Sr. Project Manager - Digital / IT (SDLC Methodologies, Life Science)

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The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the success of large strategic projects. As needed, they may also provide management for a small program and will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering cross-functional IT projects across the organization in alignment with enterprise delivery standards and governance. They plan, execute and implement projects to deliver intended business outcomes, ideally on time, on budget and within scope according to business priorities. Throughout the lifecycle of the projects, the Senior Project Manager ensures consistent, reliable, and transparent project execution which effectively and efficiently utilizes organization resources.

This position reports to the Director IT Project and Portfolio Management and is part of the Information Technology (IT) team. There is a preference for candidates who can work on-site in Coralville, IA, or Fargo, ND. While this req is posted as on-site in the US, applications from qualified candidates in other US locations will be considered equally.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Plan and manage IT projects across multiple domains, including application, infrastructure, platform, and digital initiatives.

• Develop and maintain project plans, including scope, schedule, dependencies, risks, and resource needs while ensuring projects follow defined delivery methodologies, standards, and governance processes.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure effective execution and issue resolution.

• Track and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating as appropriate through governance channels.

• Provide clear and timely project status reporting, including milestones, risks, and delivery health

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline. PMP certification strongly preferred.

• Prefer minimum of five years project management experience serving in the role as a project manager

• Knowledge and experience in the use of project management and SDLC methodologies and tools demonstrated mastery of process change, product development, manufacturing or software development.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in addition to facilitation and presentation skills.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel – list specifics 5% travel, overnight, within territory or locations

• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 0 lb, any other physical requirements

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Project management, DBS certification (i.e., visual project management, problem solving, daily management, etc.)

IDT, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At IDT we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for IDT can provide.

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