Novavax
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Project Manager/Senior Project Manager, Information Technology

Location
Gaithersburg, MD
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About the role

The Project Manager / Senior Project Manager reports to the Senior Director, Information Technology, as part of the Information Technology Project Management Office (IT PMO).

The IT PMO is the organizational entity that (a) establishes Information Technology project management standards, processes, best practices, and tools, (b) provides project-related services for the company's information technology programs and projects, including, but not limited to, operational support, subject matter expertise, and resource / vendor management and, (c) supports IT project and portfolio governance, issue escalation, risk management and business / stakeholder communications.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Five (5) or more years of experience in project management, preferably in the biotech/vaccines industry.
  • BA/BS in a relevant field, with MA/MS preferred.
  • Professional certification (such as PMP).
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate under pressure is a must.
  • A professional communications style and maintaining project confidentiality are key success factors for the candidate.
  • Must have superior organizational, administrative and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be adept at learning and becoming quickly proficient at novel software applications; must be an expert at Microsoft Office, Project, and Visio; routine use of standard office equipment such as copiers and scanners, and expertise in electronic file structures and records management, as well as use of SharePoint.
  • Expertise with leading meetings with video - and tele-conferencing technology is required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About the Company

At Novavax, a clinical-stage vaccine company, we are creating tomorrow's vaccines today! We seek to attract, develop, and retain talented people who share our passion for science, medicine, and human health. We foster an environment of teamwork and collaboration, built on a culture that values and appreciates its employees. We are a fast-paced company that provides employees with opportunities to achieve personal and professional goals while also maintaining a balance between work and personal life.

Read the original posting

From Novavax's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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