IT Project Manager - PLM

Remote / Paddington

My client, a specialised technology company, is looking to recruit a PLM – IT Project Manager to join them on an initial 6-month contract, working with their team based in London Paddington. The PLM – IT Project Manager will focus on the implementation of small, medium, and large projects including key digital systems.

Key Responsibilities for the PLM – IT Project Manager:

1. Lead end-to-end project lifecycle for software projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
2. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising resources and efforts effectively.
3. Define project objectives, milestones, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
4. Ensure authorised projects have the appropriate resources and funding assigned to them.
5. Stakeholder Engagement:
6. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Global Marketing & Sales, regulatory, IT, and external vendors.
7. Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and business units to ensure requirements are accurately captured and delivered.
8. System Implementation:
9. Oversee the implementation of software, ensuring integration with existing platforms and compliance with data security standards.
10. Manage the development and enhancement of company websites, ensuring they meet accessibility, usability, and branding standards.
11. Ensure release procedures and appropriate governance are adhered to.
12. Compliance and Data Privacy:
13. Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry standards throughout the program lifecycle. Oversee the deployment of customer consent management systems to ensure data privacy compliance.
14. Risk and Issue Management:
15. Identify potential risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
16. Resolve project issues in a timely and effective manner to minimize disruption to business operations.
17. Mentor and guide project teams, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
18. Evaluate performance metrics and implement continuous improvement practices for programme delivery.

Key skills and experience for the PLM – IT Project Manager:

1. Experienced PLM IT PM i.e. Siemens Teamcenter, Polarion, SAP PLM etc.
2. R&D/MedTech/Pharma IT PM experience.
3. Effective communication skills – verbal, written communication to matrixed teams and groups including senior leaders in R&D, Quality IT, driving steering committees and programme forums.
4. Prior experience in managing large and complex programmes including budgeting and financial management.
5. Prior experience managing third parties including vendor SaaS/COTS applications, service providers, and support partners.
6. Understanding of product development and R&D, quality, manufacturing workflows including CAD, engineering change requests (ECR), DHF’s, DMR’s, BOM’s, CAPA.
7. Core IT expertise in infrastructure, networking, solution design and architecture including understanding system integrations and migrations project delivery experience.

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