Project and Portfolio Manager

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development

We are currently seeking a Project and Portfolio Project manager at ICON Plc to join our diverse and dynamic team.

What you will be doing:

• This position will primarily support the Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) team in all aspects of Project and Portfolio planning, execution and reporting (resources, financials, project health). 

• Familiar and comfortable with Project Management - principles, systems, software, cost analysis and resourcing algorithms.

• Managing stakeholders’ communication and working with Business Partners, EBIS, IT and Finance following the standard Project Portfolio Management processes and associated infrastructure (maintaining data accuracy within the Portfolio & Project Management Systems)

• Deliver regular updates and insights to the departmental and GD leadership team of the status of projects/initiatives, highlighting operational or technical roadblocks and proposing potential solutions that will assist in removing same.

• Lead, manage and develop high functioning diverse project teams to enable the assigned Project delivery for our stakeholders (a minimum of 3 years of relevant

• experience leading individuals and teams with a proven track record of delivering projects is required)

• May be leading one or more than one project of low to moderate complexity or one project of high complexity. 

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, in project management, Health or Science

• discipline with experience working clinical R&D or highly scientific environment 

• 3-5 years relevant project management work experience required (other relevant

• experiences and skills may be considered if in project leadership function within

• technology or Pharmaceutical /Healthcare working at the interface between

• systems and business)

• Experience working in highly diverse teams within clinical research; cross-functional, global, multi-regional.

• Excellent Project management skills (waterfall and agile methodologies at least 3- 5 years practical experience)

• Advanced Microsoft Office and MS Project skills including the ability to manipulate and analyze data

• Highly organized with excellent written and verbal communication. 

• Ability to work in global environment organizing and leading team collaborative work output and present information to the core team as well as executive stakeholders  

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What ICON can offer you:

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At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values.   We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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