Pharmaceutical IT Project Manager

Title: Pharmaceutical IT Project ManagerLocation: Cambridge, MA (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite)Type: W2 ContractJob Summary:Seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and deliver Research and Preclinical IT projects within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. The role involves managing project scope, timelines, budgets, stakeholders, vendors, risks, and project reporting while ensuring successful implementation and enhancement of scientific applications.Top Required Skills• IT Project Management• Pharmaceutical / Biotech Industry Experience• Research & Preclinical Systems (ELN, LIMS, Imaging, Digital Pathology)• Stakeholder & Vendor Management• Project Planning, Scheduling & Budget Management• Risk, Issue & Dependency Management• SDLC & PMO Methodologies• Resource & Capacity Planning• Business Analysis• Project Status Reporting & Dashboards.Key Responsibilities• Lead end-to-end IT projects from planning through execution and delivery.• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables.• Coordinate cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and vendors.• Track project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans.• Prepare project dashboards, status reports, and PMO documentation.• Ensure compliance with SDLC processes and IT governance requirements.• Support implementation and enhancement of Research and Preclinical applications.Ideal Candidate• 8+ years of Project Management and Business Analysis experience.• 4+ years supporting IT projects in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, CRO, or FSP environments.• Experience with Research/Preclinical platforms such as ELN, LIMS, Digital Pathology, Imaging, or Instrument Data Capture systems.• Strong communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.