Sr. IT Project Manager Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - Atlas

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to support our top pharmaceutical client to manage a laboratory upgrade project. The Project Manager will need to be well versed in GXP project environments and work through change controls, executing them on the equipment. You will work in a complex Manufacturing IT group supporting negotiation and coordination with the business.

You will play a key role in managing IT projects that involve laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with GXP regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage IT projects related to laboratory instruments used in the Manufacturing and Supply Chain function.
• Lead change control processes for IT implementations impacting laboratory equipment, ensuring GXP compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, IT Infrastructure) to define project requirements, timelines, and resources.
• Work closely with instrument vendors and external partners (if applicable) for technical support and seamless system integration.
• Develop and execute project plans, manage risks, and ensure project deliverables are met on time and within budget.
• Maintain strong communication and negotiation skills to manage stakeholder expectations and address potential issues.
• Document project activities and maintain clear and accurate records for audit purposes.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest GXP regulations and best practices for IT implementations in a regulated environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT project management, in a regulated environment (e.g., Pharma, Medical Devices).
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex IT projects on time and within budget.
• In-depth understanding of GXP regulations and their application to IT systems in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong working knowledge of laboratory equipment used in pharmaceutical manufacturing (i.e chemical composition, sample, quality control) and their associated IT infrastructure needs.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Experience with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)

Who you will be working for:
Atlas is a global strategic consulting firm, focused on the life sciences industry. Our services include Management Consulting, Managed Services and Agile Services. Global pharmaceutical companies and emerging players in the Life Sciences depend on over four hundred Atlas consultants to ensure they have the capabilities that will give them the ability to succeed.
Why join the Atlas A-team of Consultants:

• Opportunity - Atlas has deep life sciences industry roots and a reputation with our clients for having superior quality consultants
• Meaningful Work - You will be part of the solution to help clients accomplish their patient first missions
• Culture - We are proactive, highly accountable, and high touch
• Solid - We have been delivering exceptional consulting talent for over 23 years
• Depth & Breadth of Collaborative Client Relationships They depend on us to design strategic teams, which can produce and drive outcomes
• We are experts at Project Management, Portfolio Operations, Agile Services, Change Management and Talent/Organizational Design
• Benefits: Opportunity for a consulting career average tenure of our consultants is over 2.5 years, with many here for over 7
• A-team of support behind you We are all about making you successful
• Mutual trust We build mutual trust and encourage respect and cooperation among team members

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are committed to creating an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.