Location: Remote, Hybrid preferred - Thousand Oaks, CA

Employment Type: Contingent Worker (Contract, W2)

Contract Length: 12 months (possible extension)

Compensation: $65/$74 per hour (based on experience)

Summary of the Role

Join a large biotech pharmaceutical leader as an Agile Project Leader to drive digital transformation initiatives. This role partners with cross-functional teams to lead Agile delivery, implement organizational change management, and leverage digital tools for improved operational efficiency. You will play a key role in supporting strategic business objectives and translating digital capabilities into measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Agile ceremonies including planning, reviews, retrospectives, and stand-ups to ensure strong team discipline and continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, sprint schedules, work breakdown structures, and task assignments
• Monitor progress against key milestones, escalating issues related to timeline, resources, or quality as needed
• Establish and refine project management processes to improve consistency, predictability, and speed of delivery
• Develop and execute change management plans to drive engagement, adoption, and readiness
• Assess stakeholder needs, manage communication strategies, and proactively address resistance
• Utilize digital tools for automated reporting, enhanced communication, and streamlined documentation
• Act as a liaison across technical, business, and leadership teams for clear and consistent communication
• Collaborate with senior business partners to prioritize and advance enterprise-level digital initiatives
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and opportunities early and provide actionable recommendations

Required Experience & Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in Agile project leadership and delivery
• Experience with organizational change management (OCM) in a technology or digital environment
• Proficient in leveraging digital tools for automation, reporting, and process improvement
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and influence skills
• Ability to manage detailed project plans, timelines, and cross-functional team tasks

Top 3 Must Have Skills

1. Experience with Organizational Change Management (OCM)

2. Experience with AI and the use of automation

3. Proven Agile Delivery & Project Leadership experience

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop and execute continuous improvement processes for Agile teams
• Communicate program status, risks, and insights to leadership
• Coordinate and manage recurring meetings, including facilitation and minute-taking
• Build and maintain project plans, timelines, backlog items, and cross-team tasks
• Utilize digital tools for streamlined reporting, documentation, communication, and data synthesis
• Partner with Product Owners for prioritization, resource planning, and stakeholder engagement

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree
• Master’s degree and 2 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience
• Associate’s degree and 8 years of experience
• High school diploma / GED and 10 years of experience

This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE