Senior IT Project Manager

California, US residents click here () .The job details are as follows : What We DoWe build on the strength of our research and development expertise and a distinctive, entrepreneurial culture that encourages diversity, innovation, creativity, sustainability, and, simply, fun.

Since inception, our mission has been to find a cure for pulmonary arterial hypertension and other life-threatening diseases.

Toward this goal we have successfully gained FDA approval for five medicines, we are always conducting new clinical trials, and we are working to create an unlimited supply of manufactured organs for transplantation.

We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation (PBC).

Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through (a) the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies;

and (b) technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. At the same time, we seek to provide our shareholders with superior financial performance and our communities with earth-sensitive energy utilization.

Our company was founded by an entrepreneur whose daughter was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. She sought to find treatment options and a cure for her daughter and patients like her.

We are founder-led, and relentless in our pursuit of medicines for life . We continue to research and develop treatments for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, and other orphan diseases.

This position is located in our Silver Spring, MD office and works a hybrid schedule of 2 days WFH and 3 days on-site.How you’ll contributeIn the role you will assist in the planning and execution of projects, having an internal focus from initiation through delivery.

You will organize cross-functional activities, ensuring project completion while adhering to the budget, schedule, and quality parameters.

You will serve as an in-house project consultant to evaluate needs and vendor requests for proposals. In this role, you will plan and direct implementation efforts and manage projects and / or programs focused on delivering new or existing products, services, processes, and / or technologies.

Directly manage all aspects of large-scale, complex programs and projects, often involving multiple internal and external constituents and partnersDevelop and manage all aspects of project and program engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks, and issuesPartner with stakeholders to define clear project goals, objectives, requirements, priorities, role and responsibilities & success metricsObtain agreements on project definitions, scope and priorities to ensure that resources, capabilities and processes are in placeDemonstrate a functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practicesDevelop business cases, project charters, integrated project plans, resource plans, communication plans, contingency plans & related project artifactsLead team members, such as engineers, subject matter experts, administrators, business analysts, vendors etc.

• through the lifecycle of complex projectsEnsure that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standardsIdentify, assess & control project risks to increase the likelihood of successful project completionMonitor, track, and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables;
• Propose recommendations and adjustments, as neededDrive issue resolution as it relates to meeting the overall schedule, quality and contractual commitments;

Devise clear risk mitigation strategies and engage appropriate stakeholders through resolutionSolicit technological input from technical resources assigned to their respective project teams and facilitate technology problem-solving activitiesDefine and track project milestones while developing, maintaining and reporting on an overall integrated delivery planProvide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadershipRigorously estimate and validate resource and financial forecasts, cost assumptions and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expendituresDevelop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences, including project team, sponsors, CIO and key stakeholdersConduct regularly scheduled steering committee meetings and project reviews to review project status updates, milestones, risks, vulnerabilities and dependencies, to obtain approvals and decisions as neededServe as a subject matter expert on different aspects of assigned initiatives while briefing key stakeholdersStrictly adhere to the budget management and guidelines of both the Information Technology department and the enterpriseSupport ongoing adoption and continued evolution of a Project-Focused’ culture within the IT departmentIndependently perform a wide range of structured and unstructured assignmentsFor this role you will needMinimum RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline AND at least 6 years of project management experience, AND at least 4 years of IT development and operations experience.

At least 4 years of agile project management experienceDemonstrated applied experience in establishing and delivering complex projectsDemonstrated proficiency in project management platforms such as : MS Project, Smartsheet, ServiceNow PPM module, etc.

Expertise in Microsoft Office 365 and other office productivity tools including MS VisioExpertise in dashboarding platforms such as Tableau, MS PowerBI etc.

Demonstrated proficiency in using both Mac and PC platformsUnderstand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needsDemonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals within a complex environmentDemonstrates sound judgment and applies depth of knowledge and experience in solving complex challenges where no precedent may existResourceful team player with the ability to also work independentlyMobilize and motivate project teams, set direction and approach, resolve conflict and deliver tough messages with graceStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships both internally and externallyProven ability to handle confidential information with discretionAbility to manage various competing demands and demonstrate the highest level of service excellenceImpeccable verbal and written communication skills;

High proficiency in grammar, spelling, and proofreadingAbility to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, demonstrating innovation and excellencePreferred QualificationsExperience working in a pharmaceutical or biotech industryExperience years supporting corporate real estate construction initiativesCertified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMICAPM, PgMP, ACPBusiness Analyst certification and / or ITIL certificationsAt United Therapeutics, you’ll realize quickly that it is not an ordinary place to work! When you join our company, you will learn, grow, contribute, have fun, and be challenged.

all while making a difference in the lives of our patients.While United Therapeutics does not require vaccination for Covid-19 at this time, we strongly encourage all employees and visitors to remain up to date on vaccinations and boosters to protect one another from illness.

Employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere and comply with customers’ credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination against Covid -19, the influenza virus, and other illnesses that could be harmful to healthcare staff and patients.

United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with DisabilitiesWe strive to be an organization that engages the minds, hearts, and most spirited efforts of each of our employees.

Our sense of purpose transforms what we do from work into mission, occupation into vocation and achievement into success.

We challenge our employees with innovative and revolutionary projects, offer an environment which fosters high-level job performance and provide a highly competitive total rewards package.

This is what makes United Therapeutics a stimulating place to work.