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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Portfolio & Project Manager - **Company:** Cerus Corporation - **Location:** Concord, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $144,000.0 - $174,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Integrity, IT Management, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, System Testing, Enterprise Software Applications, Computerised Systems, Information Technology, GXP - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17587429?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17587429%2FIt-Portfolio-Project-Manager-California-Concord ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Project Management, or equivalent experience. * 5+ years of IT project management experience in a regulated environment (medical devices, pharma, biotech, healthcare). * Strong understanding of CSV, SDLC, and regulatory requirements for computerized systems. * Familiarity with data integrity, cybersecurity, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance concepts. * Demonstrated experience establishing or improving project processes (intake, governance, reporting) in an environment with limited prior structure. * Strong ability to communicate project status and issues clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences., * Hands-on experience supporting or leading Computer System Validation (CSV) for enterprise applications and/or infrastructure supporting regulated processes. * Familiarity with FDA, ISO (including ISO 13485), and GxP regulations/expectations. * Experience coordinating vendor-led projects and managing SOW-based delivery. * Project management certification (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master) is a plus but not required. Core Competencies * Builder + Doer mindset: creates structure while actively delivering projects. * Execution rigor: anticipates risks, manages dependencies, and drives closure. * Facilitation and influence: aligns stakeholders, resolves conflict, and drives decisions. * Clear communication: concise, consistent, transparent reporting; strong written documentation. * Compliance-minded delivery: embeds CSV/SDLC controls and evidence expectations into plans and execution. ## Description Cerus is seeking a hands-on IT Portfolio & Project Manager to bring structure, visibility, and execution rigor to how IT work is requested, evaluated, prioritized, approved, tracked, and communicated. This role will serve as the initial "PMO-of-one," building foundational project intake and governance practices while directly managing and delivering IT projects end-to-end. The successful candidate will reduce reliance on technical SMEs as ad-hoc project managers, improve strategic alignment and decision-making, and increase delivery predictability - while ensuring IT projects and computerized systems meet applicable regulatory and validation requirements., Portfolio Intake, Triage, and Prioritization * Establish and manage a single front door for IT demand (intake forms, triage workflow, and centralized backlog). * Develop and maintain simple definitions and thresholds to classify work (request vs enhancement vs project) and apply the appropriate level of governance. * Partner with IT leadership and business stakeholders to implement a lightweight prioritization approach (scoring for strategic alignment, urgency, risk, effort). * Facilitate regular portfolio review meetings to drive clear outcomes: approve, defer, reject, or request discovery and with decisions captured and communicated. Stakeholder, Cross-Functional, and Vendor Collaboration * Serve as the primary point of contact between IT, business stakeholders, and vendors for assigned projects and portfolio initiatives. * Translate business needs into actionable requirements, project charters, and delivery plans in partnership with IT SMEs and functional owners. * Facilitate project status meetings and communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and decisions to stakeholders and leadership. * Proactively manage expectations, align on scope and outcomes, and drive timely decisions and issue resolution. Project Delivery (Hands-On Execution) * Directly manage and deliver IT projects (systems implementations, infrastructure initiatives, cybersecurity/compliance projects, process improvements) from intake through closeout. * Lead project planning activities: scope definition, milestones, stakeholder alignment, communications, and implementation planning. * Drive execution discipline: weekly status, issue/risk management, dependency tracking, change control, and escalation. * Coordinate cross-functional delivery teams so SMEs can focus on technical execution while you manage planning, coordination, and stakeholder alignment. Computer System Validation (CSV) and Regulatory Compliance * Coordinate and support Computer System Validation (CSV) activities, including validation planning, execution, and documentation, in alignment with company procedures. * Ensure IT systems and project deliverables comply with applicable regulations and standards (FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 13485, and GxP where applicable). * Incorporate CSV, SDLC controls, and regulatory requirements into project plans, timelines, and deliverables (requirements, risk assessments, traceability, testing, approvals, and evidence packages). * Collaborate with stakeholders and system owners to address data integrity, cybersecurity considerations, and validation expectations for computerized systems. Governance, Reporting, and Communication * Build and run an IT project governance cadence (weekly/biweekly) that provides visibility into status, risks, dependencies, and decisions needed. * Maintain an auditable decision log and ensure stakeholders understand tradeoffs, scope impacts, and sequencing. * Produce executive-ready portfolio dashboards and summaries. * Standardize project documentation and templates Financial and Vendor Management * Implement a practical approach to project financial tracking starting with vendor/SOW costs (quotes, POs, invoices) plus rough internal effort estimates to support forecasting and tradeoffs. * Track forecast vs actual costs for project work and highlight variances, risks, and decision points. * Coordinate vendor milestones/deliverables and ensure invoicing aligns to outcomes. Continuous Improvement and Enablement * Identify bottlenecks, propose improvements, and evolve governance based on feedback and adoption. * Coach and enable IT staff on consistent project practices (templates, reporting rhythm, role clarity). * Contribute to an IT roadmap view by linking demand and projects to business priorities and compliance/security needs. ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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