Senior Project Manager - Digital / IT (SDLC Methodologies, Life Science)

Posted 7 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
85K-120K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech
The Role
Lead and deliver large cross-functional IT and digital projects (application, infrastructure, platform). Plan, track scope/schedule/resources, manage risks/issues/dependencies, coordinate stakeholders, enforce governance and delivery standards, and provide status reporting to achieve business outcomes.
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Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, you’ll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Senior Project Manager - Digital / IT is responsible for the success of large strategic projects. As needed, they may also provide management for a small program and will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering cross-functional IT projects across the organization in alignment with enterprise delivery standards and governance. They plan, execute and implement projects to deliver intended business outcomes, ideally on time, on budget and within scope according to business priorities. Throughout the lifecycle of the projects, the Senior Project Manager ensures consistent, reliable, and transparent project execution which effectively and efficiently utilizes organization resources.

This position reports to the Head of IT Governance & Delivery and is part of the Governance & Delivery team. This role is an on-site role based in either of the sites located in Coralville, Iowa, or Fargo, North Dakota.

 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Plan and manage IT projects across multiple domains, including application, infrastructure, platform, and digital initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, including scope, schedule, dependencies, risks, and resource needs while ensuring projects follow defined delivery methodologies, standards, and governance processes.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure effective execution and issue resolution.
  • Track and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating as appropriate through governance channels.
  • Provide clear and timely project status reporting, including milestones, risks, and delivery health

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Project management, DBS certification (i.e., visual project management, problem solving, daily management, etc.)
  • Prefer minimum of five years project management experience serving in the role as a project manager
  • Knowledge and experience in the use of project management and SDLC methodologies and tools Demonstrated mastery of process change, product development, manufacturing or software development.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in addition to facilitation and presentation skills.

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

  • Experience applying project management methodologies, including traditional, agile, or hybrid approaches.
  • Proven ability to influence, motivate, drive collaboration, and assess performance across all project team members

IDT, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The annual salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $85,000.00 to $120,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

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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    Skills Required

    • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or related discipline.
    • Project management, Danaher Business System (DBS) certification (visual project management, problem solving, daily management).
    • Knowledge and experience using project management and SDLC methodologies and tools.
    • Demonstrated mastery of process change, product development, manufacturing, or software development.
    • Strong written and verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
    • Project management experience (minimum five years preferred).
    • Experience applying traditional, agile, or hybrid project management approaches (preferred).
    • Proven ability to influence, motivate, drive collaboration, and assess team performance (preferred).

    Danaher Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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    • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan options alongside dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support. Wellness initiatives and support programs such as an EAP and vaccination or fitness offerings add breadth beyond core insurance.
    • Retirement Support Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer matching and options such as pre-tax and Roth contributions. Broader financial rewards such as performance bonuses and access to equity or an employee stock purchase plan are also described.
    • Parental & Family Support Parental leave and family-building support are described as available, including maternity and paternity leave and fertility assistance. Childcare and eldercare support are also highlighted as part of the overall package.

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    The Company
    Washington , DC
    57,802 Employees
    Year Founded: 1984

    What We Do

    Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life around the world. A global network of more than 25 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today’s most dynamic industries through our operating companies in four strategic platforms: Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Water Quality and Product Identification. The engine at the heart of our success is the Danaher Business System (DBS), a set of tools that enables continuous improvement around lean, growth and leadership. Through the ingenuity of our people, the power of DBS and the impact of our meaningful technologies, we help realize life’s potential in ourselves and for those we serve.

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