Senior IT Project Manager
Durham, NC

Seeking an IT Project Manager (PM) that has experience managing ERP & HCM projects. This person will work primarily on Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement and Supply Chain projects. Reporting to the G&A IT Business Partner, this role will coordinate the efforts of a team of stakeholders across all levels of the company, as well as external partners. The IT PM will manage a variety of initiatives including implementing new systems, expansion of existing applications, continuous improvements, assessments and ensuring transition to Steady State/Run organization. The ability to collaborate with staff at all levels while remaining professional, proactive, organized, resourceful, and efficient, is critical to this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project Management of Oracle Cloud Financials, Procurement and Supply Chain, UKG HCM and other SaaS (Software as a Service) projects.
• Manages multiple projects involving internal staff and external partners.
• Follows the methodologies and standards for IT project management and implementation.
• Develops and maintains project artifacts (project charter, integrated project plan, communication plan, resource plan, RAID log, etc).
• Ensures deliverables of the project life cycle are adhered to (Scope, timeline, cost and quality).
• Consistently briefs stakeholders on project status via regularly scheduled meetings or Steering Committee when necessary.
• Publishes project status reports and meeting minutes.
• Performs related duties as assigned or requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years experience in Information Technology
• 5+ years of Project Management of Oracle Cloud or Oracle EBS and HCM projects
• Experience supporting Finance and HR required; strong preference given to those who have also supported Legal, and Procurement projects
• Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences experience required
• Knowledge of current IT project and services processes and methodologies
• Proficient in the use of technologies especially the MS Office Suite (i.e.: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Visio)
• Proficient in the use of PPM (Project Portfolio Mgmt.) software and/or able to learn new software quickly
• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, as well as part of a high-functioning team
• Analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent organizational capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective time management
• Experience working in Biotech or Pharmaceutical organizations
• PMP Certification would be considered a strong plus

Please note: This position is not open to 3rd party c2c agencies. No visa sponsorship provided. All applicants must have permanent US work authorization and not require sponsorship now or in the future.