Job Title: Program Manager - Infrastructure - Lead Location: Libertyville, IL 60048 Duration: 12 months
Description: Project/Domain Overview: Libertyville is CLIENT vector manufacturing facility part of the Cell therapy network. CLIENT will be implementing next generation IT infrastructure capabilities at the site in accordance with global standards. Additionally, CLIENT will be implementing technology solutions and systems as part of multi-year IT roadmap to support business growth as well as integrating the site with enterprise systems. The role of the Sr. PM includes but not limited to managing assigned IT projects, support site IT lead in portfolio reporting, management of project financials in CLIENT’s Servicenow PPM system.
Outline of key responsibilities & deliverables:
Initiation and Planning: Drive initiation and planning for assigned IT roadmap projects, collaborate with business owners, IT owners, enterprise IT partners, implementation partners in developing business case, build project budget estimates, Microsoft project schedule and all project planning deliverables (Charter, Project Plan, Resource plan, forecasts, Governance structure)
Execution and Control: Drive execution of all project deliverables by effectively collaborating with the delivery teams from across enterprise IT, site IT, vendor teams and business functions as necessary. Collaborate with Enterprise IT PMs, engineering PMs as necessary to build integrated project schedule and seamless execute. Schedule and facilitate governance reviews, workstream status meetings, status reporting, record and manage RAID log, communicate with all required project stakeholders. Manage budget vs. actuals, review with the delivery owners, vendor leads budget vs. actual variances and proactively control costs to stay within budget. Follow change control process.
Portfolio Financial and Reporting: Support Site IT lead and Global IT PMO lead on tracking and managing portfolio financials using CLIENT tools. Closely collaborate with other Site PMs, enterprise PMs / support other Site PMs in status reporting.
Collaboration and Communication: Given the distributed delivery model and several teams coming together to deliver, active collaboration and effective communication with cross-functional teams, other project leads, Enterprise IT leads etc. is critical for successful delivery.
Experience and Skills:
Must have 5+years’ experience with project management of IT Infrastructure Projects (Data Center Build out, Infrastructure modernization, Legacy Infrastructure migration, Cloud migration). Must have Project Management experience in building all layers of IT infrastructure
Must have GMP and computer systems validation experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing
5+ years of end-to-end project management across IT infrastructure projects, Data center, manufacturing automation, Cyber security, IT software development, COTS, SaaS application implementation
Expert and Hands-on experience in using Microsoft project professional, planned vs. actual tracking, reporting out of MPP
Use of project portfolio management tools such as Servicenow, MS Project Server, Servicenow PPM, Clarity PPM with financial tracking is preferred
Experienced in leadership presentations, communications and independently facilitating status meetings, governance reviews
Demonstrated ability in collaborative leadership, leading without authority, team player, hands-on PM
Excellent presentation skills, written communication skills, use of Microsoft officetimeline, teams collaboration, sharepoint tools
Must be able to multi-task, flexible, agile, responsive, takes responsibility, be collaborative and team player
Not looking at technical architect or Infrastructure delivery leads – Need seasoned PMs who plan, manage and drive cross functional collaboration, execution excellence, PMO rigor, use of standard project management practices, processes and tools
Must be excellent communicator and team player
Atleast 5 years of End to End IT Project Management Experience in a PM role and preferably in a PMO Setting
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $65.00/hr.
