Project Manager - Agile and Waterfall

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager with strong expertise in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies to lead and deliver complex, cross-functional projects. This hybrid PM will play a key role in aligning project execution with business goals, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring timely, on-budget delivery across diverse initiatives.

This role will directly support initiatives involving Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN), Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), and MODA-EM. The ideal candidate will be comfortable navigating both IT and business contexts, particularly in life sciences or regulated environments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management across Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid frameworks depending on the project needs.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership to define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives) as needed.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and risk logs for Waterfall or hybrid projects.
• Manage delivery of projects involving ELN, LIMS, and MODA-EM platforms, ensuring alignment with business processes and compliance standards.
• Ensure clear communication and alignment across all stakeholders, proactively managing expectations and resolving issues.
• Track project performance, report on progress, and provide transparency through status reports and dashboards.
• Coordinate resource allocation and manage budgets and timelines effectively.
• Adapt project delivery strategies based on team maturity, business constraints, and stakeholder needs.
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement in project delivery.

Requirements: 

• 5+ years of project management experience, with demonstrated success managing Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid projects.
• Experience managing IT or business systems projects in a regulated environment, ideally with ELN, LIMS, or MODA-EM.
• Strong understanding of Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and traditional Waterfall methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience using project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, Confluence, or Smartsheet.
• PMP and/or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

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