IT Project Manager :: Raleigh, NC

ARK Solutions - Raleigh, NC

Full-time - Senior

Raleigh, NC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The IT Project Manager at Ark Solutions will lead the procurement, validation, and implementation of an upgraded Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in Raleigh, NC. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including senior business executives and IT personnel, to ensure the successful execution of project requirements while managing stakeholder expectations. The position requires a strong focus on project management methodologies, including PMBOK and Agile, to deliver reliable and timely reporting of data in clinical and environmental programs.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Laboratory department to understand the needs of the lab information management system.
• Develop project management, change management, risk management, rollout, and training plans in collaboration with lab and IT teams.
• Integrate the project into existing governance processes for the LIMS to ensure alignment and minimal disruption.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and monitor expenditures.
• Manage scope, resources, timelines, costs, quality, communication, and procurements to meet project goals.
• Lead hands-on analysis of business and technical environments and write procurement documents.
• Oversee vendor activities to ensure contract deliverables and milestones are met.
• Establish project governance and conduct formal presentations to stakeholders.
• Serve as an IT project liaison to the business client and ensure technical readiness during implementation.
• Develop and maintain all required project documentation.

Requirements

• 8 years of project management experience, preferably with large, complex automation implementation efforts.
• 8 years of demonstrated project management experience on system deployments with multiple clients.
• 8 years of proven track record of delivering projects within scope, budget, and schedule.
• 7 years of hands-on experience managing project risk, cost, schedule, quality, testing, and communications.
• 3 years of strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• 3 years of demonstrated oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• 7 years of solid work experience with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project).
• 7 years of experience with MS Office and SharePoint.
• 5 years of demonstrated experience with both Waterfall and Agile projects.
• 8 years of demonstrated experience with vendor management on large IT project/system implementations.
• 8 years of technical architecture/infrastructure knowledge and experience.

Nice-to-haves

• PMP Certification from PMI.
• Agile/Scrum Master certification.
• Experience managing or supervising legacy system upgrade and/or replacement projects.
• Experience collaborating with Federal projects.
• Experience with public health lab systems and programs.
• Experience leading and implementing COTS and SAAS projects.
• Experience writing RFPs/technical writing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $118K - $150K per year.
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility in work location.
• Possibility of contract extension beyond 12 months.