Senior IT Data Project Manager

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a Sr. IT Project Manager with strong expertise in Data Analytics & Business Intelligence to lead a global analytics program from a project management standpoint.
• This is a strategic initiative within the healthcare and medical devices industry, with high visibility and impact.
• This role supports a high-priority global program focused on modernizing enterprise data platforms, enhancing analytics capabilities, and enabling data-driven decision-making across business functions.
• The program includes the implementation of scalable cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Azure), deployment of advanced BI tools (e.g., Power BI), and alignment with regulatory standards such as FDA, GxP, and 21 CFR Part 11.
• The Project Manager will be responsible for driving cross-functional collaboration, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring successful delivery through Agile and hybrid methodologies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and execution of a global analytics program, ensuring business continuity, platform modernization, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Scrum Leadership: Demonstrated experience facilitating all core Scrum ceremonies:
• Daily Stand-ups: Drive team accountability and unblock progress.
• Sprint Planning: Collaborate with Product Owners to define sprint goals and prioritize backlog items.
• Sprint Reviews: Lead stakeholder-facing demos to showcase deliverables and gather feedback.
• Sprint Retrospectives: Facilitate continuous improvement through open team reflection.
• Backlog Grooming/Refinement: Ensure backlog items are well-defined, estimated, and ready for development.
• Develop detailed project plans and implementation schedules, incorporating PMBOK® standards and stakeholder requirements.
• Manage change control processes and oversee overall project execution and risk mitigation.
• Serve as the escalation point for project risks and issues, applying structured problem-solving to resolve challenges.
• Oversee validation protocols and compliance deliverables in accordance with FDA, GxP, and 21 CFR Part 11.
• Collaborate with Data Governance leads, Quality Systems Managers, and analytics platform owners to ensure data integrity, compliance, and business alignment.
• Ensure seamless integration between analytics platforms and enterprise systems (e.g., SAP/ERP,MES)
• Manage vendor relationships, enforcing SOW/T&M terms, negotiating boundaries, and resolving conflicts between system integrators.
• Lead steering committees, executive reporting, RAID log ownership, and cross-vendor governance.
• Drive organizational change management (training plans, communications, adoption metrics).
• Oversee budget, financial tracking, project sizing, and forecasting.

Experience:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree + 8 years, or Master’s degree + 6 years of related experience.
• 8+ years of experience leading IT projects of medium to large size in matrixed environments.
• Extensive experience in regulated industries, with strong exposure to validation.

Domain Experience

• Data Analytics & Business Intelligence: Proven experience leading projects involving data platforms, analytics tools, and visualization solutions (e.g., Power BI, Snowflake).
• Familiarity with data migration strategies (structured/unstructured data, metadata, integrations)
• Advanced Analytics & AI/ML: Exposure to projects involving predictive analytics, machine learning models, or AI-driven insights.
• Experience in regulated industries, with a strong preference for exposure to medical validation projects.
• Expertise in compliance frameworks like FDA, GxP, and 21 CFR Part 11.

Skills & Competencies

• Vendor Management: proven experience with third-party vendors/SIs.
• Migration & Upgrade Experience: SaaS/cloud transitions, system upgrades, data migration strategies.
• Communication & Governance: steering committees, executive reporting, RAID management.
• Change & Adoption Management: OCM for upgrades.
• Budget & Financial Tracking: cost sizing, forecasting, and financial control.

Preferred Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• CSM / Advanced ScrumMaster
• Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, and DevOps methodologies

Tools Proficiency

• Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, Smartsheets, MS Project, Power BI