[Remote] Information Technology Project Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. FTSi.Tech is a staffing agency seeking an IT Project Manager for a long-term contract in the biotechnology industry. The role involves managing the end-to-end project lifecycle, coordinating across teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with business outcomes.ResponsibilitiesOwn the full project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closureDevelop and maintain integrated project plans, including scope, timelines, dependencies, milestones, and resource alignmentDrive execution across multiple concurrent workstreams (infrastructure, identity, collaboration, endpoint, applications)Ensure adherence to integration standards, governance, and delivery practicesEstablish and maintain project governance structure, including cadence, reporting, and escalation pathsProvide clear, executive-level status reporting (progress, risks, decisions, financials, outcomes)Manage and maintain RAID logs (Risks, Actions, Issues, Dependencies) and drive timely resolutionPrepare and present SteerCo and ELT-ready updatesTrack and enforce milestones, deliverables, and accountability across teamsIdentify and resolve cross-functional dependencies and blockers earlyEnsure disciplined follow-up on actions, decisions, and commitmentsFacilitate cross-team collaboration to maintain delivery momentumServe as the primary coordination point between internal IT, integration teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors/partnersDrive alignment on priorities, scope, and outcomesCommunicate impacts, risks, and trade-offs with clarity and transparencyProactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issuesLead structured escalation with clear recommendations and decision requestsManage scope and change controls to protect delivery outcomes and timelinesEnsure completion of operational readiness activities, including support model alignment, service desk and escalation workflows, and monitoring and reporting readinessOversee transition to steady-state operations with clear ownership and documentationDefine measurable success criteria upfront (timeline, quality, adoption, stability)Track progress against KPIs and business outcomesEnsure projects deliver operational value, stability, and user experience improvementsEstablish and maintain program governance for integration activities across Infrastructure & Operations and Enterprise SystemsLead phased rollout activities across proof of concept, pilot, and full deployment stagesManage wave-based deployment across 5K+ endpoints and 3K+ VDIsDrive closure of key readiness activities, including SOC operating model alignment, support and escalation workflows, Defender transition validation, and reporting and visibility enablementAlign IT Operations, Security, Service Desk, Infrastructure teams, Enterprise Systems stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure execution across interconnected integration workstreamsSynchronize workstation and VDI workstreams to maintain dependency alignment, minimize operational disruption, and support a cohesive deployment approachEstablish centralized deployment tracking for installation status, deployment waves, and segmentationDefine cross-functional pilot cohorts, validate readiness outcomes, and gate rollout progression based on agreed success criteriaSkills10+ years of IT Project / Program Management experience, including large enterprise environmentsProven experience leading M&A or large-scale integration programsDemonstrated success managing complex, multi-workstream IT projectsStrong expertise in infrastructure and cloud migrations, identity and endpoint integration, and enterprise application integrationsExperience managing global, cross-functional teams and vendorsBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field7+ years of experience managing large-scale IT programs, infrastructure initiatives, or enterprise transformation projects, preferably including merger, acquisition, or integration-related workProven experience coordinating cross-functional teams, external vendors, and managed service partners across complex delivery programsDemonstrated ability to drive project timelines, manage multiple concurrent workstreams, and proactively monitor dependencies and risks within a structured program governance modelStrong understanding of Infrastructure & Operations domains, including endpoint management, virtual desktop environments, identity and access, collaboration platforms, security tooling, and enterprise application dependenciesExperience supporting operational readiness activities such as support model definition, escalation planning, transition validation, reporting design, and go-live preparednessExcellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present status, risks, and decisions to senior leadership and SteerCo audiencesExperience with project and deployment tracking tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, ServiceNow, or similar platforms used for enterprise program executionPMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certificationExperience working within similar regulated enterprise environmentsFamiliarity with ServiceNow, M365, and enterprise integration toolingPMP, ITIL or similar program and change management certificationsCompany OverviewFTSi.Tech offers temporary staffing, direct hire, payroll, staffing, recruiting, outsourcing, strategy, and consulting services. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.ftsi.tech.