Information Technology Project Manager

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This is an independent consulting role with Our client, a global leader in clinical research and drug development, is looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead technology-driven projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end IT project management, including project definition, scoping, planning, execution, and delivery.
Manage stakeholders and cross-functional teams across multiple geographies and functions.
Own project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage project risks, issues, quality, and financials, ensuring timely mitigation and delivery.
Develop and maintain project plans, roadmaps, status reports, risk/issue logs, and project documentation.
Define functional requirements and specifications and coordinate with Business Analysts and technical teams.
Manage UAT, system validation, technical change control, and go-live activities.
Conduct project meetings, track milestones and deliverables, and provide regular updates to senior management.
Ensure effective communication and collaboration with IT, business, and external stakeholders while maintaining strict confidentiality.
NOTE:
Duration - 6 months (extendable)
Location - Remote
Capacity - Full Time
Skills Required
Qualification to degree level, within a technology-related discipline or equivalent experience.
10 + years’ experience successfully managing projects of various sizes.
PMP, PRINCE 2, PMI-ACP or another relevant project management certification desirable.
Systems integration experience highly desirable. Particularly in an M&A capacity.
Experience of being responsible for critical processes and tasks.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks through good time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team and deliver to multiple, tight deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish rapport with stakeholders, gathering information, providing project updates and assisting in training new users.
Ability to systematically analyse complex problems, draw relevant conclusions and implement appropriate solutions, both in the short and long term.

Work arrangement
Yes