Planet Pharma
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to work within the IT organization of a $3B medical device company and lead medium-to-large and complex technology projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within scope, and within budget. This individual partners closely with business stakeholders, IT leadership, and vendor partners to deliver technology solutions that enable business objectives.
Location: Northridge, CA, Duluth, GA, or Minneapolis, MN
Required on-site 3 days per week (hybrid)
The first known project assignments will be (1) an eCommerce Replatform project in service of the Marketing function and (2) a project in service of the Quality function. Subject to change.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery Lead multiple complex IT projects simultaneously through all project phases (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure). Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource needs. Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking. Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies. Ensure project documentation, communication, and governance compliance. Stakeholder & Communication Management
Partner with business leaders to understand needs and ensure alignment with business strategy. Facilitate steering committee meetings, executive updates, and status reporting. Serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional teams and external vendors. Team Leadership
Coordinate and lead project teams composed of IT, business, and vendor resources. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior Project Managers or Business Analysts. Foster a collaborative, results-oriented team culture. Process & Continuous Improvement
Contribute to the improvement of PMO methodologies, templates, and tools. Champion project management best practices and governance standards (PMBOK, Agile, or hybrid). Support organizational change management related to technology implementations. Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience
8-15 years of total professional experience , including
5-10 years of IT project management experience . Proven success managing large, enterprise-level IT projects ($1M+ budgets). Experience leading cross-functional teams across infrastructure, applications, or cloud initiatives. Strong understanding of IT development lifecycles (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid). Certifications (preferred)
Project Management Professional ( PMP ) Certified ScrumMaster ( CSM ) or PMI-ACP (for Agile environments) Skills & Competencies
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational skills, attention to detail Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management and forecasting. Advanced proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, ServiceNow). Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Skilled in stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution. Performance Metrics
Delivery of projects on time, on budget, and within scope. Business satisfaction and stakeholder engagement scores. Compliance with PMO governance and reporting standards. Achievement of defined business outcomes or benefits realization.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
Fraud Alert: Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to work within the IT organization of a $3B medical device company and lead medium-to-large and complex technology projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within scope, and within budget. This individual partners closely with business stakeholders, IT leadership, and vendor partners to deliver technology solutions that enable business objectives.
Location: Northridge, CA, Duluth, GA, or Minneapolis, MN
Required on-site 3 days per week (hybrid)
The first known project assignments will be (1) an eCommerce Replatform project in service of the Marketing function and (2) a project in service of the Quality function. Subject to change.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery Lead multiple complex IT projects simultaneously through all project phases (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure). Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource needs. Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking. Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies. Ensure project documentation, communication, and governance compliance. Stakeholder & Communication Management
Partner with business leaders to understand needs and ensure alignment with business strategy. Facilitate steering committee meetings, executive updates, and status reporting. Serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional teams and external vendors. Team Leadership
Coordinate and lead project teams composed of IT, business, and vendor resources. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior Project Managers or Business Analysts. Foster a collaborative, results-oriented team culture. Process & Continuous Improvement
Contribute to the improvement of PMO methodologies, templates, and tools. Champion project management best practices and governance standards (PMBOK, Agile, or hybrid). Support organizational change management related to technology implementations. Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience
8-15 years of total professional experience , including
5-10 years of IT project management experience . Proven success managing large, enterprise-level IT projects ($1M+ budgets). Experience leading cross-functional teams across infrastructure, applications, or cloud initiatives. Strong understanding of IT development lifecycles (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid). Certifications (preferred)
Project Management Professional ( PMP ) Certified ScrumMaster ( CSM ) or PMI-ACP (for Agile environments) Skills & Competencies
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational skills, attention to detail Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management and forecasting. Advanced proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, ServiceNow). Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Skilled in stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution. Performance Metrics
Delivery of projects on time, on budget, and within scope. Business satisfaction and stakeholder engagement scores. Compliance with PMO governance and reporting standards. Achievement of defined business outcomes or benefits realization.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
Fraud Alert: Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.