Senior IT Project Manager

Parexel Informatics develops technological innovations to make the process of drug development faster, more accurate, more productive and easier to track. Our dedicated Informatics group create industry-leading, integrated platforms to improve the way companies perform clinical trials, control and share data, track and report patient outcomes, and manage regulatory information. We are leading the way in the adoption of cloud technologies for clinical trials and is a Tier Zero Microsoft partner.

This role will be based at our modern state of the art office in Nottingham city centre which has excellent transport links as well as a great working environment and the feel of an innovative technology company.

Job Purpose:

Project Management and leadership of medium to large projects to support Parexel’s clinical, regulatory and business users, including new product introductions, software releases, upgrades to new or existing systems and client implementations.

Key Accountabilities:

Project Management -

Full responsibility for the definition, approach, facilitation and satisfactory completion of medium-scale projects (typically with direct business impact). Identifies, assesses and manages risks to the success of the project. Ensures that realistic project plans are maintained and ensures regular and accurate communication to stakeholders. Adopts appropriate project management methods and tools whether predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches. Ensures Quality reviews occur on schedule and according to procedure. Manages the change control procedure and ensures that project deliverables are completed within agreed cost, timescale and resource budgets, and are signed off. Provides effective leadership to the project team, and takes appropriate action where team performance deviates from agreed tolerances.

Release and Deployment –

Coordinates the assessment, analysis, planning and design of release packages, including assessment of risk. Liaises with business and IT partners on release scheduling and communication of progress. Conducts post release reviews. Ensures release processes and procedures are applied and that releases can be rolled back as needed.

Relationship Management –

Identifies the communications needs of each stakeholder group in conjunction with business owners and subject matter experts. Translates communications / stakeholder engagement strategies into specific tasks. Facilitates open communication and discussion between stakeholders, acting as a single point of contact by developing, maintaining and working to stakeholder engagement strategies and plans. Negotiates with stakeholders at senior levels, ensuring that organizational policy and strategies are adhered to. Provides informed feedback to assess and promote understanding.

Change Management –

Assesses, analyses, develops, documents and implements changes based on requests for change.

Financial Management –

Develops financial plans and forecasts. Monitors and manages expenditure, ensuring that all financial targets are met, and examining any areas where budgets and expenditure exceed their agreed tolerances. Analyses actual expenditure, explains variances, and determines options in use of available budget to meet real needs. Assesses financial performance and instigates required improvements.

Business Risk Management –

Carries out risk assessment within a defined functional or technical area of business. Uses consistent processes for identifying potential risk events, quantifying and documenting the probability of occurrence and the impact on the business. Refers to domain experts for guidance on specialized areas of risk, such as architecture and environment. Co-ordinates the development of countermeasures and contingency plans.

QualificationsSkills:Business and financial acumen, with proven ability to manage scope, timeline, budget and risk Outstanding organizational skills and time management skills, with ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills with team-building experience Strong technical, analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities Ability to determine level and method of communication required for diverse audience, and ability to adapt communication style Demonstrates significant levels of initiative and self-confidence, is adaptable and able to cope with changing and evolving priorities while working in fast paced environment Solid proficiency in Microsoft Project and other project management tools and methodologies, including knowledge of and ability to utilize implementation methodologies and deliverable templates Ability to engage in Strategic thinking and decision making beyond the project level Knowledge and Experience :History and success managing medium to large sized technology projects Advanced knowledge and practice of Agile Project Management methodologies; understanding of Waterfall and Scaled Agile methodologies Management of global project teams in a matrixed environment Thorough understanding of Software Development Life-cycle History of contributing to process improvements Education:Degree in Business/Engineering or applicable discipline Minimum of 5 years proven project management experience managing large scale technology projects including business process, technology and change management PMP (or equivalent) Certification desired Agile Certification desired Scaled Agile Certification desired In return we will be able to offer you a structured career pathway and development within the role including awareness and understanding of the industry. Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package including 25 days holiday per year, pension scheme, life assurance, long term disability insurance, a health cash plan and other leading edge benefits that you would expect with Parexel.