About the position
We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. IT Project Manager with proven success delivering IT projects ranging from simple enhancements to complex, multi-system initiatives and implementations within the biomedical, life sciences, or healthcare technology sectors. This hybrid role is based out of Tampa, FL, supporting the IT organization with a blend of project management, business process improvement, and organizational change management. This role will partner with cross-functional operational and corporate teams to improve systems, strengthen processes, deliver projects on time and on budget, and ensure successful adoption of technology solutions in a regulated environment.
Responsibilities
• Lead full-lifecycle projects for IT systems supporting lab operations, research, clinical workflows, QA/RA, and enterprise functions.
• Build and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and governance structures.
• Ensure compliance with GxP, FDA guidance, HIPAA, cybersecurity standards, CSV, and organizational policies.
• Manage vendors, contracts, and cross-functional resources supporting system implementations and enhancements.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and interdependencies with data-driven decision-making.
• Analyze current-state processes across biomedical and IT domains; design measurable future-state improvements.
• Facilitate process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma problem solving, and workflow optimization sessions.
• Implement process controls and documentation aligned with regulatory and audit expectations.
• Partner with QA/RA, lab, and business owners to ensure processes remain efficient and compliant.
• Develop and execute OCM strategies for IT-led transformations, system deployments, and process redesigns.
• Conduct stakeholder analysis, change impact assessments, and readiness evaluations.
• Create communications, training, and adoption plans tailored to technical and scientific audiences.
• Track adoption KPIs and adjust strategies to ensure sustained behavior and process change.
• Serve as a strategic liaison across IT, research, lab operations, clinical, regulatory, supply chain, and leadership teams.
• Facilitate workshops, requirements sessions, demos, and executive updates.
• Drive alignment and ensure stakeholders understand impacts, timelines, and decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Ensure system scalability, security, and adherence to best practices for enterprise architecture
Requirements
• Minimum 5 years of progressive project management experience in IT environments.
• Minimum 3 end-to-end ERP Implementations.
• Grasp of broader enterprise systems such as ERP, LIMS, HRIS, QMS, MES, CRM, data platforms, and/or validated systems.
• Proven business process improvement achievements with quantifiable results.
• Hands-on experience executing change management strategies and adoption plans.
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
Nice-to-haves
• Certifications: PMP, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, and/or Agile.
• Experience in biomedical, life sciences, pharma, biotech, med device, or healthcare.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and validated IT environments.
• Previous work within an IT PMO or Digital Transformation group.
Benefits
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Matching 401K
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• and Disability Insurance