IT Project Manager

$88,200 - $132,400/Yr

Illumina - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Diego, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The IT Project Manager at Illumina is responsible for supporting and managing the IT components of multiple strategic initiatives critical to the organization's growth and operations. This role involves leading cross-functional project management efforts, ensuring effective communication among stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement in project management methodologies. The position requires a proactive approach to project oversight, documentation, and collaboration across various departments to achieve successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage IT components of multiple strategic initiatives critical to the business.
• Lead cross-functional project management efforts for the GIS (IT) Technology Strategy & Operations team.
• Understand and document requirements, resources, and responsibilities across all impacted functional areas.
• Identify and allocate necessary IT resources.
• Define and assign IT responsibilities across all affected departments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure tasks and responsibilities are clearly defined and assigned.
• Monitor project progress and ensure tasks and responsibilities are completed on time.
• Report project status, risks, and issues to the project team and senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management methodologies and processes.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination among project stakeholders.
• Conduct project team meetings and facilitate steering committee meetings; participate in all phases of the project life cycle.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and status reports.
• Ensure roadmaps and backlogs are created and maintained.
• Establish metrics to measure results and business value.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or foreign degree equivalent in Project Management, Business, CS/Information Systems, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in Project Management, Change Management, and Process Improvement.
• Experience in planning and scheduling major projects with elements in Strategy, Capital, Software Delivery, SaaS Model tools, and large scale companywide initiatives.
• Knowledge of current IT technologies and large-scale company initiatives planning and execution such as SAP ERP, Salesforce-SFDC, AWS, Azure, ServiceNow, M365, and Security platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering results and driving continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in program management tools and software, such as MS Project, JIRA, or equivalent.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a regulated environment with medical instruments is a plus.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan