IT Project Manager (PLM/ERP/Manufacturing Systems) - Remote, US

<p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">IT Project Manager (PLM / ERP / Manufacturing Systems) - Remote, US. </span></span><br><br>We are currently looking for an experienced Project Manager to support initiatives across key areas of a Life Sciences/Biopharma organization.<br><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Job Summary :</span><br></span></p> <p><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">We are seeking an experienced<span style="font-weight: bold"> IT Project Manager to lead the OCPLM</span> track within a large-scale enterprise <span style="font-weight: bold">transformation initiative supporting manufacturing and quality operations</span>. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end project delivery across multiple enterprise applications, coordinating cross-functional teams, overseeing system integrations and data migration activities, and ensuring successful execution of project objectives.<br><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing complex <span style="font-weight: bold">IT programs involving PLM, ERP, manufacturing systems, and enterprise integrations</span> within regulated or manufacturing environments.<br><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Key Responsibilities:</span><br><br></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Lead end-to-end project management activities including scope, schedule, budget, resource planning, risk management, and delivery execution.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Coordinate activities across IT teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and implementation partners.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Drive project governance, status reporting, risk mitigation, and executive-level communications, including steering committee presentations.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Manage enterprise application implementation activities and ensure alignment across multiple workstreams.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Oversee system integration efforts involving PLM, ERP, CAD, labeling, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing systems.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Lead data migration planning and execution, including data mapping, cleansing, validation, and cutover activities.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Facilitate functional and technical workshops, fit-gap analysis, and solution validation sessions.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Partner with business stakeholders to support change management, training coordination, and user adoption efforts.<br><br></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Required Qualifications:<br><br></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">8+ years of IT Project Management or Program Management experience.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise <span style="font-weight: bold">software implementations and digital transformation initiatives.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Strong experience managing projects involving <span style="font-weight: bold">PLM, ERP, and enterprise system integrations.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Experience overseeing data migration activities, including master data, product data, BOMs, documents, and related business data.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders in complex environments.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Strong understanding of project governance, PMO processes, risk management, and delivery methodologies.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid project environments.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Excellent communication, presentation, and executive reporting skills.<br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platforms such as Windchill, Teamcenter, Arena PLM, Agile PLM, or similar solutions.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, product development, and quality processes.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Experience supporting regulated industries such as Medical Devices, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or Industrial Manufacturing.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Familiarity with CAD, labeling, regulatory, and quality management systems.<br><br></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Other Job Details:</span></p> <p><br></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: bold"><em>Job Type:<span> </span></em></span>C2C or W2.</li> <li><span style="font-weight: bold"><em>Duration:</em></span><span> </span>6 – 12 months with high possibility of extension.</li> <li><span style="font-weight: bold"><em>Location:<span> </span></em></span>Remote </li> <li><span style="font-weight: bold"><em>Interviews:</em></span><em><span> </span></em>Video interviews.</li> <li><span style="font-weight: bold"><em>Docs required:</em></span><em><span> </span></em>ID proof will be required.</li> </ul>

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