ICON plc · 15 hours ago
Senior Project Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager of IT to lead and manage projects, ensuring successful execution and delivery of project objectives.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Manage PMDI and/or DSE department projects
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, with quality and adequate resources
Serve as point of contact for other departments initiating projects, ensuring alignment and avoiding duplication
Provide regular project metrics and risk register updates to PMDI Leadership
Provide project management support for digital product and insights development throughout the lifecycle
Deliver regular project status updates, including risks and mitigation strategies
Communicate cross‑functionally to ensure alignment across departments
Review other departmental projects for dependency, impact, and consistency
Facilitate Sprint Planning, Release Planning, Daily Stand‑Ups, Demos, and Retrospectives
Partner with Product Owners/Managers to prioritize backlog items
Drive risk identification and proactive mitigation
Monitor work intake and flow within agile teams
Improve team efficiency and creativity
Assist with creation and management of project plans during implementation or operational phases
Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to create unified program plans across workstreams
Manage multiple high‑priority tasks and expectations
Operate effectively in large-scope, high-complexity agile environment
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree or master's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field
Extensive experience in project management, with a proven track record of leading successful projects in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
Strong proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, with excellent attention to detail
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop effective project strategies
Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience in managing and mentoring teams effectively
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment
Preferred
Familiarity with PV systems (e.g., Argus) and ICSR management
PMP certification
Benefits
Various annual leave entitlements
A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
Life assurance
Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Company
ICON plc
Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.
Founded in 1990
10001+ employees
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Jack B. Yeager
CEO
John Barry
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