IT Project Manager_Hybrid@Sunnyvale,CA -On W2 Full Time

Role: IT Project Manager

Location: Sunnyvale, California

Hybrid (mandatory 3 days work from client s office in Sunnyvale, California)

Mandatory Skills: IT Project Management, Awareness of GxP concepts

Desired Skills: PMP, SAFe, or similar project management certification

Domain: Life Sciences & Pharma

Role Summary

Client is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and deliver Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) initiatives in a regulated (GxP) environment. The Project Manager will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of PLM projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines and risks, and ensuring compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

This role requires strong hands-on project management skills, experience delivering enterprise PLM solutions, and working knowledge of GxP compliance within life sciences or medical devices.

Key Responsibilities

PLM Project Delivery

• Lead end-to-end delivery of PLM projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and dependencies across multiple workstreams
• Drive alignment between business stakeholders, IT teams, vendors, and system integrators
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to expected quality standards

Stakeholder & Governance Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders and leadership
• Facilitate project governance forums, status reviews, and executive updates
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and change requests using established governance processes

GxP & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure PLM implementations comply with GxP regulations (e.g., FDA, ISO, CSV principles as applicable)
• Coordinate with Quality, Validation, and Compliance teams to support validation activities
• Ensure required documentation (project plans, requirements, test evidence, approvals) is produced and maintained

Delivery & Operational Excellence

• Apply standard project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid as applicable)
• Oversee vendor and partner deliverables to ensure quality and compliance expectations are met
• Promote best practices for project controls, documentation, and communication