Position: Senior Project Manager
Location: Cambridge, MA
Duration: 6+ Months
Overview
We are seeking a Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of AI/ML and Large Language Model (LLM) initiatives, bridging business objectives and technical execution for the Research & Development organization. This role operates within an Agile/Scrum environment and is accountable for delivering scalable, high-impact AI solutions and process redesign aligned to strategic priorities. The position serves as the central coordinator across business, technology and vendor teams, with full ownership of project health, execution, and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities- Define project scope, objectives, success metrics and roadmap aligned to business goals including scope for MVP and POC execution
- Create and maintain Project Plan and RAID Log for the project
- Lead Agile/Scrum delivery, including sprint planning, backlog management, and release coordination
- Manage cross-functional internal teams and external vendors
- Ownership of end-to-end project health, including scope, timeline, budget, risks, and quality
- Translate business requirements into technical execution plans with clear milestones and prioritized backlogs
- Oversee delivery of AI/ML and LLM-based solutions and process change from use case definition through deployment of POC and MVP releases to full production implementation and scaling
- Monitor and mitigate risks related to data, model performance, integration, and delivery timelines
- Ensure alignment with regulatory, risk and change control (as applicable)
- Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders and executive leadership
- Help drive adoption of new ways of working
Qualifications & Experience- 5–10+ years of project or program management experience in user-facing technology initiatives within a pharma or biotech environment
- Demonstratable experience as a day-to-day Project Manager creating and managing a team to a documented Project Plan and RAID log
- Proven experience delivering user-facing based solutions in production environments
- Project Management Certification (eg PMP, CAPM, Prince2, CSM)
- Experience operating in Agile/Scrum environments with distributed, cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects comprised of internal engineering teams and external vendors
- Experience translating complex technical solutions into business outcomes
- Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- GxP experience is an advantage
Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:
· [Pay Rate]: $80 - $90 per hour W2
o Note: Pay rate will be commensurate with experience.
· Medical for full time employees
· Dental, and Vision Insurance
· Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, etc.