Our client is currently seeking a Senior IT Program Manager for Clinical Systems. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Consult with management and review approved projects to determine goals, time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements and allotment of resources Review and approve project plans, specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources Ensure adherence to technical scope and objectives of projects Ensure adherence to scheduled project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks Resolve conflicts in assigned duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority to project personnel Direct and coordinate activities of project management personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget Review status reports prepared by project personnel, and oversees the modification of schedules and plans as required Prepare program status reports, and keep management, clients and others informed of program status and related issues Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems Coordinate and respond to requests for changes from original specifications Monitor project results against plan Review and approve technical and project documentation Senior IT Program Manager Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, engineering or a related discipline with an information technology focus; highly desirable to have M.B.A. degree or equivalent, PMP or PgM certified, extensive related project management experience Eight to twelve years of progressive broad-based project or program management experience Five to seven years of demonstrated management/supervisory experience in systems development or IT Operations Five or more years working in the pharmaceutical or bio-technology sector Ability to create and maintain project schedules, budgets and forecasts, manage issues and risks, and execute against plans Capability to manage internal and external projects from inception to successful implementation Firm understanding of the software development/configuration process, including requirement gathering, analysis/design, development tools/technologies, release/version control, contemporary testing methodologies and deployment management Expertise in setting and managing customer expectations Skill in conceptualizing creative solutions, as well as documenting them and presenting/selling them to senior management Strong customer focus and ability to manage client expectations Ability to communicate needs and schedules to IT and clients, as well as ensure that plans are in place and standards are adhered to Solid project management skills with ability to multitask and manage multiple small to large projects in a cross-functional environment Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff to apply skills and techniques to solve dynamic problems Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as ability to present and explain technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others and gains understanding