Project Manager

WELCOME to Aetion! We are a global leader in science-driven technology using real-world evidence to provide innovative healthcare solutions. Our Aetion Evidence Platform is used to evaluate the safety, effectiveness and value of medications, delivering better outcomes to patients, medical professionals, and clients. We’ve partnered with top biopharma companies and are backed by leading venture capital firms to help increase our medical research and expand our product line. Aetion is headquartered in the US and has expanded throughout Europe with EU headquarters in Barcelona.  Recent Achievements:  European Medicines Agency selected Aetion to support safety and effectiveness research in Europe Collaboration with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Aetion and Cegedim Health Data long-term partnership to expand real-world evidence research in Europe Aetion and Aetion’s leadership are a recipients of a number of prestigious awards:  Built In Boston and Built In New York 2022 Best Places to Work Parity.org’s 2022 Best Companies for Women to Advance NYC Health Business Leaders’s 2022 Digital Health 100 CB Insights’ 2022 Digital Health 150 Come join us!  PERKS of being an A-Teamer:  25 vacation days Daily in-office lunch stipend (and a fully stocked kitchen)   Sabbatical opportunity after five years of employment  Commitment to professional development opportunities with access to Skillsoft learning experience platform Employee-led initiatives including annual company-wide innovation day & DEI resource groups  Comprehensive private health coverage w/ out-of-network reimbursements options Peer & company recognition programs Mental Health & Wellness Benefits  Monthly educational lunch & learn Why join Aetion’s tech team?  You’ll join and collaborate with our global team and engineering leaders on all matters that impact the Engineering team, including resourcing and building technology/product vision The team works on a technical stack which includes both cloud and on-premise deployments, big-data ingestion and analytics, distributed systems and algorithmic complexity. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your career working side-by-side with passionate, results-oriented professionals across our organization Looking for more insight into our culture? Check out our LinkedIn Life page here:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/aetion-inc-/life/lifeataetion DESCRIPTION: We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Technology team in Europe to lead global technology projects and initiatives in our organization.  As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects in close partnership with engineers and leaders from our Technology, as well as stakeholders from our Product and Science departments. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, which is the foundation of Aetion’s agile development process. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, business analysts, scientists, and other stakeholders, to ensure the successful delivery of technology solutions that meet or exceed business objectives. RESPONSIBILITIES:  Manage and oversee Engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and with the desired level of quality. Work with product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements aligned with project objectives, and help prioritize and manage the product backlog. Develop and execute project plans, including scope, timeline, budget, and bandwidth allocation across team members, contractors, and vendors. Manage project task creation, updates, assignments, and overall progress tracking. Collaborate on a daily basis with our engineers and other stakeholders to monitor progress and facilitate conversations to sustain the team’s momentum. Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively communicating with stakeholders to manage expectations; remove obstacles and impediments to the project team's progress. Facilitate project meetings, providing regular status updates and ensuring project team members are aware of their responsibilities and deadlines. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, business analysts, scientists, and other stakeholders, to ensure project deliverables are completed as per the agreed-upon requirements. Conduct project retrospectives and identify areas for improvement and best practices. Facilitate the agile development process, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. QUALIFICATIONS:  Required Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 5+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on engineering / technology. Proven track record of successfully delivering technology projects on time and within budget. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with cross-functional teams. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address issues that may impact project timelines or budgets. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate project status updates and issues to stakeholders. Experience with project management tools such as JIRA, Asana, or Trello. Experience with Agile methodologies and Scrum. Preferred Detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to work under time pressure and balance multiple competing / changing priorities. Strong analytical skills and ability to think critically. Knowledge of software engineering best practices. Experience gathering business requirements. Experience managing the entire product development lifecycle, from product ideation to launch. Understanding of Product Management principles for SaaS Client-facing experience Project management certification (e.g. PMP, Prince2). Experience in the healthcare industry Aetion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aetion is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disabled status or genetic information.