| Looking for, Planisware Project Manager || Cambridge, MA at Cambridge, New York, USA |
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| From: Mayank, Pivotal Technologies [email protected] Reply to: [email protected] "Please mention visa and location while replying, I don't want to miss right candidate" Role: Planisware Project Manager Location: Institute week (2nd week a month); Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA (parking garage - checking on pay) Visa : No H1/OPt Experience : 10+years MUST HAVE 5+ Experience with Planisware Project managed a Planisware implementation Experience with change management as there will be a challenge around user adoption (Scientists and technical people will have a way of doing things and this will change how they do product development moving forward) Methodology is more Agile but he is not tied to a particular one Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute (MRI) and he is seeking a Project Manager to lead their phase 2 of a Planisware Implementation. Planisware is a product development tool for biotech and pharma companies. They had done phase 1 earlier this year where they migrated from MS Project and Sharepoint into Planisware. The next phase (phase 2) kicked off last week where they will be integrating resource planning, cost forecasting, and contract planning. This role is ideally commutable to their Cambridge office in Kendall Square. They do institute week the 2nd week of everything month so ideally they would be able to attend it. However, he is open to non-local talent that needs to be remote. Workstreams in Phase 2: Resource forecasting will be successfully implemented when functional job-roles and their respective utilizations will be assigned to functional activities listed in generic functional plans. Cost forecasting will be successfully implemented once cost information can be dynamically exchanged between PLWE and the Institute's financial planning software Adaptive Insights. The Contract planning capability will be successfully implemented when contract type/timing information can be dynamically exchanged between PLWE and the Institute's contract management software Coupa. THE POSITION Reporting to the Portfolio Management Office Lead (PMOL), the Enterprise Project Management Systems Integration Specialist (EPM-SIS) will plan and manage execution of three critical Planisware Enterprise (PLWE) systems integration projects: The role will be to provide strategic and operational management of projects management activities. This will include supporting teams to develop and recommend implementation strategies, timelines, budget and measurable milestones. She or he will partner with the Planisware Seering Committee team to proactively identify programmatic challenges and risks; and to propose plans to actions to mitigate those risks. The individual contracted in this role will be expected to be flexible in the work that they to do; however, a summary of core responsibilities include the following: Adds new users to both Test and Production environments and manages usage of user license types Hosts training sessions for new users Becomes trained in Planisware Explorer (PEX) to create & modify reports for technical team members and functions, as needed Audits functional plans and IPPs for harmonization, logic and formatting consistency . Helps to communicate any new learnings at technical meetings Provides technical support (troubleshooting, answering questions) to users of Planisware Helps to challenge any unmet requirements of Planisware during Phase 2 of implementation between soft and business go-live Makes changes to toolbars and MRI-specific attributes (updating dropdown lists, creating new attributes, etc.) Setting default parameters for different user profiles Engages with functional team members for Phase 2 resource inputs. Helps organize training materials and perform training for Cost & Resource forecasting in Planisware (post-business Go-Live) Manage communications with stakeholders associated with assigned programs, including creating and distributing meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and meeting schedules, as well as managing SharePoint sites for external collaborators. Ensure execution of functional plans along agreed timelines, monitor sub-teams to drive execution of plans against strategy. Manage day to day operations of assigned projects. Identify and manage critical path activities and the dependencies between those activities. Ensure adequate entry and management of project status information into various dashboard and tracking tools Project Management Best Practices - Build and maintain tools, systems and processes to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Support the Portfolio Management Office Leader in additional deliverables as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate will be an innovative and collaborative individual who thrives in a get it done type of environment with a strong track record of hands on experience in successful project management with the following mix of personal and professional characteristics: 5+ years experience with Planisware Enterprise software (not Planisware Orchestra) 8-10 years experience in the biopharmaceutical industry with experience in supporting product development teams Ability to manage Budget, Forecast to actuals Formal project management training (PMP Preferred) and leadership training reference for a mix of large and small biotech and pharma experience Clear and effective communication skills Strong diplomacy skills as well as executive presence Ability to preemptively identify issues and risks as well as develop mitigation options Strong interpersonal skills; ability to influence others in a highly matrixed organization Passionate, persistent and tenacious. Strong ability to prioritize and operate with a sense of urgency Trustworthy with highest integrity, committed to ethics and scientific standards Strong team player Sense of humor prerequisite Demonstrated passion for the Gates MRIs values with a commitment to deliver results against our mission. Thanks & Regards, Mayank Mer Technical Recruiter https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayank-mer-405972114/ Keywords: information technology golang microsoft Massachusetts |
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