CGI · 4 hours ago
IT Project Manager - Life Sciences
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$84K/yr - $147K/yr
8+ years expCGI is a leading IT and business consulting services firm, and they are seeking an IT Project Manager to oversee technology and business change initiatives within the life sciences sector. The role involves managing project lifecycles, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in a pharmaceutical environment.
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Hiring Manager
Michelle Podinker
Responsibilities
Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation through closure for medium-to-large IT and business projects
Define and maintain project scope, objectives, success criteria, timelines, and budgets
Develop and manage integrated project plans, RAID logs, resource plans, and financial forecasts
Coordinate cross-functional teams (business, IT, QA, security, vendors) to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
Ensure alignment with internal PMO standards, SDLC / CSV processes, and governance frameworks
Lead requirements gathering through interviews, workshops, and other elicitation techniques
Translate business needs into epics, features, and user stories, maintaining a prioritized backlog
Facilitate design and business process improvement workshops, challenging current-state where appropriate
Document current- and future-state processes, workflows, and data flows with attention to GxP and regulatory implications
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across R&D, clinical, medical, regulatory, commercial, and corporate functions
Manage expectations and drive alignment on scope, priorities, risks, and dependencies
Prepare and deliver clear, executive-ready status reports, dashboards, and steering committee materials
Facilitate governance forums, issue resolution, and decision-making in line with established governance structures
Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans
Oversee third-party vendors and implementation partners, ensuring adherence to contracts, SLAs, and project objectives
Support RFI/RFP processes, including requirements definition, vendor evaluation, solution demos, and SOW/contract review
Lead or support Agile and hybrid delivery models, selecting the appropriate approach based on project context
Drive effective use of Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban; exposure to SAFe or similar scaling frameworks is a plus)
Plan and facilitate Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
Utilize JIRA (and related tools such as Confluence) for backlog management, sprint tracking, and reporting
Analyze and report on capacity, velocity, and throughput to support forecasting and continuous improvement
Champion continuous improvement of delivery practices, tools, and templates across teams
Ensure project deliverables and documentation are audit-ready and compliant with relevant regulations (e.g., GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, data privacy)
Collaborate with Quality, IT Security, and Compliance teams to ensure appropriate validation and cybersecurity controls
Support organizational change management activities including communication, training, and user adoption
Coordinate go-live planning, hypercare support, and transition to operations, ensuring smooth handover to support teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline
8+ years of IT project management experience delivering technology and/or business change initiatives
5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or broader life sciences environments
Demonstrated experience managing projects in one or more of the following areas: Clinical systems (eClinical, EDC, CTMS, eTMF), R&D / laboratory / translational research solutions, Pharmacovigilance / safety systems, Regulatory, Quality, or Medical Affairs platforms, Commercial, CRM, patient support, or data and analytics solutions
Proven experience with Agile delivery, including leading or closely supporting Scrum or Kanban teams
Hands-on experience with JIRA and standard project management tools (e.g., MS Project or Smartsheet, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging senior leadership
Preferred
Advanced degree (e.g., MS, MBA) in a relevant field
Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, CSM, or PMI-ACP
Experience with GxP / validated systems and familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11 and data privacy requirements
Prior experience in oncology, rare diseases, or high-growth biopharma environments
Exposure to portfolio, program, and capacity planning across multiple concurrent initiatives
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive insurance options
Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
Paid parental leave
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Wellness and Well-being programs
Company
CGI
CGI is an IT and business consulting services firm that offers consulting, cyber security, cloud, and IT services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$1.2B2025-03-12Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2024-09-03Post Ipo Debt· $550.87M
1998-10-06IPO
Leadership Team
François Boulanger
President and Chief Executive Officer at CGI
Raymond McMann
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