Location – Foster City, CA
Employment Type – FTE / CTH / Contract with WinWire
Job Description
Experience Range – 10 years of experience as a Project Manager in a technology or enterprise project setting
Strong hands-on experience with Planisware (Enterprise or Orchestra editions) in a PM or Admin role
Knowledge of project/portfolio management processes, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
Ability to manage cross-functional teams and interface with senior stakeholders
Familiarity with GxP compliance, pharmaceutical or life sciences domain is a plus
Provide an overview and training on Planisware usage and system architecture
Manage and maintain the Planisware System Console and architecture
Configure L1 attributes, including – Intermediate: User attributes, Alerts, Locks, DMRs, Sequence code generators, Attribute settings; Complex: User tables, Reports, Simple workflows
Handle Planisware administration including Users, User Groups, Profiles, User Parameters, and User Traces
Build and manage Planisware Explorers, queries, and dashboards
Planisware certification or prior experience in Planisware implementation/migration projects
PMP or Prince2 certification; Experience in Agile or hybrid project management methodologies
BS/BE in IT/IS, Computer Science or related and/or relevant experience
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Must-haves
Manage end-to-end delivery of projects using Planisware as the core PPM platform; Coordinate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and third-party vendors to gather requirements and define project scope
Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and reporting within Planisware
Monitor project progress, identify risks/issues, and implement corrective actions
Ensure alignment with organizational goals, compliance requirements, and reporting standards
Provide hands-on configuration and troubleshooting support within Planisware, where applicable
Drive adoption and continuous improvement of Planisware processes across teams
