Job Description
#889864 RPA Project Manager Must have : - 2+ years recent exp. managing AI/ML projects in Life sciences (Pharma Company)
- Exp liaising with internal IT, onshore and offshore RPA consultants and developers to create RPA bots and AI/ML-based solutions.
- Good Communication
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We are seeking a
Senior Project Manager with a strong technical pedigree and proven experience leading
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and
AI/ML initiatives in the
Life Sciences industry. This is not a hands-on coding role but requires a proactive, results-driven leader who can bridge technical teams and business stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience driving complex automation and machine learning projects across cross-functional domains such as Clinical, Discovery, Finance, TechOps, and Development.
This individual will oversee a team of 5-9 contractors (including RPA developers and another RPA Project Manager), ensuring delivery of a cohesive automation and AI/ML portfolio aligned with strategic business objectives.
Key Responsibilities: - Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of RPA and AI/ML initiatives across multiple business units.
- Engage with business stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into technical specifications.
- Oversee delivery teams (onshore/offshore) and ensure timely execution of automation solutions.
- Drive governance, prioritization, and strategic alignment of the RPA and AI/ML portfolio.
- Collaborate with internal IT, consultants, and developers to design and implement scalable automation solutions.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to project team members, ensuring high performance and accountability.
- Monitor and report on project milestones, KPIs, risks, and budgets to senior leadership.
- Champion best practices in digital transformation, innovation, and automation strategy.
Required Qualifications: - 2+ years of hands-on experience managing AI/ML projects in the Life Sciences industry (required).
- 5+ years of experience in project management with a focus on RPA and intelligent automation .
- Strong understanding of automation platforms (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism) and ML frameworks.
- Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams and technical vendors.
- Experience working with business process owners to evaluate and optimize workflows.
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance considerations in life sciences (e.g., GxP, HIPAA).
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and organizational change management skills.
Preferred Skills & Traits: - Solid grasp of AI/ML concepts, model lifecycle, and integration with RPA solutions.
- Experience leading global teams in a matrixed or outsourced delivery model.
- bility to manage ambiguity, drive clarity, and make data-informed decisions.
- gile, Scrum, or hybrid project delivery experience.
- PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar certification a plus.
- Prior background in clinical or R&D automation initiatives is highly desirable.
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