Job Description

Our client, a business consulting firm that advises on and executes complex initiatives to ensure rapid strategy realization with sustainable results works across organizational levels and functions from start-ups to large enterprises primarily within the Life Sciences, Healthcare, Consumer Products, and Industrial sectors. Since inception in 1988, they have served more than 500 clients and completed more than 5,000 projects. Headquartered in Chicago, with regional offices in Boston, St. Louis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Minneapolis, and Parsippany, New Jersey.

The IT Project Manager leads the planning, scheduling and management of projects and programs, applying technical and managerial skills to satisfy business, technology and systems project objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Integrate into the client environment to effectively lead project teams while building positive professional relationships with clients and associates.
• Define project objectives, requirements, and assumptions necessary to structure a project or activity. 
• Plan, schedule, and control project activities to fulfill objectives and satisfy project requirements.
• Develop and drive integrated project plans, aligning project tactics with project strategy.
• Establish, maintain, and lead high performance project teams, serving as the project advocate within the client organization. Lead, coordinate, facilitate, and motivate all associated project resources to gain alignment on project goals and deliverables.
• Lead risk management within project teams, ensuring risks have appropriate mitigation and contingency plans.
• Manage projects within established scope, schedule, and budget while meeting and exceeding IPM project management standards.
• Develop and document high-level strategies for accomplishing specific project objectives.
• Facilitate and lead effective project meetings, manage change and conflict, and develop resource planning estimates to manage project workload and productivity.

DESIRED SKILLS /EXPERIENCE:  

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or an engineering discipline. Advanced degrees are a plus
• 8-20+ years of experience leading business technology initiatives in the life sciences industry
• 5+ years of project management experience in software vendor selection and ERP, and/or CRM implementations. Knowledge of various ERP software platforms (Oracle, SAP, Workday, Infor) 
• Familiarity with data management and migration with the ability to develop and interpret analytics to guide business strategy and decision making
• Knowledge and application of a disciplined project management process (Six Sigma and Project Management Professional certifications are a plus)
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, and/or Waterfall methodologies
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively communicate and build relationships with a broad spectrum of audiences at all organizational levels
• Sound technical aptitude and proven ability to grasp general knowledge of multiple disciplines and technologies with superior computer usage skills
• Strong competencies in planning, project management, and organization with the ability to lead multiple activities and resources while maintaining a focus on quality
• Solid analytical and strategic capabilities and business acumen along with demonstrated work ethic, integrity, and professional conduct and appearance.
• Ability to produce and present clear, concise, and professionally written communications and presentations.

GREAT BENEFITS 

• Full-time employment with a growing company
• Bench time in between projects dedicated to personal and professional development
• Formal new hire orientation to position you for success
• First three (3) weeks – training 
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
• Annual performance bonus 
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and life insurance coverage for employees (95% for dependents, 80% of Pharma, only $1,000 out of pocket co-pays)
• 401(k) matching (50% up to 6% of total annual salary) 
• Business development incentives 
• Philanthropy driven culture
• Paid training and certification (40 hours per year + up to $15,000 tuition reimbursement)
• 100% promotion from within
• Quarterly social activities
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Assistance with relocation

Company Description

MW Partners is a rapidly growing Women and Minority owned company that provides Professional and IT Staffing Services on a contract, contract to hire and direct hire basis.