Senior Project Manager

Life Sciences Senior Project Manager – Planisware ImplementationCompany Overview:

BIP is Europe’s fastest growing digital consulting company and is on track to reach the Top 20 by 2030, with an expanding global footprint in the US (New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston). Operating at the intersection of business and technology we design, develop, and deliver sustainable solutions at pace and scale creating greater value for our customers, employees, shareholders, and society.

BIP specializes in high-impact consulting services across multiple industries with 6,000 employees worldwide. Our industry domains include Life Sciences, Financial Services, Energy, and Retail, supplemented with Data & AI, Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance, Change Management and Digital Transformation practices. We integrate deep industry expertise with business, technology, and quantitative disciplines to deliver high-impact results for our clients.

BIP is currently expanding its footprint in the United States, focusing on growing its Life Sciences business within global pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Our teams operate at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and data to help our clients drive smarter decisions, reducing risks, and staying ahead in a fast-evolving market environment.

Specific Opportunity:

BIP US is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Senior Project Manager to lead the implementation and adoption of the Planisware platform. This role will be instrumental in driving the success of a multi-phase implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and delivering scalable solutions for project, program, and resource management. This role will partner with business functions to identify requirements, propose solutions, provide leadership on projects, maintain and develop new solutions, and identify new opportunities for Planisware to meet the PPM needs.

What you will be doing:

We require a Senior Project Manager to oversee the planning, management, and delivery of complex cross-functional large-scale platform implementations. These roles involve managing all aspects of project execution, including scope, schedule, quality, resources, and risk management. The candidates must demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality results while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and managing stakeholder expectations.

• Working with internal teams and clients across different aspects of life sciences such as Global Pharma and Biotech.
• Collaborating with BIP US and BIP Global team members on mixed projects of variable size.
• Applying your multiple skills such as: Project Planning & Execution, Risk/Issue Management, Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Value Realization and Continuous Improvement in coordination with your life sciences subject matter knowledge in areas like: Regulatory Compliance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Clinical Trials, Laboratory Management, Submission, or Quality Systems.
• Engaging in internal initiatives, communities, Centers of Excellence, and intellectual capital development.
• Engaging with BIP US colleagues through networking, coaching, and mentoring to further the organization’s, and your professional goals.
• Seeking business development opportunities through your client exposure, supporting proposals and other client engagement efforts across the team.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Project Management, with at least 5 years working with Planisware enterprise PPM platform.
• Planisware system-specific and implementation knowledge - this includes but is not limited to product design, implementing solutions, in-depth technical knowledge, and integration of the product/software being implemented.
• Technical expertise in Planisware platform, product, and service knowledge is required.
• Experience with Planisware Resource Management & Time Tracking preferred.
• Proven experience leading large-scale platform implementations (Planisware preferred).
• Industry experience in Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences.
• Proven expertise in Project Governance, Budgeting, Resource Allocation, and Stakeholder Engagement.
• Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional programs within biotech/pharma.
• Strong investigative, analytical, interpersonal, and communication (verbal, written, and listening) skills.
• Exposure to aspects of the pharmaceutical/life sciences value chain noted above.
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
• Experience presenting and preparing/facilitating workshops.
• A team-oriented, inclusive mindset and ability to work with a wide range of individuals.
• Strong stakeholder management and consensus building skills.
• A flexible approach to work with a focus on delivery to deadlines and high standards.
• An eye for new project opportunities, new revenue streams and ways of working, as well as turning new ideas into reality.
• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, computer science, business, or related field. An advanced degree is desirable.
• PMP certification is preferred.

**The base salary range for this role is $120,000-$160,000.**Benefits:

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• HSA and FSAs.
• Matching 401k.
• Discretionary performance bonus.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Employee assistance program.
• 11 public holidays.
• 20 days PTO.
• 7 Sick Days.
• PTO buy and sell programs.
• Volunteer days.
• Paid parental leave.
• Remote work environment with the ability to travel to office as needed.

For more information about BIP US, visit https://www.bip-group.com/en-us/.

It is BIP US Consulting policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.

BIP US provides a reasonable range of compensation for our roles. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, level of experience, and knowledge.