IT Project Manager

South San Francisco, CA – Hybrid

$40-$60/hour

The IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing IT projects that support scientific and operational needs. This includes managing timelines, budgets, and resources, while collaborating with cross-functional teams across research, regulatory, and business departments to drive project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple IT infrastructure and software projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with company goals and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with scientific, regulatory, and business teams to define project scopes, goals, and deliverables that support key business objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, resource allocations, and communication frameworks; ensure regular project documentation and reporting.
• Manage vendor relationships and subcontractors, overseeing deliverables and contract fulfillment.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; propose and implement contingency strategies when needed.
• Monitor budgets and resource utilization to ensure on-time, on-budget project completion.
• Maintain compliance with relevant biopharma regulations (e.g., ICH, GLP, GCP) and company SOPs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for IT project communications to stakeholders and senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field; advanced degree preferred for some roles.
• 3+ years of IT project management experience, preferably in biotech or life sciences environments.
• Proven knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, PMP certification a plus).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Experience working in regulated biotech or pharmaceutical environments (FDA, GxP compliance) is highly desirable.

Key Competencies

• Cross-functional leadership
• Resource and budget management
• Technology and vendor management
• Regulatory knowledge

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills