Project Manager IT - Colorado (Hybrid)

Purpose and Scope

In this role, the Project Manager- IT will work alongside cross-functional teams of technology and business partners including but not limited to manufacturing, engineering, finance and marketing to deliver multiple complex to medium sized project initiatives in parallel. This role is a critical member of managing requirements to inform scope and quality as well as planning and managing timeline and risks to deliver fast paced and budget sensitive IT projects, with constrained/matrixed resources. This role will work with IT and business leaders to recommend the right partners to deliver a solution and ensure the partner delivery is effective to realize benefits and ROI as well as engage with internal resources to deliver an effective transition & change management. This role requires strong capabilities in change management and stakeholder influence, effectively identifying key stakeholders and securing alignment through strategic communication and persuasive engagement.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Well versed with Waterfall, Hybrid/Iterative and Agile practices to enable selection of the right methodology to deliver an IT project.
  
  
  
  • Plan technology projects comprehensively and provide end-to-end project management, including but not limited to building and managing the detailed technical schedule, budget management, resource forecasting, risk management, quality management, communication, and procurement plan.
  • Identification and manage dependencies; ensuring dependent work is closely tracked and delivered to prevent schedule slippage.
  
  
  
  
• Drives EPMO best practices, including AGILE, with hands-on collaboration and overall responsibility for product delivery processes and teams.
• Facilitates project events such as planning workshops, technical sessions, and AGILE activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
  
  
• Business Analysis
  
  
  
  • Be well versed with functional process mapping to enable and inform maximizing of business results.
  • Well versed with requirements traceability matrix to facilitate end-to-end testing .
  • Offer suggestions to optimize process and data to enable a more efficient project.
  
  
  
  

• Facilitate Solution
  
  
  
  • Be able to aggregate and formally present proposals for the right solution for a successful project.
  • Be able to create RFQs and RFPs and select the right technology partner.
  • Document technology contracts for effective delivery.
  
  
  
  

• Active monitoring and resolution
  
  
  
  • Be able to track the project and publish effective status that facilitates forward movement.
  • Report into CAB (Change Advisory Boards) and formal project governance bodies meetings to manage scope, time, resources as well as quality.
  • Identify risks before they are realized and manage them proactively.
  • Facilitate team meetings to solve business and technical issues.
  • Tactical documentation of risks, issues, actions in a tool that lends itself to the right project approach.
  
  
  
  

• Team Management
  
  
  
  • Engage with technical teams effectively and optimize delivery for quality and other project management constraints.
  • Be able to talk in business language to deliver business results.
  • Plan and manage a team of business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors and sponsors.
  
  
  
  

• Communication and Change management
  
  
  
  • Actively identification and management of stakeholders.
  • Plan communication and tailor communication to different levels in the organization.
  • Tailor communication per business versus technical team members.
  • Craft a change management plan and resource it effectively.
  
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of cGMP, GLP, and QA/QC principles and practices.
• Solid knowledge of project management methods & techniques (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid / Integrative, CPM, Gantt, PERT, etc.).
• Be well versed with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Business process knowledge and abilities.
• Be fast paced in delivery of technical projects.
• Familiar with Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) change management and release processes.
• Skills in ServiceNow, Azure Dev Ops and MS Project.
• Ability to question the teams quickly on solutions and estimates.
• Management of large and diverse teams.
• A highly influential communicator with exceptional planning skills and the ability to engage effectively across all levels.
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary Project Teams in a matrix environment.
• Skill in multi-tasking and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage budgets and report on LBE details.
• Able to prioritize and allocate time to multiple projects/responsibilities simultaneously.

Core Values

This position is expected to operate within the framework of Tolmar's Core Values:

• Center on People: We commit to support the well-being of our patients. We are committed to treating our employees and those we serve as valued partners. By placing people at the heart of our actions, we actively engage, invigorate, acquire knowledge, and grow together.
• Are Proactive & Agile: We embody a culture of engagement and action. With a hands-on approach, we fearlessly adapt to change. We anticipate, respond swiftly and efficiently to ignite a spirit that propels us towards extraordinary outcomes.
• Act Ethically: We are committed to consistently conducting our business in an ethical, compliant, and socially aware manner, in line with our purpose of positively impacting lives. We actively cultivate diversity, equity, inclusion & sustainability in our workplace.
• Constantly Improve: We are committed to a collaborative & proactive effort to improve our products, systems, processes, and services by reducing waste, increasing efficiency & improving quality.
• Are Accountable: We think, act, and communicate with honesty, transparency, and clarity in alignment with our core values. We don't compromise our values for near term gain. We take accountability & ownership of our work, actions, successes, and setbacks. We strive to deliver our best as we shape the future.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as computer science, information technology, or management information systems (MIS) required (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
• Experience 5-8 years of planning and managing IT projects.
• PMP and/or Agile Certifications.
• CBAP or Business Analysis preferred, but not required.
• Change Management certification preferred, but not required.
• Lean management preferred, but not required.

Working Conditions

• Working conditions are consistent with a normal office environment and/or remotely from home office.
• Minimal travel required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual Pay Range: $117,000 - $127,000
• Bonus Eligible
• Benefits information: https://www.tolmar.com/careers/employee-benefits

Tolmar compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay and a strong benefits package. The final compensation offered may vary from the posted range based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

Tolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.