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New Jersey's project administrator job market spans pharmaceuticals in Morris County, financial services in Jersey City, and construction and infrastructure firms across the state. Major employers like Johnson & Johnson, Cognizant, and Prudential Financial have established sponsorship track records. International candidates pursuing H-1B visa or similar work visas will find concentrated opportunities across the state's diverse industry sectors.
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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.
Position Summary:
The primary focus of this role is the delivery of the IT Global Product Development & Supply portfolio. This position is responsible for the planning and execution of assigned projects supporting IT for the Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) function, reporting to the Director, GPS IT Portfolio Delivery Lead. This job will require orchestrating project related efforts across a broad set of stakeholders and sponsors ensuring project commitments are met with the right sense of urgency.
If you want an exciting and rewarding career that is meaningful, consider joining our team!
Desired Candidate Characteristics:
- Have a strong commitment to a career in technology with a passion for healthcare
- Ability to understand the needs of the business and commitment to deliver the best user experience and adoption
- Able to collaborate across multiple teams
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Innovative and inquisitive nature to ask questions, offer bold ideas and challenge the status quo
- Agility to learn new tools and processes
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver project management services to clients
- Actively engage in all phases of the project life cycle from initiation to closure
- Assist in preparation of project charters, business cases and related artifacts
- Develop communication plans, RACI’s, project governance and related deliverables
- Collaborate with enterprise, site and cross functional project teams to gather and analyze tasks
- Become technically familiar with manufacturing initiatives being driven per enterprise-site IT roadmaps
- Review all body of work, create detailed work breakdown structure (WBS) across swim-lanes
- Build integrated plan with critical path dependencies and key milestones. Perform sprint planning
- Drive sprint like schedules to lead iterative requirements gathering and application development
- Identify and resolve any discrepancies to ensure project momentum is maintained
- Create RAID logs, communicate in a timely fashion, bring visibility and drive resolution
- Proactively identify, communicate and resolve obstacles to drive project progress
- Support creation of estimates, manage and evaluate budgetary impact of proposed changes
- Prepare implementation plans, socialize ahead of time per developed communication plan
- Follow up all project activities with all stakeholders, ensure compliance with committed activities
- Track progress against baseline plan, create status reports and present updates to stakeholders
- Develop, secure and maintain all project deliverables in collaboration sites
- Coach, lead and manage Project Coordinators / Integration Managers (where applicable)
- Work both independently and in a team environment
- Consult and align application, infrastructure, manufacturing sites and departmental teams
- Work closely with cross functional teams across IT Organizations, Operating Units and Vendor teams
- Acquire and maintain sufficient domain knowledge and participate to document strategy definitions
- Exercise sound judgment in making decisions and recommendations within generally defined practices and policies and notify senior management when necessary.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Life Science, Information Systems Management or related field and 3-6 years of relevant experience.
- Experience implementing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for Electronic Batch Record, Manufacturing Systems Architecture (MSA), Supply Chain, Data & Analytics, Product Development, MS&T etc. would be a plus.
- Thorough knowledge of, and experience in, project management principles, methodologies and tools
- A solid understanding of how projects are planned & executed. Proven leadership skills and track record of success in managing IT projects. Excellent project and program management skills.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and an understanding of drug development and manufacturing preferred
- Experience with GPS related platforms and adjacent tools such as MES, SAP, Veeva Vault, LIMS, Mfg. Automation Systems as well as collaboration technologies preferred
- Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Agile / PMP certification is a plus.
- Competency in Microsoft Project, Outlook, MS Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Share Point, Visio, Kanban planners (plus).
- Experience with software development methodologies and requirements-gathering techniques such as Agile (Scrum, SAFe, etc.) and Waterfall is preferred.
- Experience using any of industry standard Agile tooling suites (e.g., Jira, Confluence etc.), and knowledge in requirement grooming sessions, sprint planning, sprint retrospective, tasks creation, and collaborating with stakeholders is a plus.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Compensation Overview:
New Brunswick - NJ - US: $97,920 - $118,656
Princeton - NJ - US: $97,920 - $118,656
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
- Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
- Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include:
Paid Time Off
- US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
- Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
Supporting People with Disabilities
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information.
Data Protection
We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at careers.bms.com/fraud-protection.
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at TAEnablement@bms.com. Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response. Inquiries related to the status of your application should be directed to Chat with Ripley.
R1604778 : Manager, Project Management IT for GPS
Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.
Position Summary:
The primary focus of this role is the delivery of the IT Global Product Development & Supply portfolio. This position is responsible for the planning and execution of assigned projects supporting IT for the Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) function, reporting to the Director, GPS IT Portfolio Delivery Lead. This job will require orchestrating project related efforts across a broad set of stakeholders and sponsors ensuring project commitments are met with the right sense of urgency.
If you want an exciting and rewarding career that is meaningful, consider joining our team!
Desired Candidate Characteristics:
- Have a strong commitment to a career in technology with a passion for healthcare
- Ability to understand the needs of the business and commitment to deliver the best user experience and adoption
- Able to collaborate across multiple teams
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Innovative and inquisitive nature to ask questions, offer bold ideas and challenge the status quo
- Agility to learn new tools and processes
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver project management services to clients
- Actively engage in all phases of the project life cycle from initiation to closure
- Assist in preparation of project charters, business cases and related artifacts
- Develop communication plans, RACI’s, project governance and related deliverables
- Collaborate with enterprise, site and cross functional project teams to gather and analyze tasks
- Become technically familiar with manufacturing initiatives being driven per enterprise-site IT roadmaps
- Review all body of work, create detailed work breakdown structure (WBS) across swim-lanes
- Build integrated plan with critical path dependencies and key milestones. Perform sprint planning
- Drive sprint like schedules to lead iterative requirements gathering and application development
- Identify and resolve any discrepancies to ensure project momentum is maintained
- Create RAID logs, communicate in a timely fashion, bring visibility and drive resolution
- Proactively identify, communicate and resolve obstacles to drive project progress
- Support creation of estimates, manage and evaluate budgetary impact of proposed changes
- Prepare implementation plans, socialize ahead of time per developed communication plan
- Follow up all project activities with all stakeholders, ensure compliance with committed activities
- Track progress against baseline plan, create status reports and present updates to stakeholders
- Develop, secure and maintain all project deliverables in collaboration sites
- Coach, lead and manage Project Coordinators / Integration Managers (where applicable)
- Work both independently and in a team environment
- Consult and align application, infrastructure, manufacturing sites and departmental teams
- Work closely with cross functional teams across IT Organizations, Operating Units and Vendor teams
- Acquire and maintain sufficient domain knowledge and participate to document strategy definitions
- Exercise sound judgment in making decisions and recommendations within generally defined practices and policies and notify senior management when necessary.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Life Science, Information Systems Management or related field and 3-6 years of relevant experience.
- Experience implementing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for Electronic Batch Record, Manufacturing Systems Architecture (MSA), Supply Chain, Data & Analytics, Product Development, MS&T etc. would be a plus.
- Thorough knowledge of, and experience in, project management principles, methodologies and tools
- A solid understanding of how projects are planned & executed. Proven leadership skills and track record of success in managing IT projects. Excellent project and program management skills.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and an understanding of drug development and manufacturing preferred
- Experience with GPS related platforms and adjacent tools such as MES, SAP, Veeva Vault, LIMS, Mfg. Automation Systems as well as collaboration technologies preferred
- Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Agile / PMP certification is a plus.
- Competency in Microsoft Project, Outlook, MS Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Share Point, Visio, Kanban planners (plus).
- Experience with software development methodologies and requirements-gathering techniques such as Agile (Scrum, SAFe, etc.) and Waterfall is preferred.
- Experience using any of industry standard Agile tooling suites (e.g., Jira, Confluence etc.), and knowledge in requirement grooming sessions, sprint planning, sprint retrospective, tasks creation, and collaborating with stakeholders is a plus.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Compensation Overview:
New Brunswick - NJ - US: $97,920 - $118,656
Princeton - NJ - US: $97,920 - $118,656
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
- Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
- Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include:
Paid Time Off
- US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
- Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
Supporting People with Disabilities
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information.
Data Protection
We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at careers.bms.com/fraud-protection.
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at TAEnablement@bms.com. Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response. Inquiries related to the status of your application should be directed to Chat with Ripley.
R1604778 : Manager, Project Management IT for GPS
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Which companies sponsor visas for project administrators in New Jersey?
Several large New Jersey employers have a history of sponsoring work visas for project administrators. These include pharmaceutical and life sciences firms such as Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Novartis, technology services companies like Cognizant and Infosys, and financial institutions including Prudential Financial and Broadridge Financial Solutions. Larger employers with established HR and legal infrastructure are generally better positioned to manage the sponsorship process.
Which visa types are most common for project administrator roles in New Jersey?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for project administrators in New Jersey, provided the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business administration, information systems, or engineering. The L-1B is another pathway for intracompany transferees with specialized knowledge. Some candidates also enter on OPT or STEM OPT before an employer files an H-1B petition on their behalf.
Which cities in New Jersey have the most project administrator sponsorship jobs?
Jersey City and Newark see strong demand from financial services and logistics firms. Parsippany-Troy Hills, Florham Park, and Morris County broadly host a concentration of pharmaceutical and technology companies that regularly hire project administrators. Princeton and New Brunswick attract candidates through their proximity to major research institutions and life sciences campuses. The Route 1 corridor between New Brunswick and Trenton is also a consistent source of project management roles.
How to find project administrator visa sponsorship jobs in New Jersey?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it easier to identify New Jersey employers actively willing to sponsor project administrator roles rather than sorting through general job listings. You can narrow results by location and role type to surface relevant openings across the state's pharma, tech, and financial services sectors. Checking employer H-1B filing histories through Department of Labor disclosure data can also help you prioritize companies with demonstrated sponsorship activity.
Are there any New Jersey-specific factors that affect visa sponsorship for project administrators?
New Jersey's high concentration of pharmaceutical, financial services, and technology employers means project administrator roles here often require industry-specific credentials or certifications such as PMP, which can strengthen a specialty occupation argument for H-1B purposes. The state's prevailing wage requirements under Labor Condition Application rules reflect a relatively high cost of labor, so employers must certify that the offered compensation meets Department of Labor wage levels for the specific occupation and county.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored project administrator jobs in New Jersey?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.