EDMS Project Manager in Somerset

This primary objective of this position is to lead team members and facilitate the delivery of all phases of the global EDMS project, including but not limited to, blueprinting, unit testing, system confirmation / lock, formal validation, test execution, configuration migration management, defect management, resource management, change management, data migration, integrations, training, procedural control (SOPs, Policies, Standards), PMO updates, and act as the executive steering committee moderator. Additional responsibilities include the development and maintenance of the project management timeline (project plan) and working with the internal teams of IT, Quality, CSV as well as external contracted teams to ensure proper engagement and responsiveness.

The Location: Remote, USA- EST preferred

The Reporting Relationship: Global Quality Systems Leader

Key Competencies:

• Speaks clearly and fluently; expresses opinions, information and key points clearly; makes presentations and undertakes public speaking with skill and confidence; responds quickly to the needs of an audience and to their reactions and feedback; projects credibility.
• Ability to partner with stakeholders and influence and manage competing priorities / expectations.
• Strong decision-making ability after considering risks. Understands the need to escalate for additional support and feedback; takes responsibility for actions, projects and people; takes initiative, acts with confidence and works under own direction; initiates and generates activity.
• Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of others; adapts to the team and builds team spirit; recognizes and rewards the contribution of others; listens, consults others and communicates proactively; supports and cares for others; develops and openly communicates self-insight.
• Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction; sets high standards for quality; monitors and maintains quality and productivity; consistently achieves project goals.
• Strong results orientation. Accomplishes challenging goals by leveraging system, data, and process knowledge and experience. Takes calculated risks to achieve desired results.
• Monitor and communicate progress while ensuring timely and effective communication of the status in terms of cost, forecast, schedule, assessment of risks/issues.
• Anticipate program/project risks and issues and ensure that appropriate mitigation planning is in place to avoid compromising delivery.
• Ensure effective usage of all applicable procedures and processes to retain control on scope, schedule and cost.
• Facilitate Program Steering Committee with senior business and IT leaders and ensure all stakeholders’ roles and responsibilities are clear.
• Demonstrate our company's culture and values.
• Follow our company and IT specific administrative and operational policies and procedures.
• Comply with Health, Safety & Environmental responsibilities for the position.

Requirements:

• Track record of successful IT project delivery. Ability to manage multiple project phases, multiple project teams, in parallel.
• Experience with enterprise systems implementations, having implemented Quality Systems and/or OpenText D2-LSQM specifically would be favorable.
• Experienced in GxP environments preferred - Sound understanding of both configuration and defect management.
• Service oriented attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented working style.
• Superior organization, multi‐tasking and problem‐solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience with traditional project management methodologies as well as iterative development methodologies.
• Familiarity and experience with Project Portfolio Management tools.
• 4-year college/university degree or relevant experience.
• PMP or Scrum Master Preferred.
• Pharmaceutical or Life Science experience preferred.
• Travel 10-15%.