Project Manager - Enterprise Systems

QSE7 Consulting is seeking a Project Manager for a full-time contract engagement with an unnamed global pharmaceutical and healthcare client. The role will plan, coordinate and deliver projects within a large enterprise program, working with client leadership, business stakeholders and technical teams to keep delivery on schedule, within budget and aligned with program goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead assigned projects end to end, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring and closeout
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables and success criteria with client stakeholders
• Build and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, milestones and resource plans
• Track budgets, forecasts and actuals, and report variances to program leadership
• Identify, assess and manage risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies, escalating where needed
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across business, IT, Quality and external vendors
• Run project meetings, status reviews and steering committee updates, and keep clear decision and action logs
• Produce regular status reporting and dashboards for program and executive audiences
• Manage scope and change requests through the client's governance and change control processes
• Ensure project documentation meets the client's standards, including GxP and compliance expectations where applicable
• Support program-level planning, prioritization and resource alignment across projects
• Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement in project delivery practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, Information Technology or a related field
• 8+ years of project management experience, including leading multiple concurrent projects
• Experience delivering projects within a large program or portfolio environment
• Strong command of project management methods (Waterfall, Agile and hybrid) and governance practices
• Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risks and stakeholder expectations
• Proficiency with project tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Planisware or similar, plus Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
• Strong communication, facilitation and executive reporting skills
• Self-directed and able to work effectively in a remote, cross-functional team
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or consumer health industry
• Familiarity with GxP-regulated environments and quality or compliance processes
• PMP, PgMP or equivalent certification