Job Information
Actalent Project Manager III - Bioinformatics in North Chicago, Illinois
Description
Backfill for JP32657 Position: Project manager - bioinformatics data strategy Location: Lake County IL Hybrid schedule: On-site Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Duration: 3 months potential to be extended based on need We are seeking an experienced Project manager for a three month contract engagement 40 hours per week to support our bioinformatics team. This role focuses on the tactical execution of data strategy initiatives including the integration of technologies that enable advanced analytics and AI/ML. Reporting: This role provides tactical support to the strategic program manager for bioinformatics and to the head of bioinformatics. Key responsibilities Working group coordination: Organize and launch working groups for specific focus areas including Code Ocean implementation metadata management and data storage. Project documentation: Draft and maintain detailed timelines objectives and deliverables based on functional and technical input from the working groups. Risk and dependency management: Develop and monitor risk registries and identify critical dependencies across various workstreams to ensure milestones are met. Meeting facilitation: Schedule and facilitate working group activities ensuring progress is tracked and action items are clearly documented and followed. Communication systems: Implement and manage effective communication structures across all working groups to maintain alignment and provide timely status updates to the strategic lead. Qualifications and requirements: 5 - 7 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING Life sciences experience: Demonstrated experience managing projects within life sciences data management bioinformatics or data strategy environments. Communication skills: Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills with the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and management. Technical literacy: Ability to understand and utilize bioinformatics and data management vocabulary to translate requirements into actionable plans. Tools: Proficiency in Smartsheet and Confluence is highly preferred. Platform familiarity: Previous experience with platform integration familiarity with Code Ocean or similar platforms is a significant plus. Experience Level = 5-7 Years
Skills
bioinformatics, life science, data management, Code Ocean
Top Skills Details
bioinformatics,life science,data management,Code Ocean
Additional Skills & Qualifications
n/a
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of North Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90.00 - $96.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in North Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.