Project Manager, Portfolio Program Management

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Project Manager, Portfolio Program Management for a contract assignment with one of our premier BioTech clients in Boston, MA.

Responsibilities :
The Project Manager, Portfolio Program Management (PPM) is responsible for the planning and execution of product development projects that add companion diagnostic (CDx) claims to existing products. The Project Manager works closely with program managers and other team members to develop, define, and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables and identify the needed resources for projects and programs. The position is highly cross-functional and visible across the firm

• Builds and grows partnership to support business growth
• Develops, monitors, and controls project schedules, scope, and resources
• Leads internal and external project team meetings, ensuring there are actionable and documented meeting outputs that are followed up to ensure project progress is maintained while issues and risks are identified
• Manages project associated risks including prioritization, escalation, and resolution of the identified risks
• Establishes strong, cross-functional, and cross-business relationships that encourage horizontal thinking and collaboration within the firm as well as with external partners
• Develops and provides project updates as required
• Presents project updates at quarterly review meetings to leadership
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of experience in a program or project management role
• Certifications & Licenses:
  • Certified Scrum Master
  • Project Management Professional
• AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• SCRUM TEAM LEADERSHIP
• PROJECT SCOPE DEFINITION
• PROJECT PLANNING
• RISK MITIGATION
• ISSUE RESOLUTION
• STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
• REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
• SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT IN REGULATED ENVIRONMENTS
• LABORATORY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION
• SCRUM METHODOLOGIES
• WATERFALL METHODOLOGIES
• RATIONAL UNIFIED PROCESS
• KANBAN
• EXTREME PROGRAMMING
• PAIR PROGRAMMING
• SAFE
• TEST-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT
• INVERSION OF CONTROL
• DEPENDENCY INJECTION
• UNIT TEST FRAMEWORKS
• ATTENTION TO DETAIL
• ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
• ADAPTABILITY
• HIPAA COMPLIANCE
• JIRA
• CONFLUENCE
• MICROSOFT PROJECT
• VISIO
• MICROSOFT OFFICE
• EXPERIENCE WITH GEOGRAPHICALLY DISPERSED TEAMS
• VERBAL COMMUNICATION
• WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
• PROBLEM-SOLVING
• ABILITY TO WORK UNDER PRESSURE

Preferred Skills:

• Project management/organization experience
• Biotechnology/medical related field experience
• Experience with Agile methodology
• Strong change management skills; demonstrated ability to formulate change management strategies and lead others to rapidly adapt to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles
• Demonstrated Ability:
  • to respectfully represent a strong position without damaging long-term relationships
  • to make timely decisions in the absence of complete information and under tight deadlines and pressure
  • to look ahead and anticipate future opportunities and challenges, ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment
  • to influence across multiple business functions and organization levels
  • to balance complex priorities and competing stakeholder needs with composure
  • to quickly understand and navigate the organizational structure
• Outstanding written and interpersonal communication including the presentation of complex programs to various customer and stakeholder groups at all levels
• Strong customer focus and commercial intuition
• A self-starter, motivated and able to positively motivate others
• Focused, target driven with a positive, can-do attitude
• Excellent communication and organization skills with an attention to detail
• Document control system experience
• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet and Word
• Understanding of HIPAA and importance of privacy of patient data
• Working knowledge of FDA, ISO, CLIA and CAP regulations
• Commitment to the firm's values: patients, innovation, collaboration, and passion

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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