Project Manager

• Lead all aspects of complex IT projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management, in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders, including roadmaps, status reports, and presentations.
• Interface with business users and stakeholders to gather and document business and functional requirements for systems and solutions.
• Facilitate meetings with core solution teams, vendors, and third-party stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Function as a liaison between technical teams and business units to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
• Execute System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) documentation for computer system implementation projects.
• Develop user and functional requirements, technical and functional business process flows, use cases, test cases, test scripts and assist with training the end user.
• Perform functionality, usability, and testing during required project phases to ensure quality and compliance.
• Manage vendor relationships and lead teams that may include multiple contractors from different companies.
• Ensure vendor deliverables meet project requirements and timelines.
• Collaborate with the support team to transition projects into operational support at the close of each project.
• Provide post-implementation support, documentation and ensure smooth handoff to IT support maintenance teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 8 years of experience developing, supporting, or implementing IT solutions.
• 3 years of experience leading complex IT projects, preferably in manufacturing or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of project management techniques and methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Proficiency in SDLC phases, including planning, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems and processes is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage vendor relationships effectively.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is highly desirable.
• Experience in regulated environments and manufacturing projects is a plus.