Technology Project Manager

Company & Role Description

Founded in 2002, Tanner Pharma Group is a specialty service provider in the biopharmaceutical industry focused on improving patient access to medicines on a global basis. Tanner Pharma offers its biopharmaceutical partners a portfolio of four distinct service offerings that span the product lifecycle from clinical development to commercialization. With its global headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina and offices in the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Brazil, Tanner Pharma is in a phase of rapid growth.

The Technology Project Manager is responsible for support of Technology initiatives across the Company. This role will manage critical projects across the company that have a high impact and visibility. The Technology Project Manager will be an integral part of all core technology project rollout, leading or supporting the requirements gathering, design, build, technical documentation, reference guides and training. The goal would be to become proficient in Tanner’s technology and expertly oversee key new initiative build for the company.

Role Accountabilities

Expected Responsibilities for the Technology Project Manager are:

Technology Initiatives

• Lead any net new technology requests for software or applications across the company.
• Gather technical requirements from the business.
• Build Request for Proposals (RFP’s) or Request for Information (RFI’s).
• Research applications for potential to meet our needs.
• Reach out to Company’s for initial touchpoint and set up of demos.
• Understand stakeholder’s expectations and objectives.
• Track all application requirements against business requirements.
• Identifies and establishes project milestones, identifies tasks, dependencies, and timelines.
• Help the business pick application that will best meet needs.
• Maintaining Project timeframes and status reports.
• Manage the configuration of the system- be the liaison between the business and the software company.
• As part of the planning and management of the delivery, define and evaluate problems and dependencies and plan effective solutions. Must be able to identify possible issues before they become impactful problems and to successfully mitigate to keep the project (and personnel) on schedule.
• Must be able to succinctly present progress as well as issues and be able to provide possible solutions as well as take constructive criticism and not let it affect him/her.
• Support creation of all critical documentation- and/or ensure documentation is created or updated to support training, testing, and Quick Reference Guides (QRGs).
• Support the rollout of technology through training.
• Successfully move software from ‘initiative to base support model’ once launched.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with management, team members and stakeholders.
• Determine and define clear deliverables, roles and responsibilities for staff members required for specific projects or initiatives.
• Hold regular team meetings to determine progress and address any questions or challenges regarding projects.
• Must be able to identify changing priorities within the project and move resources to continue the most effective use of the resources.
• Self-motivated and quick learner who can take the full ownership of assignments/projects and hit the ground running.
• Strategically and tactfully communicate deliverables, red flags, and accountability for next steps with thoughtful timelines, to internal and external stakeholders.
• Determine and define clear deliverables, roles and responsibilities for staff members required for specific projects or initiatives.

Desired Candidate Profile & Capabilities
Required:

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent role-related experience.
• Local to Charlotte Area.
• 5 years+ of direct project management experience. Preferred global or companywide technology project management experience.
• Applicable knowledge in Office 365 applications.
• Ability to dig into a new software or application and easily pick it up.

Preferred:

• Experience using NetSuite or ERP system

Soft skills:

• Project Management: Able to effectively coordinate a project from start to finish; using effective communication, interpersonal skills, and organization to complete projects within defined parameters and timelines.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the big picture, plan ahead, and put thought into action to the advantage of the business.
• Problem Solving: Able to handle difficult or unexpected situations in the workplace as well as complex business challenges.
• Multitasking: The ability to manage multiple responsibilities at once by focusing on one task while keeping track of others; the ability to juggle multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong Analytical Skills: The ability to collect, organize, visualize, and assimilate data to see patterns, draw conclusions, and find solutions for the business.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience
• 401K (US)
• Health insurance
• Attractive performance incentive plan
• Vacation, Volunteer and paid sick leave

Tanner Pharma Group’s Core Values: Everything we do at Tanner Pharma Group is dictated by our values. We take them very seriously, and we’re proud of this unwavering commitment.

Check out www.tannerpharma.com to learn more about our company.

Candidates may be required to organize reference calls upon request. Confidentiality will be respected. Additionally, Pre-employment drug and background screening will be required.

Tanner Pharma Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time | Exempt
Job Types: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Experience Level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Project management: 5 years (Required)
• IT and Technology: 2 years (Preferred)
• Office 365: 5 years (Required)

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Work Location: Remote