Sr. Project Manager

As an experienced IT Delivery Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the successful execution of a portfolio of technology projects, particularly within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector. Your role will require strategic thinking, exceptional client-facing skills, a deep understanding of enterprise IT delivery models, and the ability to manage and cultivate relationships with senior stakeholders. **Responsibilities:** - Lead end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of IT projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes - Establish and manage delivery roadmaps, resource plans, and performance metrics across multiple workstreams - Coordinate cross-functional teams (client, vendor, onshore) to drive accountability and proactively resolve delivery issues - Ensure adherence to project governance frameworks, SDLC/Agile methodologies, and compliance requirements (including GxP, where preferable) - Leverage and promote adoption of AI in project SDLC - Identify delivery risks and implement mitigation strategies for project continuity and success - Serve as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders, building trust and credibility - Understand client business needs, industry challenges, and strategic objectives to propose value-aligned solutions - Manage expectations, provide transparent communication, and ensure stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle - Facilitate executive-level presentations and status reporting, translating technical concepts into business-relevant insights - Provide strong leadership to project managers, business analysts, architects, developers, and QA teams - Mentor team members, promote continuous improvement, and foster a high-performance delivery culture - Support talent planning, capability development, and team motivation across distributed teams - Manage portfolio budgets, forecasts, and financial controls - Oversee vendor and partner performance, including contract adherence, quality, and service levels - Drive cost optimization while upholding high delivery standards **Requirements:** - 15+ years of experience in IT project or program delivery, with a focus on leading complex multi-project portfolios - Extensive experience in Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals - Proven track record in managing enterprise technology initiatives such as digital transformation, cloud migration, data platforms, and application development - Strong client stakeholder management and executive communication skills - Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile/Hybrid methodologies, and IT governance frameworks - Experience collaborating with cross-functional, global delivery teams - Proficiency in English language at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher (Note: Omitting any additional details of the company as it is not included in the provided Job Description) As an experienced IT Delivery Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the successful execution of a portfolio of technology projects, particularly within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector. Your role will require strategic thinking, exceptional client-facing skills, a deep understanding of enterprise IT delivery models, and the ability to manage and cultivate relationships with senior stakeholders. **Responsibilities:** - Lead end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of IT projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes - Establish and manage delivery roadmaps, resource plans, and performance metrics across multiple workstreams - Coordinate cross-functional teams (client, vendor, onshore) to drive accountability and proactively resolve delivery issues - Ensure adherence to project governance frameworks, SDLC/Agile methodologies, and compliance requirements (including GxP, where preferable) - Leverage and promote adoption of AI in project SDLC - Identify delivery risks and implement mitigation strategies for project continuity and success - Serve as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders, building trust and credibility - Understand client business needs, industry challenges, and strategic objectives to propose value-aligned solutions - Manage expectations, provide transparent communication, and ensure stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle - Facilitate executive-level presentations and status reporting, translating technical concepts into business-relevant insights - Provide strong leadership to project managers, business analysts, architects, developers, and QA teams - Mentor team members, promote continuous improvement, and foster a high-performance delivery culture - Support talent planning, capability development, and team motivation across distributed teams - Manage portfolio budgets, forecasts, and financial controls - Oversee vendor and partner performance, including contract adherence, quality, and service levels - Drive cost optimization while upholding high delivery standards **Requirements:** - 15+ yea