IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager - PPD Laboratories - Middleton, WI

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services.  At PPD, we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose- to improve health!

Envision a workplace where you have a direct impact on improving health, work alongside expert scientists, use newest technologies and collaborate with industry thought leaders and therapeutic experts. Welcome to PPD® Laboratories, where science is our passion, quality is our commitment and people are the cornerstone of our success.

As an IT Project Manager you will manage a variety of projects within a laboratory setting through all aspect of a project life-cycle.

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and wellbeing of our employees.

Essential Functions:

• Leads project teams in the installation, validation, and deployment of laboratory information systems.• Leads project teams involved in the implementation and upgrade of enterprise applications.• Works as a Scrum Master for Agile projects and as a Project Manager for traditional projects.• Work with the project teams to establish project plans, charters, business objectives and scope.• Report status at the appropriate level to project team members, business users and stakeholders.• Identifies opportunities for process and efficiency improvement.• Manages issues and risks by identifying, tracking and driving to resolution.IT Project Manager - PPD Laboratories - Middleton, WI

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services.  At PPD, we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose- to improve health!

Envision a workplace where you have a direct impact on improving health, work alongside expert scientists, use newest technologies and collaborate with industry thought leaders and therapeutic experts. Welcome to PPD® Laboratories, where science is our passion, quality is our commitment and people are the cornerstone of our success.

As an IT Project Manager you will manage a variety of projects within a laboratory setting through all aspect of a project life-cycle.

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and wellbeing of our employees.

Essential Functions:

• Leads project teams in the installation, validation, and deployment of laboratory information systems.• Leads project teams involved in the implementation and upgrade of enterprise applications.• Works as a Scrum Master for Agile projects and as a Project Manager for traditional projects.• Work with the project teams to establish project plans, charters, business objectives and scope.• Report status at the appropriate level to project team members, business users and stakeholders.• Identifies opportunities for process and efficiency improvement.• Manages issues and risks by identifying, tracking and driving to resolution.Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5 years including experience managing projects through all aspects of a project life cycle) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.• Preferred: PMP and/or CSM certified

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills• Superior time management, planning, and organizational skills• Demonstrated aptitude in IT concepts and technology• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment• Prior experience in a regulated environment is a plus• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Work Environment Requirements

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds• Able to work in non-traditional work environments• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities

PPD Defining Principles:

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust - We are gamechangers - We do the right thing -We are one PPD -

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5 years including experience managing projects through all aspects of a project life cycle) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.• Preferred: PMP and/or CSM certified

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills• Superior time management, planning, and organizational skills• Demonstrated aptitude in IT concepts and technology• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment• Prior experience in a regulated environment is a plus• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Work Environment Requirements

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds• Able to work in non-traditional work environments• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities

PPD Defining Principles:

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust - We are gamechangers - We do the right thing -We are one PPD -

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you.