Role Description

As an experienced Principal Project Manager, you will lead the fme team on one or more designated projects to deliver work within the schedule and budget described in the agreed project Statement of Work (SOW). The selected candidate will follow fme processes and methodology regarding internal and external reporting pertaining to measuring project performance and client satisfaction. The role will require the day-to-day management of select high-profile projects for key clients.

The Principal Project Manager is directly responsible for end-to-end project management activities for assigned projects including, but not limited to:

• Project status reporting (including financial KPIs)
• Project planning
• Risk identification, remediation, and tracking
• Scope management
• Estimation
• Client and contractor management
• Relationship management
• Other project documentation preparation for projects of high business complexity

The ideal candidate will have a high level of technical understanding of regulated systems in the life sciences industry, specifically Veeva RIM, as well as effective organization, leadership, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years' experience as a Project Manager in the life sciences industry
• Experience with business solution deployments leveraging enterprise content services platforms for clients
• Experience delivering projects from a software or services provider or consulting firm experience highly preferred
• PMP, PRINCE2, CSM certification
• Experience with Veeva Vault RIM and regulated software migration projects
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Problem-solving and collaborative approach to projects
• Self-motivated and directed
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required

Requirements

• Project Governance: Establish and maintain program governance structures and processes, including regular meetings, reporting mechanisms, and decision-making frameworks across fme and client leadership
• Project Leadership: Leading client-facing meetings with technical lead support as well as holding regular technical team meetings to measure progress, address questions, and support the remediation of project challenges
• Project Planning and Performance Management: Lead and provide direction and guidance for a wide array of activities associated with project planning and management to ensure that all assigned projects are completed on time, within budget, and to client specifications
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including senior management (client and fme), client project management, and external partners
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project delivery
• Quality Assurance: Adheres to ISO 9001 quality standard and processes and confirms project deliverables meet quality standards and comply with relevant regulations and requirements
• Methodology: Adhere to fme formal project management methodology for all projects
• Change Management: Main point of contact and accountable for the management changes to project scope, schedule, and budget

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• 401k with Company Match
• Life Insurance, Short & Long-term Disability Plans
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick/Personal & 10 Paid Holidays)
• Employee Referral Program
• Training & Development
• Company Retreats
• Remote

Travel

This role typically operates remotely but will also require travel to project sites, as needed, and occasional international and domestic travel for fme meetings. Flexible work hours are necessary to accommodate program timelines and deadlines.

Location

This is a remote based position with location requirements of New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.

Language Requirements

Business fluent-level English proficiency (spoken and written) is required.