[Remote] PROJECT AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT (Base)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. As a Project and Portfolio Manager at ICON, you will lead and manage complex projects and programs across various departments, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities
• Coordinating cross-functional teams, including project managers, technical leads, and other stakeholders, to ensure seamless execution of program activities
• Developing and managing program plans, timelines, budgets, and resources, monitoring progress and addressing any issues that may impact program success
• Communicating program status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, providing regular updates and ensuring transparency throughout the program lifecycle
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing best practices to enhance program efficiency, quality, and outcomes

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business, project management, engineering, or a related field
• Extensive experience in program management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale projects
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, with experience in risk management, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 25%)
• A PMP or equivalent certification is a plus

Benefits

• 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.

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