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Information Systems Project Manager

JBL Resources

Cary, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$62.50
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business Operations, Business Skills, Change Management, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Systems, Cross-Functional, Customer Acquisition, Data Management, Data Migration, Data Quality, Document Change Management, Document Control, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), FDA (Food and Drug Administration), FDA Requirements, GxP, Human Resources, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Information Technology & Information Systems, Knowledge Transfer, Leadership, Logistics, Matrix Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Validation, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Execution, Project Lifecycle, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Requirements Management, Resource Management, Risk Management, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, System Integration (SI), System Validation, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Usability Engineering, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
LOCATION
Cary, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Information Systems Project Manager
Location: Cary, Illinois
About Our Client:
Our client has built a high-trust, people-first culture driven by real employee feedback and a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and performance. Known for fostering an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow, the organization continues to set itself apart as an employer of choice. Working here means joining a team of top technical professionals bringing cutting-edge products to the forefront—offering driven individuals the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Leading the full lifecycle of PLM implementation, from project initiation through go-live and post-implementation support.
  • Developing and managing project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations to ensure on-time, on-scope delivery.
  • Driving project execution while balancing competing priorities, risks, and dependencies.
  • Creating and maintaining detailed project schedules, work breakdown structures, and critical path analyses.
  • Leading the implementation of a modern PLM system aligned with business and operational needs.
  • Overseeing migration of data and records from legacy systems, ensuring data integrity and audit readiness.
  • Coordinating system integration efforts between PLM and MES platforms.
  • Supporting process design to optimize workflows such as document control, change management, and product lifecycle governance.
  • Developing and executing migration, deployment, and cutover strategies to minimize business disruption.
  • Ensuring all project activities comply with internal quality systems and external regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO, GxP).
  • Leading Computer System Validation (CSV) activities, including documentation and execution (URS, IQ/OQ/PQ, RTM).
  • Overseeing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to confirm system readiness and usability.
  • Maintaining audit-ready documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Serving as the primary liaison between business leaders, IT, system integrators, and external vendors.
  • Communicating project status, risks, and progress to executive leadership and governance teams.
  • Driving change management initiatives, including training, communication, and user adoption strategies.
  • Ensuring smooth transition to post-go-live support teams with clear ownership and knowledge transfer.
  • Identifying and mitigating project risks, dependencies, and business impacts.
  • Managing vendor relationships, deliverables, and performance against contractual expectations.
  • Leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders across a matrixed organization.
  • Driving accountability, team performance, and project outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
  • 6+ years of experience in project management within a regulated industry.
  • Proven experience leading enterprise system implementations (PLM, ERP, MES, or similar).
  • Experience managing data migration and system integrations.
  • Strong understanding of regulated environments (GxP, FDA, ISO).
  • Experience with Computer System Validation (CSV) processes.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical execution plans.
  • Strong project management expertise, including planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Excellent communication skills, including executive-level reporting.
  • Ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
  • High emotional intelligence, problem-solving ability, and adaptability in dynamic environments.
  • PMP or equivalent certification.
  • PLM-related certifications (e.g., CIMdata) preferred.
  • MasterControl experience or certification preferred.
  • NO C2C CANDIDATES

Interested Candidates please apply on our website at https://jobs.jblresources.com.
For more information about our services and great opportunities at JBL Resources, please visit our website: https://www.jblresources.com.
JBL Resources is proud to have earned the reputation of being a premier provider of top talent professionals in the fields of engineering, human resources, logistics, operations, and supply chain management. As specialists in both permanent placement and contract services, our mission is to help companies and individuals become all they were created to be.
**JBL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Company
 

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