Sr. IT Delivery Lead
Posted: 04/02/2026
Job Number: 1084
Remote Work Available?: Onsite
Job Description
Sr. IT Delivery Lead
Our client in the pharma industry is seeking a Sr. IT Delivery Lead to join a long-term, multi-year initiative in Rensselaer, NY. The Senior IT Delivery Leader is accountable for delivery outcomes — not just status reporting — across complex, strategic technology programs supporting IOPS functional domains. This is not a traditional project manager role. The Delivery Leader owns flow of work, capacity alignment, and bottleneck removal across cross-functional teams spanning internal stakeholders (Manufacturing, QC, QA, Supply Chain, Process Sciences, Facilities, IT) and external vendors in a GMP-regulated environment.
Role Overview:
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Our client in the pharma industry is seeking a Sr. IT Delivery Lead to join a long-term, multi-year initiative in Rensselaer, NY. The Senior IT Delivery Leader is accountable for delivery outcomes — not just status reporting — across complex, strategic technology programs supporting IOPS functional domains. This is not a traditional project manager role. The Delivery Leader owns flow of work, capacity alignment, and bottleneck removal across cross-functional teams spanning internal stakeholders (Manufacturing, QC, QA, Supply Chain, Process Sciences, Facilities, IT) and external vendors in a GMP-regulated environment.
Role Overview:
- Location: Rensselaer, NY (Onsite 4 days/week)
- Duration: Multi-year contract
- Hourly Rate: $55/hr – $90/hr
- Own delivery across system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and sustainment initiatives
- Translate strategic priorities into sequenced, capacity-aligned delivery plans with clear commitments
- Proactively identify and eliminate delivery bottlenecks across people, process, and vendors
- Drive demand intake, prioritization, and capacity forecasting, ensuring realistic commitments
- Prevent overcommitment by creating visibility into trade-offs and structured deferrals
- Lead execution using JIRA as a delivery management system, including:
- Backlog structuring
- Throughput tracking
- Milestone visibility
- Facilitate Agile and hybrid delivery models in regulated, complex environments.
- Convert execution data into clear operational and executive-level reporting.
- Proven experience owning delivery outcomes within GMP-regulated environments (pharma, biotech, or med-tech)
- Demonstrated success managing capacity vs. demand across complex, multi-vendor programs
- Hands-on expertise using Jira to manage delivery flow and predictability
- Strong executive-level communication skills (written and verbal)
- Experience leading Agile delivery in regulated or constrained environments
- Ability to adapt Agile frameworks to hybrid delivery models
- Proven ability to translate delivery metrics into actionable insights and reporting
- Experience delivering programs across IOPS domains, including:
- Manufacturing
- Quality Control (QC)
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- Supply Chain
- Process Sciences
- Facilities
- Familiarity with key enterprise and laboratory platforms such as:
- LabWare (LIMS)
- PAS-X (MES)
- Oracle Fusion (ERP)
- Veeva
- Enterprise Integration Platforms / Lab Bus
- Maximo
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- Working knowledge of:
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- GMP regulations
- Computer System Validation (CSV)
- 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Matching 401K
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Meet Your Recruiter
Tracey McCotter
People Partnership Executive
People Partnership Executive with over 20 years of recruitment experience, specializing in full-cycle hiring across diverse industries. Partnered closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team dynamics, and organizational culture. Known for building strong relationships and maintaining a candidate-first approach. Deep expertise in IT, AI, Aerospace, Defense, and Engineering sectors.
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