Principal Project Manager

Summary

Join fme Global Life Sciences as an experienced Principal Project Manager to lead teams on complex projects within the life sciences industry. You will manage high-profile projects for key clients, overseeing all aspects from planning and execution to stakeholder communication and risk mitigation. This role requires a deep understanding of regulated systems, particularly Veeva Vault, and strong leadership and communication skills. The position is remote, based in the Eastern time zone, with occasional travel. fme offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years' experience as a Project Manager in the life sciences industry
• Experience with business solution deployments leveraging enterprise content services platforms for clients
• PMP, PRINCE2, or CSM certification
• Experience with Veeva Vault (Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, or Safety), Generis CARA, TrackWise/TrackWise Digital, or OpenText Documentum projects
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Problem-solving and collaborative approach to projects
• Self-motivated and directed
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Business fluent-level English proficiency (spoken and written)

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain program governance structures and processes, including regular meetings, reporting mechanisms, and decision-making frameworks across fme and client leadership
• Lead client-facing meetings with technical lead support as well as holding regular technical team meetings to measure progress, address questions, and support the remediation of project challenges
• Lead and provide direction and guidance for a wide array of activities associated with project planning and management to ensure that all assigned projects are completed on time, within budget, and to client specifications. Monitor the performance of projects, tracking key metrics and milestones to assess progress and identify areas for improvement
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including senior management (client and fme), client project management, and external partners, communicating program status, risks, and issues at a regular cadence. Present periodic project status presentations to the fme C-Suite and PMO as well as client leadership, as required
• Assign and oversee daily tasks of the designated technical personnel in collaboration with the technical lead to ensure adheres to project timeline and completion of tasks in alignment with established project milestones
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project delivery, working closely with project managers and stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies
• Adhere to ISO 9001: Quality Management standard and processes and confirms project deliverables meet quality standards and comply with relevant regulations and requirements
• Adhere to fme formal project management methodology for all projects
• Serve as the main point of contact and be accountable for the management of changes to project scope, schedule, and budget, assessing the impact on the program and implementing appropriate change control processes

Preferred Qualifications

Experience delivering projects from a software or services provider or consulting firm

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• 401k with company match
• Life Insurance, Short & Long-term Disability Plans
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick/Personal & 10 Paid Holidays)
• Employee Referral Program
• Training & Development & Company Retreats
• Wellness Resources/Employee Assistance Program