We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Technical Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, extensive experience in Agile and SAFE Agile methodologies, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical or biotech industries. This role requires the ability to work as a business analyst, bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Planning and Execution:
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
- Coordinate and manage project resources, ensuring optimal utilization and alignment with project goals.
- Monitor project progress, adjusting plans as necessary to stay on schedule and within budget.
- Ensure adherence to Agile and SAFE Agile methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
2. Technical Oversight:
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams, leveraging deep knowledge of software development and BIM technologies.
- Review and approve technical designs, ensuring they meet project requirements and industry standards.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
3. Stakeholder Management:
- Engage with business stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and establish priorities.
- Facilitate effective communication between technical teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
- Address stakeholder concerns and manage expectations through regular updates and feedback loops.
4. Risk Management:
- Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
- Proactively monitor and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure timely resolution of issues to prevent disruptions and maintain project momentum.
5. Quality Assurance:
- Implement and oversee quality assurance processes to ensure deliverables meet the highest standards.
- Collaborate with QA teams to define test strategies, review test plans, and verify outcomes.
- Drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement within project teams.
6. Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, progress reports, and technical specifications.
- Prepare and present regular status reports and performance metrics to senior management and stakeholders.
- Ensure all project documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible to relevant parties.
Qualifications:
- Solid technical background.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Project management certification (PMP or equivalent) is a plus.
- Fluent in English and ability to work during US West Coast times.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Information Technology, etc.).
- Minimum of 7 years of project management experience, with a focus on technical projects.
- Previous experience in the pharma/biotech industry is highly desirable.
- Atlassian Jira experitse
- Very strong Agile experience is a must, SAFE Agile highly desirable.
This is freelance contract for a minimum 6-month project. Possibility to extend very likely for the correct candidate.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $50.00 - $68.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Experience level:
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have past experience in the pharma or biotech industries?
Experience:
- Scrum: 7 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- PMP certification (Required)
Work Location: Remote