking, meeting coordination, and minutes).
• Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies; identify potential problems and implement solutions to mitigate them.
• Monitor projects and utilize the client’s IT SDLC project processes and artifacts to report on project progress and provide written project status for project reviews.
• Develop, manage, and report on project financials, as required by the client.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors.
• Ensure all project documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Support IT security/infrastructure review process for new IT systems, as applicable.

Requirements

• Experience managing successful IT projects, including project dashboard/status updates, stakeholder management, vendor management, timeline management, and tracking of key risks, issues, activities, and deliverables.
• 4+ years working in a regulated pharmaceutical organization, CRO, or FSP; must have experience supporting projects in the Research and/or Preclinical domain (e.g., ELN, LIMS, Imagine, Digital Pathology, Instrument Data Capture).
• 8+ years as a project manager and business analyst.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of a matrix organization.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment—willing to pitch in to achieve goals and maintain relationships with business leads, stakeholders, business users, technical team, validation, quality, and vendor resources.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and meet priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with timeline management and resource/capacity management.

This position is hybrid—3 days onsite per week in Cambridge, MA.

Pay

For US geography, the salary range for this position is $80,465 USD - $136,225 USD. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice.

Benefits

• High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture.
• Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs.
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurances.
• FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits.
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness, and Legal Insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit).
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays.
• As Needed Sick Time.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Team Social Activities (We have fun!).
• Employee Recognition.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement.

Company Culture & Values

• We empower and support our colleagues.
• We commit to client success at every turn.
• We have the courage to do the right thing.
• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise.