Senior IT Project Manager – Biopharma Manufacturing / IT-OT

About this role

Location: Tarrytown, NY – Onsite 3–4 days/week
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 12+ Months
Engagement: C2C or 1099 ONLY
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States
W2: Not available

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives within a biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

This role sits at the intersection of manufacturing operations, IT/OT systems, instrumentation, data platforms, and analytics. The ideal candidate has strong experience managing cross-functional projects involving manufacturing technology, data integration, and regulated life sciences environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead IT/OT and technology initiatives within a biopharma manufacturing environment.
• Manage projects involving **manufacturing systems, instrumentation, data collection, integration, and analytics**.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Data, and business teams to define scope, requirements, timelines, risks, and dependencies.
• Coordinate initiatives involving laboratory and manufacturing instrumentation.
• Support projects involving **liquid handlers, biobank technologies, Empower, and related manufacturing/laboratory systems**.
• Manage manufacturing data initiatives involving collection, integration, storage, and visualization.
• Drive project plans, governance, RAID management, status reporting, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project backlogs and delivery using Agile and traditional project management methodologies.
• Ensure projects remain aligned with business objectives, technical requirements, and regulated-environment expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience managing **IT projects within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or biopharma manufacturing environments**.
• Experience working with **IT/OT systems ...