IT Project Manager- GMP

Role: IT Project Manager – GMP

Job#: 3020529

Location:

Remote (U.S.);
Indianapolis, IN preferred

Employment Type:

Contract

Department: IT- LIMS

Apex Systems, a Global Technology Services Leader, is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead a global Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) migration from multiple local, site-specific LIMS platforms to a single, standardized Lab Vantage instance. This role will drive both the technical delivery and the process harmonization required to support a unified, compliant, and scalable global laboratory environment.

The Project Manager will coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders across global manufacturing and laboratory sites, manage project execution, and lead the consolidation and translation of site‑specific SOPs into streamlined, global SOPs aligned with Lab Vantage best practices.

This is a remote role, with a strong preference for candidates located in or near Indianapolis, IN to support collaboration with key stakeholders.

• Lead project management for a global LIMS migration from multiple local systems to a single Lab Vantage platform
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and dependencies using tools such as MS Planner and other PM tools
• Track project progress, risks, issues, and dependencies; proactively drive mitigation strategies
• Manage scope, budget, and resource allocation across multiple global sites
• Facilitate regular project status meetings, steering committee updates, and executive communications
• Serve as IT Project Manager for Lab Vantage SOP consolidation globally across dozens of sites
• Ensure integrations and workflows align with business, regulatory, and quality requirements
• Coordinate the creation, consolidation, and governance of SOPs related to Lab Vantage
• Translate and map existing site‑level SOPs into standardized, global SOPs
• Partner with Quality, Regulatory, and Lab stakeholders to ensure SOPs meet compliance and audit requirements
• Drive adoption of standardized processes while managing change across regions
• Work closely with global manufacturing sites, laboratory leadership, QA, IT, and business partners
• Manage work intake, requirements, and execution through JIRA
• Coordinate laboratory workflows and operational readiness using Smart Lab
• Ensure alignment between system configuration and real‑world lab processes

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager, preferably in regulated or manufacturing environments
• Proven experience leading enterprise system implementations or migrations, preferably LIMS
• Hands‑on experience managing projects using JIRA and Microsoft project management tools (e.g., MS Planner)
• Experience working with or alongside Lab Vantage LIMS
• Strong understanding of SOP development, documentation, and process standardization
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills
• Experience working with globally distributed teams across multiple time zones

• Familiarity with Smart Lab or similar laboratory operations platforms
• Experience in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, manufacturing)
• Knowledge of GxP, data integrity, and quality system requirements
• PMP, Agile, or similar project management certification
• Prior experience leading global process harmonization initiatives

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that provide an optional layer of financial protection. The company also offers an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401(k) program, a Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan, a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to eight free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program, and other discounts.

For professional development, Apex hosts an on‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+…