Location: Remote - Thousand Oaks, CA

Employment Type: Contingent Worker (Contract, W2)

Contract Length: 12 months (possible extension)

Compensation: $44/$48 per hour (based on experience)

Summary of the Role

Lead Agile project delivery for a big biopharma leader, driving transformation through disciplined project management, organizational change, and skilled collaboration across technical and business teams. Leverage digital tools and Lean/Six Sigma expertise to accelerate initiatives, improve delivery consistency, and ensure stakeholder alignment. This role is highly visible, requiring confident communication and the ability to manage change across diverse groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Agile ceremonies (planning, reviews, retrospectives, stand-ups) to drive team discipline and continuous improvement
• Build and maintain project plans, sprint schedules, work breakdowns, and task assignments
• Track progress against milestones; escalate risks and resource concerns to Portfolio Manager
• Implement and refine project management processes for improved consistency and delivery speed
• Develop and execute organizational change management plans to drive adoption and readiness
• Assess stakeholder needs, manage communication, and preempt resistance
• Leverage digital tools for reporting, documentation, and decision acceleration
• Promote consistent, clear communication across technical, business, and leadership teams
• Collaborate with business partners to prioritize digital and transformation initiatives
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and recommend solutions for program advancement

Required Experience & Skills

• Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Strong executive presence with effective communication skills for high-level leadership presentations
• Proven experience in organizational change management
• 6-10 years of high-level project management, preferably in Agile and digital transformation settings

Top 3 Must Have Skills

1. Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification

2. Strong executive presence and communication skills

3. Expertise in organizational change management

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop and execute continuous improvement processes within Agile teams
• Communicate program status, risks, and insights to leadership
• Coordinate and manage meeting series, including facilitation and minutes
• Build and maintain project plans, timelines, backlog items, and cross-team tasks
• Use digital tools to streamline reporting, documentation, and communication
• Partner with Product Owners on prioritization, resource planning, and stakeholder engagement

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree
• Master's degree and 2 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience
• Associate's degree and 8 years of experience
• High school diploma / GED and 10 years of experience

This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE