IT Quality Project Manager III

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

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Job Description:
Client’s Program is seeking an IT Project Quality Managers experienced in the area of IT Process/Service Management Implementation/Optimization for supporting corresponding projects in scope of the programs Transition Stabilization phase.

• Key focus on PQM role in Client’s Transition Stabilization project work stream.
• Interact with various relevant stakeholders on all levels (internal, external / vendor, Group / Divisional, Steering Committee Members)
• Take a leading role in connecting within Group / Divisional , global sourcing (RFP / contract) and PMO level
• Consult on applying the client’s IT project management methodology (ICE) for projects assigned / work streams and govern adherence to it
• Ability to give the client’s project / work stream teams directions on related topics during execution
• Ensure the operation of the projects / work streams is in accordance with corporate and regulatory standards including as defined in the client’s Control Framework (e.g. GxP, SOX, IT Security, DR / IT BCM)
• Responsible for project managing the client’s projects / work streams, maintaining control of progress and budget and achieving its objectives (quality, timeliness, cost)
• Leading project toll gates to get approval for progressing through the project lifecycle, reporting project status and raising issues to the Steering Committee when help is needed
• Support with the development and help driving activities around the RFP process, e.g. creation, negotiation internally and with vendors
• The assessment, facilitation and verification of quality standards within the project in accordance with the requirements of client’s corporately and any external legislative or regulatory requirements
• Encompass the assessment, facilitation and verification of quality standards achieved within IT activities in the project in accordance with the requirements of the client’s corporately and any external legislative or regulatory requirements
• Ensures that the quality of processes and deliverables of the projects continuously meet the specified corporate and regulatory requirements
  
  Required Skills:

• At least 5 years experience in a similar role
• Several years experience in strategic/operational IT Integration/Transition/Transformation initiatives
• Several years of pharmaceutical corporation experience together with a good understanding of processes/methodologies/organization etc. desired
• Team player in a challenging corporate IT environment
• Ability to work in an international as well as multicultural environment
• Very good written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility and experience in prioritizing tasks
• Ability to deal with variable workload
• Demonstrable leadership skills within a global matrix organization
• Strong outcome-driven mindset
• Excellent communication and change management skills
• Ability to engage with global, multicultural, multifunctional teams


Education:

• Fluent in English – oral and written
• Diploma or University Degree