IT Project Manager

About Forge

Forge, a member of Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services, is a gene therapy development engine, focused on enabling access to life changing gene therapies and helping bring them from idea into reality. We partner with innovators in the gene therapy community: scientists, physicians, biotech/pharma companies, and patient groups. We bring expertise in gene therapy manufacturing and therapeutics development to the table, helping to champion teams that are navigating the long road from the lab bench to the bedside. Our goal is simple but vital to patients living with disease, and we take it seriously. With a patient-first approach, we are forging new models for working together to better accelerate these transformative medicines to reach those who need them the most.   

Forge is based in Columbus, Ohio, in a 200,000 square foot facility known affectionately by team members as, the Hearth. The Hearth, is a custom-designed cGMP facility dedicated to AAV manufacturing and hosts scalable, end-to-end manufacturing services.  

About The Role

The IT Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing IT-focused projects that support various departments within the organization. This role requires a deep understanding of IT systems, project management methodologies, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a CDMO or a similar regulated environment and will be skilled in driving projects from initiation to completion, ensuring that all objectives are met on time and within budget.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, tracking progress and adjusting plans as necessary to meet project goals.
• Coordinate with IT, Operations, Quality, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and systems.
• Manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies and ensuring timely resolution of any challenges that arise.
• Communicate project status, milestones, and outcomes to senior management and other key stakeholders, providing regular updates and reports.
• Ensure that all IT projects comply with industry regulations, including GMP, GCP, and other relevant standards.
• Facilitate user training and support, ensuring that all team members are proficient with new systems and technologies.

What You’ll Bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on IT projects.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex IT projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, including software development, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to anticipate and address potential project challenges.
• Proficiency in project management software tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with industry regulations, including GMP, GCP, and other relevant standards.
• Ability to work onsite in Columbus, Ohio, 3-4 days/week on average.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a CDMO, pharmaceutical, or other regulated environments.
• PMP or equivalent certification.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position works in a typical office environment where the physical work demands will vary depending on the specific tasks and duties required of the job. This is largely a sedentary role; persons holding office positions are generally subject to inside environmental conditions having the lighting, temperature, and noise of an open floor-plan office environment. Regularly operate a computer and other office equipment. Regularly communicate with others in person, over the phone, and electronically. Must be able to move and/or carry objects weighing up to 10 lbs.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned.

Forge Biologics is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Forge Biologics, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Life at Forge

We are a team of diverse, driven and passionate people working together to trailblaze a new model for how we make medicines to treat patients with genetic diseases. Our team members use their creativity and talent to invent new solutions, meet new demands, and offer the most effective services in the industry. Forge’s core values lay the foundation for H.O.P.E. It provides us a common purpose that we all understand, work towards and live by. 

HARDWORKING - We work hard and smart, making a persistent and determined effort toward success. Working hard, with focus and desire is the key.

OPEN - We strive to be approachable, actively listen and encourage others to contribute and speak up. We positively offer and receive constructive feedback.

PURPOSE DRIVEN - We are passionate about working towards and delivering on our mission to manufacture gene therapies.

ENGAGED - We are fully absorbed by and enthusiastic about our work and take positive action to further Forge’s vision, mission and goals.

We’ve Got You Covered

We take the health and happiness of our employees seriously and are consistently evaluating new ways to make our benefits truly UnFORGEttable.

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance that starts on your first day at Forge, with 90% of premiums covered for team members as well as dependents
• Flexible PTO (plus 14 paid company holidays)
• Annual bonus for all full-time employees
• 401(K) company match
• Fully-stocked kitchen with free food/drinks
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave - additional discount programs include childcare support & dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits (financial planning services, mental health counseling, employer paid disability)
• Professional & Personal development resources - LinkedIn Learning, a dedicate training staff in-house, mentoring opportunities & access to leadership development coaches