Part-Time Technology Project Manager- Life Science System Delivery

Project Manager – Technology & Systems DeliveryPart-time Contract10% travel in MassachusettsJob SummaryThe Project Manager – Technology & Systems Delivery will oversee a varied portfolio of technology implementation, infrastructure, and systems delivery initiatives for life sciences clients. Projects may include cybersecurity enhancements, cloud infrastructure optimization, applied AI/ML initiatives, enterprise application integrations, and laboratory and IT asset management.Experience working in regulated environments and the ability to maintain delivery momentum within a limited weekly schedule are essential.ResponsibilitiesLead projects through the full delivery lifecycle, including project initiation, scope definition, scheduling, budget management, risk and issue tracking, and change control.Maintain accountability for project progress, risks, dependencies, and outstanding issues while providing timely, consistent updates to client stakeholders and internal leadership.Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams consisting of consultants, client IT and security personnel, business stakeholders, and external technology vendors.Organize and facilitate requirements sessions, technical planning meetings, design discussions, and validation workshops. Document decisions, track action items, and ensure outstanding questions are resolved.Monitor project financials, including budget utilization, resource allocation, forecasting, and documentation of scope or contract changes.Apply established project management standards while adapting reporting, governance, and communication practices to the complexity, risk, and needs of each engagement.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.At least five years of project management experience delivering technology implementations, infrastructure initiatives, or enterprise systems integration projects.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects spanning different technical areas, including cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, data and AI, systems integration, and asset management.Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure, preferably Microsoft Azure, enterprise application integration methods, and foundational AI/ML concepts sufficient to coordinate technical teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.Strong understanding of project management fundamentals, including project charters, RAID logs, status reporting, budget and resource tracking, and change management.Experience with project planning and tracking tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, and Jira.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate structured meetings and explain technical information to nontechnical audiences.Experience in life sciences, healthcare, or another regulated industry is highly desirable.Availability to work a consistent schedule of up to 16 hours per week, with flexibility to attend on-site activities in Cambridge, MA approximately 10% of the time.Preferred QualificationsPMP, CAPM, or an equivalent project management certification.Smartsheet Core Product Certification or practical experience using Smartsheet for project portfolio or PMO management.Familiarity with GxP quality requirements, 21 CFR Part 11, and computer systems validation (CSV) principles.Exposure to cybersecurity delivery, cloud financial management (FinOps), or AI/ML implementation methodologies.Experience managing third-party vendors, consultants, or subcontractors under fixed-scope or time-and-materials engagements.Work Location and ScheduleThis is a part-time engagement of up to 16 hours per week. Work will be performed primarily remotely, with on-site attendance in Cambridge, MA required approximately 10% of the time for project workshops, implementation and cutover activities, and stakeholder meetings.Workload may fluctuate around major deployment milestones, pilot evaluation deadlines, and quarterly reporting periods. Weekly hours will be distributed across active projects based on delivery priorities, with flexibility to accommodate periods of increased project activity.