Sr. IT Delivery Lead

Sr. IT Delivery LeadOur client in the pharma industry is seeking a Sr. IT Delivery Lead to join a long-term, multi-year initiative in Rensselaer, NY. The Senior IT Delivery Leader is accountable for delivery outcomes — not just status reporting — across complex, strategic technology programs supporting IOPS functional domains. This is not a traditional project manager role. The Delivery Leader owns flow of work, capacity alignment, and bottleneck removal across cross-functional teams spanning internal stakeholders (Manufacturing, QC, QA, Supply Chain, Process Sciences, Facilities, IT) and external vendors in a GMP-regulated environment.Role Overview:Location:Rensselaer, NY (Onsite 4 days/week)Duration: Multi-year contractHourly Rate: $55/hr – $65/hrCore Responsibilities Include: Own delivery across system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and sustainment initiatives.Translate strategic priorities into sequenced, capacity-aligned delivery plans with clear commitmentsProactively identify and eliminate delivery bottlenecks across people, process, and vendorsDrive demand intake, prioritization, and capacity forecasting, ensuring realistic commitmentsPrevent overcommitment by creating visibility into trade-offs and structured deferralsLead execution using JIRA as a delivery management system, including:Backlog structuringThroughput trackingMilestone visibilityFacilitate Agile and hybrid delivery models in regulated, complex environments.Convert execution data into clear operational and executive-level reporting.Required Qualifications: Proven experience owning delivery outcomes within GMP-regulated environments (pharma, biotech, or med-tech)Demonstrated success managing capacity vs. demand across complex, multi-vendor programsHands-on expertise using Jira to manage delivery flow and predictabilityStrong executive-level communication skills (written and verbal)Experience leading Agile delivery in regulated or constrained environmentsAbility to adapt Agile frameworks to hybrid delivery modelsProven ability to translate delivery metrics into actionable insights and reportingPreferred Qualifications: Experience delivering programs across IOPS domains, including:ManufacturingQuality Control (QC)Quality Assurance (QA)Supply ChainProcess SciencesFacilitiesFamiliarity with key enterprise and laboratory platforms such as:LabWare (LIMS)PAS-X (MES)Oracle Fusion (ERP)VeevaEnterprise Integration Platforms / Lab BusMaximoWorking knowledge of:GMP regulationsComputer System Validation (CSV)21 CFR Part 11 complianceBenefits of the Sr IT Delivery Lead:Health, Dental, Vision InsuranceMatching 401K