Senior Project Manager, IT Transition & Technology Programs

Are you a proven IT transformation leader who thrives at the intersection of complex systems, fast-paced separation programs, and life-saving science?

Aquila Talent Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Manager, IT Transition & Technology Programs for a permanent, full-time remote role based anywhere in the United States (with regular travel across operational sites). In this high-impact position, you will take command of the Transition Management Office (TMO) governance framework to steer critical separation milestones and drive a cornerstone SAP ERP implementation within a regulated CDMO manufacturing environment. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Transition Management Office (TMO) governance, maintaining RAID logs, master plans, cross-workstream dependencies, and tracking against TSA exit milestones.
• Lead project delivery for the enterprise SAP ERP workstream, managing project schedules, budget tracking, milestone reporting, and risk mitigation.
• Supervise system integrator (SI) and vendor delivery performance across parallel partners, surfacing integration conflicts and delivery risks promptly to the CIO.
• Coordinate closely with Quality and manufacturing operations stakeholders to ensure core IT platforms align with GxP validation, CSV, and 21 CFR Part 11 standards.
• Drive executive governance cadences, delivering transparent, objective status reports and strategic recommendations directly to the CIO and executive leadership.
• Provide program management coordination for complementary enterprise systems, including HRIS/payroll rollouts and CRM workstreams.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of dedicated IT project and program management experience, including proven leadership within IT carve-outs, divestitures, or TMO separation programs.
• Extensive, hands-on experience delivering SAP ERP implementations within a life sciences, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or CDMO environment.
• Solid background operating within GxP-regulated environments, with working knowledge of Computer System Validation (CSV) and life sciences regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage system integrator performance, dependencies, and deliverables objectively within an established PMO framework.
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills, with proven success reporting directly to C-level leaders in high-visibility settings.

Nice-to-have

• Hands-on experience integrating Quality Management Systems (QMS) such as TrackWise, Veeva QMS, or MasterControl alongside enterprise ERP.
• Prior project coordination experience supporting HRIS/payroll (such as UKG) or Salesforce rollouts.
• Professional program management credentials (PMP or PgMP certification).

What We Offer / Why Join

This is an opportunity to steer a pivotal IT separation and modernise mission-critical platforms supporting advanced therapeutics and cellular research. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership and operational experts in an established, collaborative setting where your governance directly impacts operational excellence and patient health. The package includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company contribution, generous paid time off, and dedicated professional development support.