QA Program Manager

15+ years of IT experience and at least 8 years of Large Program management experience. PMP/PMI certification along with Strong Life Science QA Background. Knowledge of Healthcare, Life Science, Clinical research industry, GXP, CSV, CSA, and practices and regulations are a must Should have been in customer facing roles in managing large engagements for at least 5 years Should have managed large Pharma/CRO/Med devices customers Candidates should be team players with excellent communication skills and can manage multiple customer engagements independently. Possession of ITIL and PMI certifications are essential and not mandatory Demonstrated business acumen and successful experience managing all aspects of programs, including communicating with stakeholders and directing matrixed teams and resources. Ability to effectively communicate program plans, proposals, and results, and negotiate options at senior management levels Experience in SDLC Framework & Agile/Scrum framework Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Good experience on responding to RFPs and defending the solution to customers Should be able to transition the services to Offshore and manage the complete delivery in Onsite Offshore model Leading project planning sessions Coordinating client staff and internal resources Managing project progress and adapt work as required Ensuring projects meet deadlines Managing relationships with clients and stakeholders Designing and signing off on contracts Designing risk mitigation plan Conducting project review and creating detailed reports for executive staff Optimizing and improving processes and the overall approach where necessary Securing growth opportunities and initiating new projects Managing large and diverse teams