Location: Remote (CST preferred)

Employment Type: Contingent Worker (Contract, W2)

Contract Length: 8 months

Compensation: $44/$48 per hour (based on experience)

Summary of the Role

Lead and manage complex, strategic projects focused on ERP implementation within a large biotech pharmaceutical environment. Oversee all phases of the project life cycle, from planning and feasibility studies to implementation and quality assurance. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment with resource, scope, time, and deliverable requirements. Provide leadership in project tracking, issue escalation, and effective communication across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage high-level, complex projects within scope, cost, quality, and time constraints
• Allocate resources and guide all life cycle phases: feasibility, requirements, analysis, design, testing, planning, and implementation
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams and ensure objective documentation
• Drive process development and change management initiatives
• Utilize MS Project, MS Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Teams for planning and collaboration
• Communicate project milestones and potential risks proactively to stakeholders and teams
• Deliver regular status updates and manage escalations for off-track activities

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing medium to large-scale projects
• Extensive project and program management, especially with business use of systems/software
• ERP implementation experience (SAP to SAP S/4HANA preferred)
• Advanced planning, coordination, and tracking skills
• Excellent communication skills with cross-program resources
• Strong analytical skills and experience with project management best practices
• Expertise in MS Project, MS Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Teams

Preferred Qualifications

• ERP implementation experience with a focus on master data

Top 3 Must Have Skills

1. Project/program management especially involving business use of systems/software

2. Use of tools for planning, coordinating, and tracking

3. ERP implementation (master data preferred)

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and track project workstream activities
• Maintain continuous communication of milestones and deliverables within the team
• Escalate risks and address off-track activities quickly
• Provide timely status updates to leadership and team members

Basic Qualifications

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

This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE