Senior Project Manager (Software Development, SAP)

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is the leading manufacturer of custom oligonucleotides and proprietary technologies for genomics applications. Our work is complex and cutting-edge, and our team members are curious, creative thinkers who understand that good data drives smart decisions. At IDT, we realize that although science may be uniform, people are unique. We promote a culture where engaged people are motivated and have opportunities to achieve their full potential, as part of one global team.

IDT is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

This position is part of the Project Management Office located in Coralville, Iowa and will be on-site. At IDT, we are one global team. We celebrate our differences, engage in healthy debate, and are inclusive. Together, we accomplish great things.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Implement "right sized" project management processes that best fit the needs of the project and align with organization project methodology standards. Create project management artifacts as appropriate for large strategic projects of high complexity or small programs (example: project master schedule, communication plan, resource plan, toll gate presentations, risk and issue registers) and represent project at governance meetings along with project sponsors and core team members.
• Build effective relationships and quickly earn the trust of key stakeholders and project team members. May provide mentoring to less tenured members of the team.
• Manage all aspects of the project life cycle, and work with team members to oversee all phases of project completion. Manage scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed on time, cost and quality. Monitor project spend and validate financial forecasts throughout the project lifecycle. As needed, manage cross project dependencies with other project managers. Partner with Project Sponsor and Core Team Members to ensure realization/sustainment of project benefits (e.g. revenue, productivity)
• Ensure project results have an articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit. Holds self accountable for overall project success and consistently seeks opportunities to exceed project goals. Delivery of a quality business outcome is key.
• Other duties as assigned

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

• Prefer minimum ten years of work experience with a preference for a minimum of five years project management experience leading software development projects

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Project management certification
• Proven experience leading project teams and peers through ambiguity, frequent change and effective decision making
• Proven effective communication (written and verbal) across all levels in an organization

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. 

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