IT Project Manager
IT, Operations
Remote
- Leads and manages the migration from a VMware-based virtual environment to Nutanix.
- Responsible for planning, execution, coordination, user adoption, training, and overall project delivery.
Requirements:
- Project management experience (2+ years minimum preferred).
- Possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Can effectively engage business users, senior leadership, and occasionally executive-level stakeholders.
- Have experience managing infrastructure-related projects or migrations.
- Are adaptable, organized, and eager to learn.
Preferred Experience
Strongly preferred:
- monday.com
- Azure DevOps (DevOps tools)
- Infrastructure migration projects
- VMware and/or Nutanix experience
Nice to have:
- Workday/HCM experience
- PMP certification (preferred, not required)
No specific industry requirement; however, experience working in highly regulated environments is beneficial
Experience & Skills
Minimum 2 years of professional experience in a comparable role.
Minimum 2 years of subject-matter related professional experience.
Project management experience.
Project leadership experience.
Strong communication skills.
Strong interpersonal/people skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with leadership and key stakeholders.
Basic PC/computer proficiency.
Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
Proven ability to manage projects, priorities, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Candidates should demonstrate:
Strong project and program management capabilities.
Project leadership experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to influence and communicate upward to leadership.
Strong stakeholder-management and interpersonal skills.
Flexibility working with global teams and international time zone overlap.
Availability during Eastern or Central Time Zone business hours.
Position Overview:
The IT project manager will serve as the project manager for IT supported initiatives. As a PM, you will be responsible for the successful execution of projects, from project initiation through final closeout. The ideal candidate would be expected to be resourceful, and a self-starter. You will work in a matrix style organization requiring excellent coordination skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
You will lead a portfolio of IT initiatives aimed at transforming and raising performance level of Varian business lines, business functions, and regions
You will team up with technical and business teams to deliver initiatives for integrated and intelligent value chain management
You will organize inter-disciplinary teams (business & IT) to be able to manage complex business and technical risks
You will support multi-functional teams of business experts in identifying and solving complex data and system dependencies
Responsibilities:
Direct all phases of projects from inception through completion
Work closely with project sponsor and cross-functional teams to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives
The project manager will also collaborate with other members of the PMO team to implement tools and processes to enable a high functioning, high impact, analytically driven IT organization
Responsible for the cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance of the assigned project(s)
Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
Lead and drive multi-disciplinary and cross functional teams, including engineering, operations, vendor management, logistics and services to ensure successful project execution
Provide regular updates to team, management, and PMO on work performed, plans, budget, and overall status
Identify project problems and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department
Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for managers and stakeholders.
Knowledge And Experience
Advanced communication skills (Both oral and written)
Advanced presentation skills
Proficient in utilizing business tools such as: E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with HCM (e.g., Workday) or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired.
Ability to facilitate business process and value stream mapping sessions
Ability to facilitate workshops to develop business requirements and solutions
IT Infrastructure services and architecture
Information security & data privacy as applicable in healthcare industry, or equivalent in another regulated industry
IT systems in a quality regulated medical environment
Current IT technologies and standards
ITIL knowledge together with ITSM experience
Working with Lean, Agile and/or CCPM methodologies
Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, And Experience
Project Management experience within large/complex business driven projects; PMP or equivalent certification preferred
Experience in working with C-level and senior leadership
Vendor/supplier management
ITIL Certification or process knowledge