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NJ Chapter Member Resumes

NJ Chapter PMI Members can have their resumes posted on this site by e-mailing a copy to the webmaster(:@:)pminj.org.  The resume will be posted for three (3) months.

Current resumes:

Expire 5-1-2008
  • Colin Dino
  • Michael Goldberg
  • Alan Gopin
  • Frederick Haas
  • Brian Jackson
  • Purnima Kunjathoor
  • Jill Mondrone
  • Thomas O'Brien
    • Expire 6-1-2008
  • Cliff DeAnna
  • Dennis Loesch
    • Expire 7-1-2008
     
  • Kurt Alexander
  • Kunal Bose
  • Rob Brenner
  • Mike Chrepta
  • Manshi Joisher
  • Donna Long
  • Maria Mantoudakis
  • Lee Whiteman
    • Expire 8-1-2008
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    Current Job Postings

    Project Manager/Principal Consultant

    The executive team at Top Gun Sales Performance System is initiating a search to fill openings within its technology group located in Secaucus, NJ.

    The Project Manager position will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines. This will include acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-parties. The Project Manager will also define project objectives and oversee customer service and quality control throughout the project life cycle.

    The successful candidate will have a laser focus on serving internal and external customers, and will play a vital role in client consulting as well as the dissemination of key metrics. They will use their proven project management experience to expedite problem solving and contribute to the business processes of the client.

    Responsibilities
     Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support the client’s business in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
     Develop full-scale project plan and associated communications documents
     Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
     Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
     Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
     Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths
     Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
     Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans
     Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and be accountable for their assigned work
     Conduct project post mortems and create recommendations reports in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements
     Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management

    Job Requirements
     College degree
     Direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
     Strong familiarity with project management software, especially  Microsoft Project and Visio
     Management experience
      Outstanding written and oral communication skills
     Technically competent with various software programs, including the Microsoft suite
     Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential

    Desirable Experience
     LAN, WAN, Lotus Notes, SalesLogix, FTP, Database management, SQL & Oracle, PD desktop administration, and technical documentation are highly prized

    Ideal Candidate should Demonstrate
     Business acumen and interpersonal savvy
     Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments
     Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills
     Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving aptitude
     Prompt and efficient reaction to project adjustments and alterations.
     Flexibility during times of change
     Tenacity, political sensitivity and a great sense of humor

    Work Conditions
     Overtime may be required in meet project deadlines.
     Some travel may be required for the purpose of meeting with clients, stakeholders, or off-site personnel/management.

    Compensation:
    Based on Experience

    Contact:
    Alexander Mundy
    Human Resource Development Manager
    7577 Central Parke Blvd, Suite 103
    Mason, OH 45040
    Office: (513) 770-0870 Ext 702
    E-Mail: amundy@TopGunSPS.com

    Project Manager – Data Center Migration Project

    Location:  Hightstown, New Jersey and Manhattan
    Duration:  Consulting – 6+ months

    Four Infrastructure Project Manager consulting positions.  Some will work on Data Center Migration project and others will provide backfill for PM's who are assigned to migration project.
    Project Managers needed to assist with large scale Data Center Migration project.  Will be responsible for creating plans and strategy for risk identification, qualification and mitigation.  Will be responsible for negotiating schedules, managing milestones and resources for project.  Candidate will monitor and control project deliverables, activities, and dependencies.  Must have strong MS Project skills and have good organizational, communication, coordination and documentation capabilities.

    Most of the work will be done in Hightstown facility with some meetings in their NYC location.  Must be able to commute to both locations.

    PMP Certification is highly desired.

    Contact:
    Moira Swallow, Director of Recruiting, Tryton Solutions at mswallow@trytonsolutions.com or 860-676-7860

    Project Developer/Manager

    Company name: ACNielsen BASES
    Location: Parsippany, NJ

    Position Description:
    Project Developers manage the execution of research studies, including creating comprehensive questionnaires addressing specific client issues, ensuring correct sampling specifications, monitoring the quality and timing of the data collection process, and controlling costs. They serve as liaison between clients, account teams, internal operations departments and outside vendors on market research studies. As a key member of the overall research study, the Project Developer provides critical expertise to the team and to the fulfillment of client deliverables.

    Qualifications:
     Strong mathematical and writing skills
     Excellent communication and organizational skills
     Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadline and multi-task
     Previous project management experience at a market research supplier is helpful, but not required.
     Exact starting position will be based on skills and previous relevant experience.

    FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION, APPLY ON-LINE:

    http://appclix.postmasterlx.com/track.html?pid=402881bd192793a801196eaeb2612a12&source=pminewjersey

    Project Manager

    Project Manager Job Description:

    Our client, a rapidly growing network integration company dealing with Data, Voice and Security is looking for a Project Manager to join their team.

    On a day-to-day basis, this individual will be responsible for handling 4-6 projects throughout New Jersey. The candidate will work with Account Managers, Design and Network Engineers to establish project plans including project management, documentation, project execution tasks and milestones. Will serve as a primary customer contact from the beginning of the project to completion. Will set up projects, task lists and assign resources in the company system. Work with client to ensure project prerequisites and client tasks are being met. Will work with managers to dispatch resources. A cell phone, laptop and mileage/toll reimbursement will be provided.

    In order to be qualified for this position, this individual must have 3 plus years of current project management experience. A knowledge of network switches, electronic servers and server configuration. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, problem solving and customers service skills. A valid drivers license is a must.

    The position is scheduled for a 6 month contract, at which point the client may offer a permanent opportunity.

    Required Skills:
              PROJECT MANAGER
              NETWORK SWITCHES
              ELECTRONIC SERVERS
              SERVER CONFIGURATION

    Contact Information:
    Joseph J. Grzes
    jgrzes@teksystems.com
    TEKsystems, Inc. - Parsippany, New Jersey
    500 Lanidex Plaza
    2nd Floor
    Parsippany, NJ 07054
    TEL: (973) 434-6071
    TEL: (973) 434-6100

    Program Manager- Maritime Covert Surveillance Aircraft (MCSA)

    Schweizer Aircraft Corp.
    Reports to:  Director of Government and Development Programs

    JOB SUMMARY:
    The ideal candidate for the Program Manager for the Maritime Covert Surveillance Aircraft (MCSA) program will be responsible for activities that include but are not limited to the following:
     Provide primary interface between the program office and manufacturing operations, design and process engineering, purchasing, production control and quality.
     Ensure that schedule, cost and quality objectives are met on an on-going basis on assigned programs.
     Provide direction for assignment of priorities and scheduling of all program manufacturing, procurement and engineering activities.
     Coordinate with internal and external suppliers to collect and deliver current schedule information.
     Provide manufacturing status and, if required, reports earned value data for the aircraft production.
     Responsible for collaborating with management and team members to plan, create, monitor and analyze program schedule performance related metrics.
     Conduct weekly/monthly detailed analysis for major program events.
     Analyze key milestones in order to provide status updates to the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and ETC data.
     Application of ACE tools in the program value stream

    REQUIREMENTS:
     Leads the Maritime Covert Surveillance Aircraft (MCSA) program team.
     Prepares, monitors and will be responsible for budget, staffing and the business/financial/operational results of their projects.
     Possesses expert knowledge that extends across multiple disciplines.
     Must have the ability to manage, forecast and solve problems.
     Ability to interact with clients that include the US Coast Guard, Customs, Border Protection, Homeland Security and other government agencies.
     High level written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills in a high volume work environment required.
     Must possess the ability to prepare and present briefing materials to management and customers in an efficient and professional manner.
     Strong experience utilizing and working with EVMS tools and principles.
     DCMA and GFR interface experience is preferred
     Preferred candidate will possess experience attaining a commercial FAA certification and meeting military standards for fixed-wing aircraft while ensuring the program meets US Contract Regulations.
     United States Citizenship is required.

    EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
    The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in an appropriate discipline and meet the following experience levels:
     BA/BS degree with 6-10+ years experience
     MA/MS degree with 4-7+ years experience
     PhD degree with 2-4+ years experience

    Contact
    Cas Hill
    Managing Partner
    Hill Associates LLC
    183 Bayberry Road
    Fairfield, CT 06825
    Cell: 203-522-2218
    Voice: 203-374-6838
    E-mail: Hillassociates@optonline.net

    Project Manager

    SPX Cooling Technologies requires a Project Manager to act as the main contact and key responsible person for specified Dry Cooling projects, but particularly for Air Cooled Heat Exchanger (ACHE) and HexaCool product lines. Main responsibilities include managing all aspects of projects, leading procurement and engineering efforts and ensuring that all project phases are completed in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

    Responsibilities
     Establishing and leading the project team by facilitating and nurturing lines of communication between project members of various disciplines, including engineering, purchasing, expediting, finance, and construction.
     Project review and scheduling
     Assisting construction advisors
     Participating in vendor selection
     Approving/recommending Purchase Order awards
     Writing subcontracts and managing subcontractors
     Owning the project
     Projecting gross margins by monitoring material, labor and cost

    The successful incumbent will possess strong leadership skills and will be able to effectively communicate with both internal resources and the customer in order to optimize the satisfaction of both.

    Qualifications Required:
     Bachelor's degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering
     5-7 years of experience in the Power plant/major equipment industry
     Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred

    For more information or to apply go http://spxcooling.com/en/careers Job # 102754 EEO

    Senior Manager, Client Projects

    Job Purpose:
    This Senior Manager, Client Projects position will manage the implementation consulting, project management, and client relations for Avega's engagement with a multi-facility healthcare system based in Pittsburgh. The ideal candidate for the Senior Project Manager opportunity demonstrates strong leadership capabilities, communicates with impact, maintains excellent customer focus, and is detail-oriented.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
    Client Relationship Management:
    - Develops/maintains executive level relationships with client.
    - Manages client expectations by building relationships; communicating project status and open issues; preparing reports; conducting reviews and issue meetings; discovering new issues.

    Project Management:
    - Establishes and maintains project scope.
    - Develops solution by formulating objectives; planning project life-cycle deliverables and resource availability and application; preparing installation and modification specifications; leading the exploration, evaluation, and design of technical solutions.
    - Implements solution by monitoring project progress; tracking action items; conducting design and implementation reviews; examining, researching, and resolving issues; escalating issues to appropriate authority; responding to team members' concerns; following production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; identifying work process improvements.
    - Manages and develops assigned implementation consultants and other project resources.

    Internal Responsibilities:
             Adheres to all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to those identified within the Standards of Business Conduct and the Employee Handbook, as may be amended from time to time. Adheres to all applicable laws and regulations and the company's governance/compliance program.
             Responsible for reporting violations of the company's policies and procedures, Standards of Business Conduct, governance program, laws and regulations through the company's Help Line or other mechanism that may be available at the time of the violation. Assists with internal control failure remediation efforts.
             Becomes knowledgeable of internal control responsibilities through training and instruction. Responsible and accountable for internal control performance within their area of responsibility. Participates in the internal controls self-assessment process.
             Ensures concerns with internal control design or performance and process changes that impact internal control execution are communicated to management.
             Possesses a full and complete understanding of the internal control requirements within their area of ownership/responsibility. Responsible and accountable for internal control implementation and performance within their area of ownership/responsibility. Ensures proper internal control change management protocol is followed.
             Establishes accountability for internal control performance with subordinates. Promotes the importance, residual benefits and high priority nature of effective internal control performance with subordinates. Ensures subordinates are adequately trained as to their specific internal control responsibilities. Ensures subordinates are adequately cross trained or otherwise have plans to sustain internal control performance during employee turnover/movement.
             Ensures the internal control self assessment process is implemented and testing results are documented and evaluated. Helps manage internal control failure remediation efforts. Ensures subordinates' historical internal control performance is monitored and results incorporated into the performance review process.

    Minimum Knowledge, Competencies & Qualifications:
             Four-year degree; PMI certification strongly preferred.
             Software and information system implementation project management experience.
             5-7 years of healthcare consulting or sales experience, including management of C-level relationships.
             Knowledge of/experience working in hospital operations, specifically hospital IT/IS.
             Experience working with customer support/client issue resolution management.
             Strong financial acumen; ability to develop budgets, forecast revenue, develop early warning signs and adapt the organization to achieve financial targets.
             Strong leadership skills; excellent oral and written communication skills

    Travel:
    Unless candidate is based in or relocates to Pittsburgh, 100% travel required so project manager is on site five days/week.

    Physical Demands:
    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time working at a computer. The position requires the ability to talk or hear and is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The position is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

    Apply online: www.medassets.com/careers

    Drug Development Process Program Manager

    We are currently recruiting for a Drug Development Process Program Manager to fill a 6-month contract position (with the possibility of a permanent position) for a Biopharmaceutical client in the Tarrytown, NY area (possibly also in Bridgewater, NJ.

    General Scope of Work
    The primary focus of the position is program management for the end to end drug development process.
    The role will include supporting the management of multiple initiatives that span different client business units in support of the Program, covering a specific therapeutic area, e.g., Oncology, Ophthalmology. Program Managers must have a deep understanding of Project and Program Management principles and must be able to apply this knowledge to identify and resolve issues as they arise. Key skills include:
             Problem Solving:  They have the ability to provide guidance and advice on the needs of the project and set goals appropriately.
             Knowledge:  They have mastered several techniques and begin to demonstrate the ability to more quickly acquire and master new skills.
             Typical activities involve meeting management, functional coordination, developing productivity or tracking tools, following up on action items..

    Job Description
             Manages cross functional teams in a matrix organization in order to plan and execute the development strategy for a clinical development program.  Cross functional areas include:  clinical, regulatory, pre-clinical, manufacturing, research, patents, marketing, alliance management and finance, among others.
             Coordinates the development, management and execution of drug development plans, timelines and budgets for assigned programs.
             Together with the Team Leader, reviews the status of projects and budgets; Manages, schedules and prepares status reports and development plans for Sr. Management.
             Liaises with respective functions responsible for the project and provides guidance on resolving project challenges by developing solutions to meet productivity and quality goals and objectives.
             Develops tools and mechanisms for monitoring project progress for intervention and problem solving with project and line managers.
             Coordinates the interactions b/w client and corporate partners for the development program if applicable
             Ensures that all activities commissioned to the team comply with company standards, and US / EU Regulations (where applicable).

    Minimum Education Required: BS with a minimum of six years experience in Project Management, or an advanced degree with relevant Project Management work experience.

    If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this opportunity, submit your resume immediately to careers@projectassistants.com (noting the position title in the Subject line) along with a brief salary history.

    Program Coordinator – Biopharmaceutical Industry

    We are currently recruiting for a Program Coordinator to fill a 6-month contract position (with the possibility of a permanent position) for a Biopharmaceutical client in the Tarrytown, NY area.

    General Scope of Work
    The primary focus of this position is supporting the program manager in the management of the end to end drug development process.
    The role will include supporting the Program Manager in support of a therapeutic area. Program Coordinators will have an understanding of Project Management principles. Key skills include:
             Problem Solving:  typically involved in task related activities, solving routine problems of limited scope by following established policies and procedures.
             Knowledge:  limited to the use and application of basic principles, theories and concepts
             Typical activities involve setting up and facilitating meetings, maintaining databases, collecting information, writing minutes and following up on action items

    Job Description
             Utilizes basic project management techniques to coordinate the operational aspects of projects in order to facilitate their evolution through one or more functional areas.
             Creates and maintains timelines, agendas, budgets, resourcing requirements, rolling summaries and other planning tools required to facilitate coordination of the project(s).
             Provides support in assessing needs in order to achieve timeline, quality and project goals.  Develops good communication and working relationships with department leaders, line managers and individuals within each functional group.
             Functions as liaison b/w functional areas in order to facilitate program planning and budgeting.  Example:  Program Management, Research, Pre-clinical Development, Regulatory, Clinical, Intellectual Property, Alliance Management, Protein Sciences, Manufacturing, Process Development, Collaborators, Partners, Consultants, Service Providers.

    Relevant Skills
             Communication skills, including, but not limited to, excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and ability to deal with difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.
             Organization, planning and tracking skills, including, but not limited to, ability to handle multiple projects, and excellent time management skills; both project and self.
             Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, along with general familiarity with databases / servers.
             Use basic Project Management Skills to advance a project from inception to completion.

    Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
    BS / MS with 3 - 5 years relevant Project Management experience

    If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this opportunity, submit your resume immediately to careers@projectassistants.com (noting the position title in the Subject line) along with a brief salary history. 

    Manager, Project Development

    Company:  Nielsen
    Job Location:  Parsippany, New Jersey 07054

    Responsibilities include:
     Participating in Client Issues Meetings
     Consulting with clients and account teams to analyze and to clarify learning objectives
     Designing and reviewing concept questionnaires and stimuli
     Translating client objectives and analyst data needs into survey questions and interviewing designs
     Advising analysts on study design based on study specifics (e.g. quotas, target group definitions, design of test cells)
     Scheduling and updating studies in the BASES scheduling database (known as STAR)
     Ensuring interview length is within reasonable standards, proper question sequence is used, appropriate scales and answer choices are provided and that the overall interview will result in quality data;
     Coordinating, communicating and documenting all study and data collection issues, deadlines, schedules and changes using the appropriate tools;
     Creating and communicating client standards on applicable study components
     Writing & reviewing proposals & discussing design issues to ensure accurate field specifications are given to the field department
     Checking CAPI program for accuracy in content, logic, stimuli, and cell rotations; correct concept stimulus and correct rotations;
     Coordinating study materials and answering client questions on the questionnaire, test product, concept stimuli and data collection;
     Attending client presentation/meetings/consultations as requested;
     Managing client questions and difficult situations appropriately;
     Interacting independently with the account team & appropriate Operations departments to solve specific study problems;
     Serving as the lead Project Development contact on a major account or several small accounts and ensuring the design and execution of the data collection phase are a positive experience for the client;
     Consulting on costs for non-standard field procedures;
     Working with Accounts Receivable to be sure client is invoiced in a timely manner and following up to be sure invoices have been paid.

    Qualifications:
     People Management: Strong people management skills required; ensuring direct reports receive the necessary training; supervising direct reports by answering questions, providing constructive and consistent feedback and conducting performance appraisals in a timely manner.
     Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
     4 - 5 years experience in project management

    FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION, APPLY AT:
    http://appclix.postmasterlx.com/track.html?pid=402881bd18074d530118f0618918108d&source=pminewjersey

    Project Management

     Tracking of training project schedules and budget
     Maintenance of CWD "active" projects spreadsheet
     Participation in project kick-off meetings
     Ensure quality assurance is maintained throughout all phases of the
    project
     Ability to work with client SMEs and manage expectations
     Intermediate level knowledge of MS Project and Excel

    Vendor Management
     Coordination of third party vendor services (translation, duplication,
    voice over, video, other training services, etc.)
     Creation of Purchase Orders
     Reconciliation of Invoices

    Quality Assurance
     Perform quality assurance techniques in review of all training content
     Ensure instructional soundness, technical accuracy and functionality
    of all on-line training deliverables
     Ensure all work conforms to internal standards for online module
    development and style guidelines
     Proofread for spelling, syntax, and grammatical errors

    Requirements:
     Experience managing training-related teams / projects
     Exceptional communication skills
     Ability to multi-task and learn quickly
     Strong attention to detail
     Masters in Instructional Design or equivalent preferred
     Project Management experience required; Project Management
    certification preferred
     Problem determination and resolution directly to end users during
    training events
     Conducts individual and formal group training sessions
     Assists in training end users for new application implementation as
    well as changes to existing applications

    Contact
    Doug Beman
    CGS Technology
    Technical Recruiter
    Office: (732) 726-2226
    Cell: (908) 303-6775
    www.cgsonline.com

    Regulatory Operations, Project Manager

    MindPharm is partnering with a rapidly growing Pharmaceutical company focused on drug development for chronic pain. With facilities in Central New Jersey the following position will have the opportunity contribute to the Regulatory Affairs Team.

    Location: Central New Jersey
    Reports to: Director of Regulatory Affairs

    Position Description:
     Support the Director Regulatory Affairs in tracking tasks or for maintaining the Regulatory Affairs project plans and submission metrics tables and graphs.
     Support the Director Regulatory Affairs in establishing, implementing performance indicators and tracking the performance results. Prepare reports/presentation and maintain relevant metrics.

    Responsibilities:
     Assist and participate in Continuous Enhancement Program of Regulatory Affairs Processes, Tools.
     Interface with Regulatory Affairs and Regulatory Publishing personnel to prepare list of submissions pending, support implementation of regulatory metrics, and any other support as required.
     Coordinate the application and integration of key Project Management processes and tools across teams and/or subsets of teams to deliver team milestones on time, on budget, and within scope.
     Primary responsibilities include coordinating the creation of an integrated drug development/regulatory plan or subsets of the plan including scope, budget, time-line, and risk that translate the label as driver strategy into operational objectives as well as monitoring performance vs. plan and triggering appropriate control processes for the team(s).
     Responsible for effectively managing cross-functional communications, documenting key team information and decisions, and ensuring project management systems are up to date
     Assists in the establishment and maintenance of Regulatory Affairs operating procedures for the department.

    Requirements:
     B.S. degree, in a health-related, scientific or life-sciences field.
     Project Management Expertise: Applied knowledge of project management tools and processes (e.g. management of integration scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk and procurement as defined by Project Management Body of Knowledge.
     PM certification is preferred.

    Other Skills/Abilities
     Self-motivated and highly flexible individual who is able to manage multiple tasks and priorities within a fast-paced environment.
     Project management skills and experience.
     Editorial skills and ability; experience developing and managing technical processes and procedures.
     Superior organization skills are mandatory, in addition to being detail oriented.
     Capable of working on problems of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of identifiable factors  Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
     Practical work experience in or related to the pharmaceutical or health care industries. Drug development expertise.
     Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to communicate clearly and succinctly with team members.
     Strong problem-solving skills; able to recognize problems before they become serious and take corrective action.
     Excellent self-management and organizational skills; able to manage workload and adjust priorities, as needed based on guidance from supervision.
     Effective teamwork skills; able to adapt to diverse interpersonal styles.
     Flexibility to adjust quickly and effectively to frequent change and altered priorities.
     Strong computer skills; skilled at using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project; capable of maintaining the appropriate project documentation in databases.

    For consideration contact;
    Stephanie Miller
    MindPharm, LLC
    www.mindpharm.net
    410-448-4522
    stephanie.miller@mindpharm.net

    Director Alliance Management

    MindPharm is partnering with a rapidly growing Pharmaceutical company focused on drug development for chronic pain. With facilities in Central New Jersey the following position will have the opportunity to build and lead a team of dedicated Project Managers to support the company's business development and partnering activities.

    Location: Central New Jersey
    Reports to: Sr. Director of Technical Operations
    Department:  Technical Operations
    Supervises: 3 Project Managers

    Key Working Relationships:
    The incumbent reports to the Senior Director Technical Operations and interacts with all levels of the organization from first line supervision and staff up through to the level of divisional vice-presidents.  The incumbent will lead and manage teams consisting of individuals from a wide range of functional groups throughout the company including R&D, Technical Services, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, QA/QC, Supply Chain Operations, Marketing, Business Development, Legal & Intellectual Property.

    Position Description:
     The incumbent will direct the global alliance and project management functions in alignment with the company’s growth directives.  Alliance management is the tactical initiative to manage the business development deals’ time lines and commitments using internal resources and systems as defined in the alliance contracts.  The candidate should focus on continuously improving internal organizational efficiencies during the partnership.
     The incumbent will direct the development and commercial alliance relationships through management of the day to day interaction between organizations to ensure transparency and continuity of the working rapport to achieve mutual business needs.  The director with build and maintain alignment, keep the project moving forward in line with established time lines, and communicate status through a scorecard established with Senior Management.
     The incumbent will continuously monitor and evaluate the technical, quality, and compliance strategies for the alliances’ objectives.  And be the accountable function to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
     The incumbent will pro-actively manage cross-functional teams across the organization to include the areas of Research & Development, Technical Services, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, Clinical Development and Legal to ensure initiatives are achieved in a timely and GMP compliant manner.
     The incumbent is responsible for managing programs and initiatives including but not limited to:  Research & Development, Commercial and Clinical Operations, and Business Development.

    Responsibilities:
     Direct the alliance and project management staff and generate yearly functional budgets
     During late stage business development:
    - Partake in internal contract negotiations
    - Understand commitments and timelines
    - Ensure that contractual commitments are communicated and accepted by internal functions/resources.
     During alliance project initiation:
    - Assume primary point of contact in the relationship from Business development and establish partner contact
    - Confirm and review alliance objectives.
    - Identify executive sponsors and establish cross functional team.
    - Define working procedures and prepares key documentation to proactively manage, monitor, and ensure clear, concise reporting of project status.
     While managing the alliance:
    - Lead and direct all activities to established timelines.
    - Establish trust between organizations.
    - Lead and broker conflict resolutions.
    - Ensures that contractual commitments are continuously met for the alliance.
    - Surveys key alliance stakeholders and communicates findings through a management approved scorecard.
    - Continuously improve alliance processes and practices.
     While managing change in the alliance:
    - Introduce and update new team members through the life cycle of the project.
    - Identify changes or new business opportunities to the current plan and obtain management alignment.
    - Participate in the negotiation process to capture changes (if applicable).
     While managing change in the project:
    - Introduce and update new team members through the life cycle of the project.
    - Identify changes or new business opportunities to the current plan and obtain management alignment.
    - Participate in the negotiation process to contractually capture changes (if applicable).
    - Prepares, performs, and reviews financial and business analysis/data to assure efficient, cost competitive execution of projects.
    - Assists in the development, implementation & management of systems and processes to pro-actively manage the portfolio of company Pharmaceuticals projects.

    Requirements:
    Educational Background:
    B.S. Degree in Life Science related field required, M.S. a plus

    Experience:
    Minimum of 10 years pharmaceutical (or related) experience; 3+ years experience in an alliance management role

    Other Skills/Abilities
     Possesses a thorough understanding of pharmaceutical product development from project inception through product launch.
     Must understand the principles and practices of pharmaceutical commercialization and have a proven track record of executing such projects.
     Demonstrates a high sense of urgency, and is capable of working with minimal direct supervision.
     Demonstrates a strong knowledge of project management principles; proven leadership ability; and proven interpersonal, communication, problem solving, presentation, and facilitation skills
     Must demonstrate flexibility and versatility to manage complex interdisciplinary technical projects in the presence of changing priorities and to achieve deliverables and milestones in a timely, efficient manner.
     Incumbent should have a working knowledge in several of the following areas:  GMP compliance, FDA NDA filings, regulatory affairs, quality assurance/quality control principles and practices, technical services activities, pharmaceutical commercial operations, and / or drug development
     Incumbent must be goal oriented, decisive, and able to demonstrate the ability to think strategically as well as tactically with respect to pharmaceutical product, process, and business development
     Demonstrates strong computer skills including experience using Microsoft Project and other MS Office applications to include MSWord and MSExcel.  Capable of learning new and advanced computer applications related to project management, database processing, and internet applications

    For consideration contact;
    Stephanie Miller
    MindPharm, LLC
    www.mindpharm.net
    410-448-4522
    stephanie.miller@mindpharm.net

    Senior Project Developer

    Company:  Nielsen
    Job Location:  Parsippany, New Jersey 07054

    Accountabilities
     Reviews proposals to ensure accurate field specifications are given to the Field Department
     Collaborates with analyst and client on study objectives, client issues, study design, and proposal
     Schedules and updates studies in the STAR database within appropriate study timeline
     Advises analysts on study design based on study specifics (e.g., quotas, target group definitions, design of test cells) and the application of analytical tools (e.g., TURF, CIA)
     Interacts independently with the client, the account team, and the appropriate Operations departments on study specific issues and problems
     Serves as the client contact on the questionnaire, test product, concept stimuli, and data collection
     Translates client objectives and analyst data needs into survey questions, respondent sample, and interview designs
     Ensures interview length is within reasonable standards, proper question sequence is used, appropriate scales and answer choices are provided, and that the overall interview will result in quality data
     Coordinates, communicates, and documents all study issues, deadlines, schedules, and changes utilizing the appropriate tools
     Creates field materials as needed and reviews concept stimuli
     Ensures application of client standards on applicable study components
     Follows all project steps including checking the CAPI program, ensuring error-free columnization, and managing the questionnaire translation process
     Attends client presentations/meetings/consultations, as requested
     Acts as lead Project Developer contact on smaller account(s)
     Acts as a resource/trainer for junior staff

    Qualifications:
    Knowledge
    Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

    Skills
    Attention to detail
    Client service skills
    Multi-tasking skills
    Oral and written communication skills
    Organizational skills

    Experience
    Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
    Minimum of 18-24 months of experience in a related field

    Desired:
    3+ years of experience in a related field
    Experience with a second language
    We offer dynamic careers that give you the opportunity to contribute and the room to grow. You can create a wide career path across all of our businesses. Nielsen promotes and enforces a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all individuals.

    FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION, APPLY AT:
    http://appclix.postmasterlx.com/track.html?pid=402881bd18074d530118bef7343021ea&source=pminewjersey

    Project Manager

    ePartners
    New York City Office
    Website – www.epartnersolutions.com

     JOB DESCRIPTION
    Responsible for planning and directing all work activities leading to the solution, delivery, assurance, certification and acceptance of one large project (or key deliverable) or multiple medium sized projects.  Responsible for defining scope and content of project and identifying work deliverables and milestones. Primary interfaces with client regarding project status, budget, scope, and issues.  Works closely with client and project team to identify and assure delivery against key business.
    Primary focus is to manage overall process and assure content delivery from multi-discipline team including internal, client, and third party resources.  Ensures project expense control.
    Assures post-project QA and knowledge capture.  Good Communication skills.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
     Leadership – Provides direction, guidance, and priority setting at team level.  Defines business and technology outcomes and methods used to achieve project goals.  Establishes process / content leadership with client peers and peers within other National Practice groups.  Mentors team members in all aspects of project management and delivery craft skills.  Able to help executive client define and articulate initiatives for client’s company.
     Client Management – Primary interface with client project management and some interface with executive clients across all company / project disciplines.  Assures client satisfaction and quality delivery against expected business outcomes.  Assures client acceptance of scope control and budget impact.
     Content Knowledge –Experience at implementing client / project specific Delivery processes related to change management, communications, scope control, issues management and project administration.  Ability to mentor all staff in aspects of Delivery methods and practices.
     Problem Solving – Primary responsibility for solving / resolving issues at project and team level.  Able to coach/train peer level, consulting staff, and clients in application of problem solving methods.  Develops solutions based on project goals, expected results or general responsibilities with significant leeway to set objectives, determine methods to achieve and techniques to implement.
     Decision Making – Drives decision making process related to work process or deliverable content within project context.  Primary decision maker at team level.  Makes decisions based upon broad intent of methods and practices and understanding of objective to be achieved.  Viewed by client as able to commit company to course of action within the context of the project – consequently may impact success of the company’s internal operations, reputation, or financial performance.  Directs and reviews decisions made by consulting and client staff.
     Data Gathering – Assures data gathering activities are consistent with expected project objectives.  Reviews and approves findings, conclusions, and recommendations – reviews with project team and executive level clients to achieve acceptance.  Mentors consulting staff and competency group peers in data gathering concepts and frameworks.
     Verbal Presentation – Able to delivery entire presentation, reports, and briefings to peer level and executive level clients.  Demonstrated ability of presentation craft skills and able to mentor peers.  Responsible for overall success of project delivery - ensures closure of next steps and company commitments on projects.
     Written Presentation – Oversees document delivery process with primary responsibility to ensure content is relevant to expected business, technology, and performance outcomes.  Assists in reviewing and approving project documents, particularly those containing “go forward” recommendations that may commit client and company to course of action.  Assists in assuring client understanding and acceptance at executive level.
     Project Administration – Demonstrated mastery of Project Management tools, techniques, and methods.  Primary responsibility for accuracy, and timeliness of team level issues, action items, and change control.  Assures compliance with project methodology within the team.   Creation and  update of project plans and resolves status and resource allocation issues within scope of team – identifies issues which may impact scope, quality, or delivery of project and ensures appropriate communications to project team and client management.  Manages team progress against project critical path and identifies issues – takes action as appropriate.  Leads project meetings and primary communications channel to team and client regarding project status.    Responsible for leading post-project mortem and archiving project deliverables and artifacts.
     Product Knowledge  - Should have a general understanding of product.
     Change Management and Scope Control – Assures implementation of change management and scope control within each assigned project.  Assists in executive level scope disputes with clients within levels of time and financial authorization.
     Resource Management – Able to mentor staff in the tools and techniques for estimating medium scale to large scale projects.  Develops detailed resource plan for current phase of projects.  Manages resource expenditures within approved staffing plan and project budget.  Provides input into risk analysis and contingency planning.
     Reporting and Measurement – Assures reporting and measurement for assigned project.  Assists in defining concepts, frameworks, methods, practices, and tools associated with reporting and measurement.

    Experience Requirements
     Travel may be required
     5-8 years technology experience or consulting experience, preferably in technology field.
     5+ years project management experience.
     Successfully led at least 5 large projects from concept to deployment.
     Demonstrated ability to lead team of 10+

    Performance Metrics
     Maintaining bill rates and project profitability
     Utilization
     Project Methodology and Customer Satisfaction

    COMPENSATION
    Salary - 90 - 115K based on experience. Bonus potential – TTC = 100 – 125K

    Contact
    Kathi Werden at kwerden@epartnersolutions with resume

    Project Manager, IS

    This opportunity is in Parsippany, NJ

    Job Summary: We currently have an opening for a Project Manager, IS in our Parsippany, New Jersey location. In this position a Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of projects. You will be accountable for the development of detailed project implementation plans, including resource allocation, critical path timelines, risk/contingency options, and managing financial risk. You will ensure that project activities/timelines for multi-faceted projects are integrated and all critical project information is documented and stored so it can be leveraged for future project planning and reference. You will lead cross-functional implementation teams and oversee coordination/execution of activities. You will manage project communication to business teams, across the organization, and to Senior Management.

    Responsibilities: In this position you will be responsible for the planning phase and initiation of large projects including developing the project charter, roles, tasks, milestones, budgets, measures of success and developing the project plan. You will also be responsible for the execution and delivery of projects including driving deliverables and milestones, communication, managing project teams and project scope, managing to budget, and monitoring project progress and providing status reports. In this role you will manage external vendor resources, organize and plan their work loads within the overall project plan, time tables, and service level agreements as well as assist IS Management in the review of vendor performance on the assigned projects. You will ensure the governance, standards, and project methodology as defined by the PMO are adhered to throughout the project life cycle. In this position you will need to demonstrate the following: strong leadership ability and interpersonal skills, time/cost/risk/project management, excellent oral and written communication skills and planning and organization skills.

    Education/Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience of 2-3 years of project management; 6-8 years hands on systems experience; 2-3 years management experience and 1-2 financial planning and budgeting. You must be proficient in PMO software including MS Project, MS Office Suite, MS outlook, MS Visio and knowledgeable of Project and Software Development Lifecycles. It is preferred that you possess a certification in PMP or PMI with an understanding of technical infrastructure and information technology.

     Contact: Adam Elkind at adame@netpixel.com 

    Senior Project Manager

    The ISE is currently recruiting a dynamic individual to join it team as a Senior Project Manager. In this role, the selected candidate will manage day-to-day multi-disciplinary projects within the constraints of scope, quality, time and cost in order to deliver specified products or services which meet the needs of the customer; continuously work to promote a “Projects Culture” within the organization in order to achieve consistent and successful results through project and team support, as well as, mentoring or coaching of junior Project Managers.

    Responsibilities to include:
     Develop and mentor Project Managers new to this capacity. Provide guidance and project management education and training to new PMO staff and across the organization.
     Develop project plans, schedules, detailed budgets, risk and issues profiles; track against these in order to deliver products on-time and within budget
     Liaise with the project sponsors, project team and customers
     Ensure all project requirements and objectives are properly documented, agreed upon and vigorously monitored
     Obtain and manage all necessary staff (internal and external) in the delivery of the project objectives. Ensure timely and efficient use of these resources to meet the agreed timeframes
     Facilitate communication upwards to Steering Committee and downwards to the Project Team
     Track and report progress on all projects
     Document and monitor all issues and risks which may impact the projects
     Close down all projects upon their completion
     Enhance existing, and develop new tools to help Project Managers to consistently deliver quality products
     Mentor and train new PMO staff, as well as, others within the organization to embrace the “Project Culture” and to elevate their project management skills

    Experience Required/Results Expected:
     Major projects delivered on-time and on-budget
     Maintain and implement corporate PMO policies and procedures, enhance and/or create new PMO processes as required.
     Corporate project register maintained and up-to-date; assessment of corporate project resource allocation and conflicts/ priorities
     Professional growth of staff
     Project Management expertise and major ambassador for cultural change in ISE
     Project Management mentor for ISE management and staff

    How to Apply:
    Visit our company website (www.ise.com) to submit your resume/CV.

    Project Manager for large international company in Secaucus, NJ

    Length of assignment:  contract for 12+ months

    At least 5 years experience in Project Management in large environments. Must have worked on application development projects.

    Have demonstrated delivering management/status reporting, project charters, project risk issues, strategic initiative, project planning, project scope, automation projects, conversion projects, time management, resource management, change control, project delivery, QA.

    PMI/PMP Certification

    Manage all levels of SDLC methodologies and cross functional projects.

    Managed critical project issues and risks.

    Understand/Lead SDLC, EDI, project communications, infrastructure, implementation plans, application development plans, and automation plans.

    Ability to speak to the SDLC and its various aspects.
    Must be able to speak to identifying risk and the difference between a assessing risk and issues/problems.

    Must have experience in having created and managed multiple projects from beginning to end.

    Major plus if they have Big 5 experience.

    Send resume to Sioux Logan, President, RedStream Technology, 212-568-0389, slogan@redstreamtechnology.com

    Senior Project Manager - Engineer

    Position – Senior Project Manager - Engineer – Medical Device/Pharmaceutical
    Location : North East United States
    Compensation -  (high 6 figure opportunity)
    These are project management positions working for a major Medical device company.
    $3000 referral fee offered to candidates referred and hired by client subject to passing of 90 probationary period.

    Resumes and inquires should be directed by email, Questions concerning compensation and other details regarding the position will be provided to all interested candidates. Relocation Package provided to all qualified candidates. Location include New Jersey and Maryland. Relocation Package offered to qualified hired candidates.

    The position is a high profile product development/project management role involving
    Working with various business units – such as R&D, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs and Manufacturing in developing complex platforms for hardware, software and chemistry critical
    To corporate  business success. This position will involve compliance with capital expenditure budgets, timelines and accountability for planning, staffing and execution and controlling of budget.

    Qualified Candidates must have the following qualifications:

    1.           Minimum 10 years experience working for Medical Device or Biotech companies or Molecular division of Pharmaceutical Companies.
    2.           10 years of Project Management Experience.
    3.           Project Management PMI certification preferred.
    4.           BS/MS mechanical engineering/ Biomedical Engineering experience with Medical Device or Biotech companies.
    5.           Six Sigma certification nice to have green, black.
    6.           Excellent communication and negotiation and project management collaboration team skills.
    7.           Extensive Knowledge in area of IEC/ISQ and FDA standards and compliance.
    8.           MBA nice to have.

    The company would also consider someone coming from Marketing, Operations, Regulations with MS and MBA.

    Contact:
    Josie ErentRecruiter
    Talented Minds
    416-232-0600   Josie.erent@talented-minds.com

    Siebel Project Manager-Pharmaceutical

    Skills: Siebel, Pharmaceutical, Project Manager-Sales/Marketing
    Location: Plainsboro, NJ
    Pay rate: BOE
    Length: 6 months

    Job description:
    The Matlen Silver Group is currently seeking a Siebel Project Manager. Project Manager that has experience with Siebel Projects. Sales & Marketing side of Pharma. ** Manages the implementation and consistent delivery of projects to agreed upon timelines, budgets and expectations of quality. ** Works with clients, developers and vendors to determine requirements. ** Creates and manages project budget vs. actual expenditures (capital and expense). ** Creates and manages work breakdown structure (WBS) and scheduled project plan. ** Manages and supervises project team resources. ** Develops critical path analysis for project implementation. ** Responsible for business change management (incl. business process redesign, training, SOPs). ** Manage project scope and timeline through formal change management processes. ** Manages project issues and risks through std issue/risk process. ** Communication to stakeholders. ** Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbally) with both technical and non-technical parties. ** Ensures compliance with required controls. ** Manage projects with dollar values in excess of $500,000. ** Bachelor's degree/Technical degree or equivalent requirement. ** Master's degree a plus. ** PMP, or equivalent certification, required. ** Proven experience with business capability projects; strong process engineering skills. Looking for someone that has experience with Siebel Projects. Sales & Marketing side of Pharma.
    Travel required: none
    Telecommute: no

    Contact:
    Melissa Irvin
    Technical Recruiter
    The Matlen Silver Group
    908-393-8639
    mirvin@matlensilver.com

    Program Manager, Engineering Intelligence

    Company:  Stryker
    Job Location:  Mahwah, New Jersey 07430
    Description:
    Function as a team member on complex product and technology development projects. Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan within the scope of the New Product Development Process (NPDP) and New Technology Development
    Process (NTDP) guidelines. Orchestrate team efforts to achieve milestones and resolve issues. High visibility position with exposure to all disciplines of product design, manufacturing, and marketing as well as senior management.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Communicate frequently across all project disciplines to ensure both team and senior management is aware of upcoming milestones as well as risks/issues.
    Conduct regular meetings with project teams to resolve issues and risks, maintain engagement and focus, and share updates with all team members.
    Maintain timelines with regular updates to re-project milestones, monitor critical path, and calculate launch dates while maintaining baseline data.
    Coordinate with project leaders to foresee/understand critical project activities and to enable them to manage team resources and tasks to avoid critical path slippage.
    Partner with project team members outside of R&D to maintain engagement and focus on project commitments and dependencies.
    Create/maintain metrics to track new product development timeline historical performance by NPDP project phase.
    Create, maintain, and utilize project templates for various types of NPDP projects.
    Provide support to non-NPDP projects as tasked by senior management.

    Qualifications:
    Solid practical leadership/project management experience.
    Strong organizing skills.
    Demonstrated ability to independently initiate work and take a hands-on approach to work across functional departments.
    Above-average communication skills (written/oral).
    Familiar with Microsoft applications including MS Project and Project Server.
    Bachelor Degree required, preferably in a technical or business field.
    Program/project management training or coursework a plus.
    PMP highly desired
    Stryker is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. To read more about Stryker, visit our website at www.stryker.com.

    FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION, APPLY AT:
    http://appclix.postmasterlx.com/track.html?pid=402881bd18074d53011861fda722667a&source=pminewjersey 

    PMP Project Manager

    Full-time Employment
    Bergen County NJ (Saddle Brook and Fair Lawn)

    SDLC background, windows/web environment
    Budgeting responsibilities of around 150k
    Business requirement gathering experience

    travel required

    Contact
    Mike De Niscia
    Director of EC Operations
    Canyon Associates
    (ph) 732-404-5055
    mjd@canyonsearch.com

    Customer Segment Project Manager

    Job Description:
    The Customer Segment Reporting Project Manager is responsible for working with Customer Planning & Contracting and with Strategic Pricing as a consultative partner to design, develop and implement reports that track and measure performance of priority Customer Segments.  Responsible for managing the Customer Segment Dashboards (QC, distribution, standardization, communication, future development, documentation) with and on behalf of the Customer Segments.

    Work with the Customer Segments to ensure the integrity, utility and performance of the Customer Segment Dashboards. Proactively recommend and manage updates and enhancements.
    Issue accurate and timely periodic reports using standard and customized metrics to report performance of Customer Segments for use by the Customer Segments and Market Analytics.
    Own the standardization of data definitions and methodologies for reporting on Customer Segments.
    Proactively trains the Customer Segment staff members on the Customer Segment Dashboards and on segment reporting, in general. Shares best practices across internal departments to facilitate integrated data reporting.
    Liaison with Market Analysts to understand latest trends from primary market research.

    Requirements:
    This position requires a minimum of 5 years pharmaceutical or health care related experience. Must have the ability to design, develop, implement and support business reports and reporting capabilities. Candidates will need to have experience designing and working with computer programmers to develop data reporting tools, as well as experience building databases to load and process large sets of data. Demonstrated skills in analytical assessment and project management, as well as experience working with Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint are required. Excellent written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills required. Candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities in a cross-functional team environment. MBA and/or prior experience with segment reporting for Organized Customers is preferred.

    Location: Essex County

    Contact:
    Ana Greenspan
    Kinley & Manbeck
    A Management Consulting & Training Firm
    Phone: 908-730-6158 ext. 2230

    Project Manager

    PM with health care experience for our direct clients in NJ. It is a 12 month Consulting role.

    The job specs:
    Assumes overall responsibility for large system development projects, from inception to implementation, testing, and final end-user approval. Coordinates resources, develops project schedules, sets time frames and priorities, and assigns tasks. Capable of performing both systems analysis and programming. A minimum of 2 years of project management experience, a minimum of 3 years of experience in required technology

    MS Project  -  Yes
    Project Management   -  Yes
    Project Management Methodologies  -  Yes
    Web services   -  Yes

    Contact:
    Sujata Garg
    NetPixel Inc.
    370 7th Avenue, Ste # 422
    New York, NY 10001
    Direct: 212-400-3798
    Main: 212-279-1550 x 364
    Toll Free: 1-877-95-PIXEL (1-877-957-4935)
    eMail: sujatag@netpixel.com

    Senior IT Project Manager

    Reports To:   CIO

    MediaWhiz is looking for an exceptional candidate to manage multiple technical projects, which include building ad serving technology and publisher tools that will power our long tail online advertising network and integration of existing online ad products into the core platform.  Additional responsibilities include enterprise project portfolio management (development and oversight of internal project management standards and procedures).

    Summary

    Candidates must:
    Apply advanced level Project Management skills, techniques, and leadership to drive the execution of software development and hardware infrastructure projects necessary to meet or exceed the defined objectives for each project.
    Have excellent communication skills and build strong professional relationships with Business Executives, peers and team members.
    Have strong project management capabilities with successful experience leading enterprise IT projects.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    1. Applies advanced project management principals and practices in leading the delivery and execution of software development & infrastructure IT projects.
    2. Adheres to the project delivery standards (SDLC) to insure scope management, schedule management, and cost management while delivering quality work products.
    3. Provides leadership to and motivates team members to efficiently produce high quality work products in a matrix team environment.
    4. Communicates with senior Management to ensure clear understanding of project progress and direction.
    5. Conducts project risk assessments and tracks and drives issue resolution to proactively mitigate project impacts.
    6. Participates in business and project planning sessions to ensure project objectives are understood and documented.
    7. Develops detailed Project Schedules using MS Project and reports progress or variance to schedules, milestones and budgets.  Takes corrective action as required.
    8. Applies scope change management principals and techniques to eliminate any ambiguity and insure the project team delivers agreed upon scope.
    9. Prepares time and cost estimates for project execution.
    10. Establishes and maintain communications and rapport with project team members, users, stakeholders, business partners, and executives.
    11. Plans and manages multiple IT projects with responsibility for coordinating efforts between various functional and corporate groups.
    12. Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts around the project solution.
    13. Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all organizational levels.

    Job Specifications
    1. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or MIS, or equivalent education and work experience.  MBA preferred.
    2. 5 -10 years experience in enterprise project implementation and software development project management
    3. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
    4. Ability to work collaboratively.
    5. Highly self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail.
    6. Strong project management skills with successful experience leading small to large scale enterprise IT projects
    7. Excellent influencing skills at all levels and ability to develop and maintain good relationships
    8. Exceptional verbal and written communications skills.

    Contact:
    Send resume to jobs@mwcorporate.com and include *ITPM* in the Subject 

    Project Manager

    Pharmaceutical project management experience required.  One-year contract.

    Need ASAP.

    Send resumes to info@it911.net attn:  Pharma PM
    Foremost Consulting Services, LLC

    PHARMACEUTICAL PROGRAM MANAGER

    Princeton Information is seeking a PROGRAM MANAGER with a PHARMACEUTICAL background.  The position is based out of NJ with frequent trips to PA.

    The successful candidates will have experience with
    **Global Pricing (product pricing)
    **Program Management
    **Pharmaceutical exp

    Contact:
    Arnise Frederick
    Princeton Information, Ltd.
    Senior Technical Recruiter
    399 Thornall Street, 4th Floor
    Edison, NJ 08837
    Work #: (732) 906-5660 Ext. 234

    Marketing Project Manager

    Job Description:
    Oversee the activities of the Marketing Science group, leading a team of 2-4 analysts and consultants. The Marketing Science group provides subject matter expertise on advanced analytical and statistical analyses . The group supports the marketing, Interactive Marketing Management, and Sales teams, interacting with senior/executive leadership to inform critical business decisions. Key projects and deliverables for the Marketing Sciences group include (but are not limited to):

    DTC measurement and standardization, including experiment design, defining key success metrics and ROI analyses.
    Study designs to provide guidance to marketing and sales initiatives
    CRM analytics in support of interactive and other direct marketing efforts
    Promotion response measurement for selected tactics on key brands
    Field analytics and performance measurement
    Physician overlap / Call capacity modeling, targeting
    Portfolio analytics & optimization
    Sales Force size & structure analysis
    Design of key Market Analytics metrics

    Requirements:
    Master's Degree in a relevant field. MBA/PhD is preferred.
    Minimum of 4 years job related experience; 6+ years preferred
    Experience/knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing and sales.
    Deep understanding of pharmaceutical datasets and analytics
    Superior interpersonal, analytical, organizational, team building, verbal, and written skills.
    Demonstrated leadership skills in coaching and managing a team.

    Location:
    Essex County

    Contact
    Ana Greenspan
    Kinley & Manbeck
    A Management Consulting & Training Firm
    Phone: 908-730-6158 ext. 2230

    Sr. IT Project Manager

    Requisition #197375
    Location is Basking Ridge, New Jersey

    i3

    Responsible for defining, planning, and directing the execution of a broad range of technical projects while balancing the competing demands of scope, time, cost, quality, resources, and risk to produce a high quality product.
    Manages multiple key projects with significant scope and complexity.
    Facilitates project management activities and processes while participating in all activities during SDLC.
    Ensures that the projects include all the work required, and only the work required, to complete the project successfully.
    Ensures successful and timely completion of deliverables and supports team members in the completion of deliverables.
    Plans, estimates, budgets, and controls costs to ensure the project is completed within approved budget.
    Identifies and applies systematic quality activities to ensure that the project employs all processes needed to meet Validation and Compliance requirements.  Suggest improvements where necessary and appropriate to improve operational efficiency.
    Identifies, acquires, develops, and manages multifunctional project teams, mediates problems encountered between teams or by team members, and coordinates activities of sub-teams.
    Conducts risk management planning, identification, analysis, responses, and monitoring and control on projects.  Formulates mitigation strategies and recommends solutions to leadership.
    Manages the processes to purchase or acquire the products, services, or results needed from outside the project team to perform the work.
    Manages the processes required to ensure timely and appropriate generation, collection, distribution, storage, retrieval, and ultimate disposition of project information and documentation necessary for successful communications across the organization.
    Participates in the identification of the business needs of stakeholders, to determine solutions to business problems.  Assists in the elicitation, analysis, validation, and documentation of business, organizational and/or operational requirements.
    Provides functional/technical leadership.
    Seeking candidates with a combination of 8 to 10 years experience in IT project management and 3 or more years of supervisory experience.

    Qualifications:
    Experience leading large scale projects required.
    Ability to manage multiple complex, multifunctional projects required.
    Demonstrated capability to obtain results in a complex matrix environment.
    Demonstrated leadership and motivation skills.
    Possesses excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
    Possesses exceptional problem solving, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
    Advanced project management skills training, such as PMP, preferred.
    Prior experience managing offshore resources is also a plus.

    Contact:
    Geoff Peterson
    UnitedHealth Group
    (724)940-9471 - Direct
    (443)994-9900 - Cell
    geoff_peterson@uhc.com

    Sr. IS Project Manager

    Requisition #201194
    Location is Hartford, Connecticut or Basking Ridge, New Jersey

    UnitedHealth Group IT

    Responsible for defining, managing and implementing a broad range of technical projects such as Healthcare alliance partner and acquisition integrations.
    Manages multiple integration projects / programs
    Implements project management strategies.
    Provides trend analysis / review of projects, outputs / solutions ongoing to senior leadership.
    Makes recommendations on solutions to leadership.
    Ensures project objectives are set and roles of team members are clear.
    Monitors and reviews team outputs for multiple teams.
    Makes recommendations to teams with issues / barriers to continue project.
    May function as high level interface with business segments as to project status.
    Ensures multiple teams come in on time, within budget
    Manages delegation.
    Recommends solutions to conflicts, issues between multiple teams.
    Manages projects of 5 matrixed resources with significant scope.
    Works effectively within organization to evaluate project results.

    Qualifications
    Combination of 8 to 10 years experience as a manager of complex IT projects
    Advanced project management skills training
    5 years Healthcare and/or Insurance background is required
    Experience in managing multiple concurrent complex IT projects in a high transaction environment
    Experience creating metrics
    Sr. management interface experience
    Demonstrated business acumen.
    Demonstrates capability to get results in a complex, often ambiguous environment.
    Establishes trust and credibility at all levels of the organization.
    Effectively manages change.
    Demonstrates ability to analyze data, spot trends, barriers to effective project management.
    Ability to travel periodically (less than 25%)

    Desirable Experience
    PMP Certification
    Big 4 or Professional Services consulting experience in financial services IT
    Quality training (example: Black Belt)
    ITIL experience and Certification
    Service Delivery, Call Center, Voice or Portal project experience
    Systems Analysis and/or Architecture

    Contact:
    Geoff Peterson
    UnitedHealth Group
    (724)940-9471 - Direct
    (443)994-9900 - Cell
    geoff_peterson@uhc.com

    Executive Director (M5) Shared Services Program Delivery & Portfolio Management at Pfizer

    Responsibilities:
    Under the direction of the Vice President of Worldwide Technology Infrastructure, the Shared Services Program Delivery and Portfolio Management Lead directs an international team of program and project managers delivering global projects on behalf of Worldwide Technology (WT) Services Owners and Shared Service providers. This team manages extensive and comprehensive portfolio worth $200M+. Programs are sponsored across all WT Service Owners, Engineering, Portfolio & Governance, Quality & Compliance and Divisional/Regional/Line IT teams. This team also provides Portfolio Management services for all WT Shared Services portfolio requests

    Key deliverables include:
    An integrated global operational WT Program Management Office (PMO) that successfully delivers WT Shared Services program objectives
    Integration planning and Portfolio Management of all WT Shared Service projects
    Periodic program reviews to accurately track and communicate progress, spend and results to executive leadership
    Fully integrated program delivery plan combining for internal and vendor managed engagements
    Built on the approved ELC, develop project management standards and tools used in conducting all WT projects (Project Management in a BOX initiative)

    Candidates must demonstrate excellent operational and interpersonal skills with a strong emphasis on partnering. They will demonstrate the ability to prioritize work, manage competing needs, resolve conflict and quell contention under pressure. Candidates will demonstrate a history of high integrity interactions in all business conduct acting as a organizational role models for leadership behaviors and personal professionalism. Candidates are responsible for nurturing staff and providing quality interaction, mutual support, behavior & performance feedback and coaching to help build great people in a great culture.

    Qualifications:
    REQUIRED
    20+ years progressive experience in IT operations and delivery
    large scale/global program management responsibility (>$200M/year)
    Outstanding leadership, with demonstrated success in building high performing organizations
    BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field of study
    International and multi-cultural business experience
    DESIRED
    ITIL certification with demonstrated implementation experience
    MS in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field of study
    MBA or Executive MBA Program

    Apply at URL: http://www.pfizer.com/careers  Job reference 077378

    Project Manager - North NJ

    Location: Northern New Jersey
    Type:  Contract (Corp to Corp)
    Rate: To $75/hr
    Amount of travel: NONE
    Certifications: PMP preferred

    Our company has an excellent opportunity for project managers interested in a contract position with a very large international shipping client of mine with offices in Secaucus, NJ.

    My client is looking for season, well polished project managers to manage a diverse set of projects ranging from application development, process improvement, infrastructure deployments and upgrades.  Someone with a background in "Big 5" co