Project Manager - RTSM - Operations at Signant Health

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Function

• Manage and lead the initial project delivery tasks, including, but not limited to the software development lifecycle (SDLC) of Simple to Medium complexity studies.
• Ensure project systems are built and released in accordance with client expectations inclusive of leading the project system change control process.
• Support the implementation of complex, multi product projects as needed.
• Manage projects in accordance with established timelines, budget, quality standards, and/or contractual requirements.
• Review, approve and maintain project and corporate systems and documentation.
• Handle client escalations independently and work with internal and client teams to resolve. Escalate as appropriate in a timely manner.
• Responsible for quality of communication with client - cadence, content and audience. Serves as the primary contact for customers on assigned projects.
• Accountable for financial health of the assigned projects. This can include vendor services, licensing, payments, invoicing, devices, resource assignments and vendor management activities.
• Collaborate with other functional areas for project delivery to ensure timelines and client expectations are met within budget.
• Responsible for identification and documentation of Incident Reports with Quality Management group. (Inclusive of Client Notification and Closure)
• Responsible for reporting of project status updates.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES – Role

• As a Project Manager, the employee is expected to recognize the importance of and to create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
• As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
• Responsible for compliance with Company Procedures in support of client deliverables.
• Recognize, exemplify and adherence to the company values which center around our commitment to People, Clients, and performance.

DECISION MAKING AND INFLUENCE

• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence.
• Capable of weighing risks and making decisions that align with Signant values and strategy.
• Manage customer escalations effectively, with follow up and closure.

You’ll need to bring:

• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent or relevant experience
• Understanding of the software development life cycle and the specification and configuration of software products
• Able to multi-task and work with multiple team members
• Must have excellent time management, communication (oral and written), and organizational skills
• Must be detail, and first-time quality delivery, orientated
• Must have solid MS Office Suite experience – Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint
• Ability and experience of direct project activities and ensuring customer satisfaction while understanding and adhering to the study budget
• Must be comfortable speaking in front of diversified and/or large audiences
• Must be able to communicate and engage effectively with all levels of the organization and have excellent written and spoken English skills
• Must have experience in a Project Management role OR equivalent
• Must show initiative and be able to work independently as needed

Desirable:

• Background in Pharmaceutical, Medical education and/or CRO
• Experience of clinical trials/pharmaceutical industry/life sciences
• Ability to travel for business trips (overnight business trips could be expected quarterly)
• Experience/understanding of the clinical research environment and GCP principles is preferred
• PMP or equivalent certificate.