"Alerted.org

IT Project Manager

**Category:** Project Management

**Main location:** United States, Massachusetts, Boston

**Position ID:** J1225-1026

**Employment Type:** Full Time

By playing this video you consent to Google/YouTube processing your data and using cookies –Learn more (xweb.asp?clid=21001&page=cookiespolicy#integrationofyoutube) .

Position Description:

The IT Project Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of technology and business change initiatives within a life sciences / pharmaceutical environment. This role will oversee project planning, execution, governance, and stakeholder management across functions such as R&D, clinical, regulatory, quality, and commercial, with a strong emphasis on Agile delivery practices.

This position can be performed from the Boston, MA CGI office with weekly hybrid travel to the Seaport, MA client office.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Project Planning & Delivery

. Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation through closure for medium-to-large IT and business projects.

. Define and maintain project scope, objectives, success criteria, timelines, and budgets.

. Develop and manage integrated project plans, RAID logs, resource plans, and financial forecasts.

. Coordinate cross-functional teams (business, IT, QA, security, vendors) to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

. Ensure alignment with internal PMO standards, SDLC / CSV processes, and governance frameworks.

Requirements & Business Process Management

. Lead requirements gathering through interviews, workshops, and other elicitation techniques.

. Translate business needs into epics, features, and user stories, maintaining a prioritized backlog.

. Facilitate design and business process improvement workshops, challenging current-state where appropriate.

. Document current- and future-state processes, workflows, and data flows with attention to GxP and regulatory implications.

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance

. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across R&D, clinical, medical, regulatory, commercial, and corporate functions.

. Manage expectations and drive alignment on scope, priorities, risks, and dependencies.

. Prepare and deliver clear, executive-ready status reports, dashboards, and steering committee materials.

. Facilitate governance forums, issue resolution, and decision-making in line with established governance structures.

Risk, Issue, Dependency & Vendor Management

. Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans.

. Oversee third-party vendors and implementation partners, ensuring adherence to contracts, SLAs, and project objectives.

. Support RFI/RFP processes, including requirements definition, vendor evaluation, solution demos, and SOW/contract review.

Agile Delivery & Ways of Working

. Lead or support Agile and hybrid delivery models, selecting the appropriate approach based on project context.

. Drive effective use of Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban; exposure to SAFe or similar scaling frameworks is a plus).

. Plan and facilitate Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

. Utilize JIRA (and related tools such as Confluence) for backlog management, sprint tracking, and reporting.

. Analyze and report on capacity, velocity, and throughput to support forecasting and continuous improvement.

. Champion continuous improvement of delivery practices, tools, and templates across teams.

Compliance, Quality & Change Management

. Ensure project deliverables and documentation are audit-ready and compliant with relevant regulations (e.g., GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, data privacy).

. Collaborate with Quality, IT Security, and Compliance teams to ensure appropriate validation and cybersecurity controls.

. Support organizational change management activities including communication, training, and user adoption.

. Coordinate go-live planning, hypercare support, and transition to operations, ensuring smooth handover to support teams.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

. Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

. 8+ years of IT project management experience delivering technology and/or business change initiatives.

. 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or broader life sciences environments.

. Demonstrated experience managing projects in one or more of the following areas:

o Clinical systems (eClinical, EDC, CTMS, eTMF)

o R&D / laboratory / translational research solutions

o Pharmacovigilance / safety systems

o Regulatory, Quality, or Medical Affairs platforms

o Commercial, CRM, patient support, or data and analytics solutions

. Proven experience with Agile delivery, including leading or closely supporting Scrum or Kanban teams.

. Hands-on experience with JIRA and standard project management tools (e.g., MS Project or Smartsheet, Excel, PowerPoint).

. Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging senior leadership.

Preferred:

. Advanced degree (e.g., MS, MBA) in a relevant field.

. Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, CSM, or PMI-ACP.

. Experience with GxP / validated systems and familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11 and data privacy requirements.

. Prior experience in oncology, rare diseases, or high-growth biopharma environments.

. Exposure to portfolio, program, and capacity planning across multiple concurrent initiatives.

Other Information:

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $83,900.00 - $146,800.00.

CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

. Competitive compensation

. Comprehensive insurance options

. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan

. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time

. Paid parental leave

. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

. Wellness and Well-being programs

\#LI-MP2

Skills:

+ Jira

+ Life Sciences

+ Project Management

+ Quality Management

+ Scrum Master

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at [email protected] . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. **Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.**

We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Clickhere (https://cgi-veterans.jobs/) to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.

All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.