IT Project Manager
Ferring Pharmaceuticals - Roseville, MN
posted 1 day ago
About the position
As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our 'people first' philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world's oldest enemy: disease. With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of "The World's Most Innovative Companies" by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its "Change the World List," for addressing society's unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country. The Information Technology Project Manager is tasked with leading, planning, coordinating, and implementing projects in alignment with the specified requirements, deadlines, and budgets. This role involves driving the execution and operationalization of all assigned projects, adhering to established project management methodologies and IT PMO processes. The IT Project Manager is responsible for defining project charters and objectives, creating schedules, and providing oversight throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Oversee assigned IT projects to ensure they adhere to established budgets, schedules, and scopes.
- Understand, comply and execute all assigned projects, tasks and activities in full alignment with Ferring company standards including relevant SOP's and relevant GxP Compliance requirements.
- Create, update and revise project proposals to outline objectives, technologies, systems, specifications, timelines, funding, and staffing requirements.
- Set, monitor, and track project milestones: address and manage unforeseen delays, adjusting schedules and expectations accordingly.
- Develop and implement communication plans to keep all stakeholders informed.
- Collect, analyze, and summarize data to prepare comprehensive project status reports.
- Conduct and guide strategic analysis to support project objectives.
- Coordinate and manage all project phases to ensure timely completion.
- Assemble and coordinate project team members, assigning individual responsibilities to ensure cohesive team effort.
- Update and maintain all production technologies, ensuring their proper maintenance and installation.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in project management.
- 3 years' experience in pharmaceutical or med-device industry regulated work.
- Proven understanding of project management processes, strategies, and methods.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project, and familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with a track record of establishing effective guidelines for others.
- Strong sense of personal accountability in decision-making and team supervision.
- Experience in a high-level collaborative environment, fostering a teamwork mentality.
- Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively address obstacles.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with ERP & MES systems.
- Experience in IT room build-out projects.
- PMP certification.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential.
- 401k plan and company match.
- Short and long-term disability coverage.
- Basic life insurance.
- Wellness benefits.
- Reimbursement for certain tuition expenses.
- 40 hours of sick time.
- Vacation time for full time employees to accrue up to 150 hours in the first four (4) years of employment.
- 187.50 hours in the fifth (5th) year of employment.
- 15 paid holidays per year.
- 26 weeks of paid parental leave.
