Job Details

About USDM

USDM Life Sciences is a premier consulting company with 20+ years of experience assisting heavily regulated biotech, medical device, and pharmaceutical companies with their GxP technologies to accelerate growth. Our deep domain knowledge and technology expertise in life sciences business processes are what set us apart. From strategy to implementation and adoption, we have delivered thousands of GxP projects globally.

As part of the USDM team, you have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies through our many partnerships with companies like Microsoft, Google, Oracle, DocuSign, Box, and many more. From molecule to market, you will help connect technology, people, and data in new ways to generate real-time insights to improve business outcomes for USDM's clients. Are you ready to make an impact and drive real digital transformation in life sciences?

Founded in Santa Barbara in 1999, USDM has grown to a progressive, global company with 300+ remote employees and offices throughout the US, Canada, and Germany.

Nature and Scope of Job

We are seeking an experienced highly organized technical IT Infrastructure Project Manager to lead the execution, and delivery of key technology infrastructure initiatives at our LA Campus. This role is responsible for managing a network upgrade project across multiple location for the LA Site. The project includes but, not limited to network refresh, implementing a high-performance & resilient Wide Area Network (WAN), expanding Cloud Access capabilities, upgrading our WiFi, upgrading access point and switch replacements.

Infrastructure Project Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling resources and processes to achieve DD&T project objectives within scope, time, quality, and budget constraints. This position requires the candidate to work on-site 4-5 days a week at client's Glendale, CA and Van Nuys, CA locations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the scope, schedule, cost, and quality of programs and projects to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Lead robust IT projects from inception to completion, including infrastructure upgrades, software development, and systems integration.
• Manage resource allocation for team members based on their skills and availability to ensure efficient use of resources
• Provide comprehensive project oversight and transparent stakeholder communication, including regular updates on progress, risks, and key metrics
• Own all aspects of project delivery including schedule management, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, and resource planning.
• Risk Management
• Identify and assess potential risks before they impact project success, with particular focus on scope changes, resource limitations, and technical hurdles.
• Design and implement comprehensive risk mitigation strategies, including contingency plans that maintain project momentum while protecting key deliverables.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Communicate with key stakeholders on status, risks, and accomplishments to ensure successful delivery.
• Guide project teams in adhering to governance policies while fostering a culture of compliance and accountability.
• Actively engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to align expectations, incorporate feedback, and proactively address concerns
• Deliver clear, concise status reports to the leadership team, highlighting progress against key milestones and addressing any changes from planned objectives.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties and assignments as required

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT project management experience, with a focus on infrastructure.
• Proven track record managing large-scale infrastructure projects (e.g., data center migrations, cloud adoption, network/security upgrades).
• Experience working in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, pharma, aerospace).
• Experience in GMP environment is required.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure components: networks, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), virtualization, servers, storage, and security.
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Cisco network upgrade/refresh project experience is a must
• Strong Cisco networking skill is a plus
• Comfortable working in cross-functional matrix teams and driving collaboration effectively.
• Tools & Methodologies
• Proficient in SDLC, MS Project, MS Planner

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certification preferred.

Working Conditions

The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer in an environmentally controlled home office environment.
• Operate other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, scanner, or printer.
• Frequently communicate with stakeholders via telephone, email, or instant message. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

USDM Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. USDM Life Sciences reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Compensation

Salary/Hourly Rate Range (W2): USD 85.00 - 95.00

The base salary/hourly rate range represents the anticipated low and high end of the USDM's compensation range for this position. Actual salaries/hourly rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. The compensation described above is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described based on market survey data or budget.

Full-time employees are eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, and critical care coverage.

Both full and part-time employees, who are at least 21 years of age, are eligible to participate in USDM's 401k plan. Full and part-time employees may be eligible for paid time off.

All employees are eligible for USDM's rewards and recognition program.

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