Manager, Project Management

Manager, Project Management - US, Lenexa, KS

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 Manager of Project Management at ICON Plc to join our diverse and dynamic team. As the Manager of Project Management, you will be responsible for the overall direction and management of projects through designated project managers. Your primary focus will be to ensure consistency with corporate strategy, processes across projects, and exceptional customer satisfaction. Your role involves providing day-to-day technical oversight to the Project Management function, inspiring and guiding your team, and playing a pivotal role in the successful execution of regionally assigned programs and projects.

• Oversight: Direct and provide day-to-day technical oversight to the Project Management function, ensuring adherence to best practices and project success.
• Leadership: Lead and mentor the project management team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Inspire and Lead with a Clear Vision Develop and communicate a clear vision for the department and the organization, inspiring team members to work towards common goals.
• Accountability: Accountable for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and successful completion of all regionally assigned programs and projects.
• Project Tracking and Reporting: Ensure alignment of projects with the company's strategy, commitments, and goals, contributing to the overall success of the organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project efficiency, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and address project-related challenges, implementing solutions to achieve project milestones and objectives.
• Partnership: Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction. Data Analysis: Analyze project performance data, generate reports, and present project status updates to senior management.
• Drive Innovations: Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and innovations in project management, implementing relevant improvements within the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven in-depth experience working in a clinical laboratory within a CRO, Biopharmaceutical company, or related organization.
• Demonstrated expertise as a Project Manager, overseeing phase II & III studies.
• Strong leadership skills with prior experience in mentoring, supervising, or leading teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Passionate about advancing healthcare and contributing to the success of clinical research.
• Adherence to high ethical standards, promoting a culture of integrity and excellence.

What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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