At Precise Solutions, we are looking for top talent consultants to bring on as employees of our organization and service our clients in the various Life Sciences Industries.  We are much more than a consulting firm! Precise Solutions provides competitive compensation packages with great salaries, benefits, health insurance, paid time off and employer-based 401k contributions.  We currently have an immediate need for the following: Job Title: DevOps Project Manager Location:  Lake County, Illinois Compensation: $84.00 per hour, Paid Time off, Company 401k contributions, Health, dental, and vision insurance.  Total Annual Compensation including benefits is $ 194,000 annually. Resume Requirements The following resume requirements must be met for resume to be considered. + Candidates’ first and last name (legal spelling) must be at the top of the resume. + Valid email address must be at the top of the resume.  LinkedIn links will not be accepted it must have a valid email address so our recruiters can respond to your resume. + Please refrain from submitting resumes with candidates’ photo they will not be considered. DevOps/ Agile Project Manager required for leading and delivering end to end DevOps, GenAI, Custom Development, Data and Analytics solutions. The ideal candidate will be an agile practitioner with focus on building high performing teams, optimizing processes and delivering successful results. Works well with people at all levels of the organization, including stakeholders, customers, and outside vendors. A leader who operates efficiently and creatively meets critical deadlines in fast-paced environments. DevOps Project Manager Requirements: + Implement Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, etc.) and enable CI/ CD along with Continuous Testing/ Automation + Manage plan, build, and test of new code, and ensure its smooth transition into operational use. + Act as collaborator between many teams and contributors, including the software creation team (Dev) and the team that manages and runs it (Ops). + Work with different teams to implement Custom Development/ Web projects using .Net, Java, Qlik, SharePoint and Netlify. + Create project charter and scope statement, create and maintain project plans, roles and responsibilities as needed. + Manage projects leveraging agile mindset via Jira, Kanban, Scrum, and Azure DevOps, adhering to GxP processes. + Run daily stand-up meetings to closely monitor progress and performance against project plan, take timely action, resolve issues, and avoid delays. + Lead and manage all aspects of the SDLC process (development, testing, UAT, and pre-production testing) for each production release from an implementation and documentation perspective. + Report weekly status and generate monthly Demand/ Delivery/ DevOps KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) + Successfully coordinate and execute multitude of interrelated IT project activities within tight budgetary constraints while providing actionable insights to leadership and proactively adapting to changing priorities. + Oversee feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, and the establishment and implementation of new or revised projects/ programs. + Responsible for liaison between IT and Operations team to drive closure to any urgent on demand issues. DevOps Project Manager Qualifications + 12+ years of proven experience as an DevOps/ Agile Project Manager or other managerial position + 4 years bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant field + Experience in enabling Azure DevOps for programs/ projects is a must + An Agile mindset with experience working in Agile environment + Excellent critical thinking skills and problem-solving ability + Excellent knowledge of MS Office and program/ project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet, JIRA, ServiceNow, etc.) is required. + Exhibit spirit of collaboration and transparent communication + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills + Outstanding leadership and organizational skills + Prior Pharma (specifically Commercial vertical) industry experience is a plus + Any DevOps/ Agile certifications is a plus + Any experience delivering Gen AI projects is a major plus Powered by JazzHR