For our client, a well-known pharmaceutical company in Basel Land, we are looking for an IT Project Manager (m/f/d).
Background
To strengthen our IT organization and ensure the successful delivery of IT services, we are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with a strong background in waterfall project management, agile principles and the Scrum framework, as well as a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.
This role will drive IT projects across various domains, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
General Information
* Start date: ASAP
* Workplace: Basel-Land
* Workload: 100%
* Duration: Until end of 2025 (extension planned)
Tasks & Responsibilities
* Lead and manage IT projects from initiation to completion, demonstrating strategic thinking, leadership, and execution excellence.
* Develop comprehensive project plans, defining objectives, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations while addressing the unique challenges of pharmaceutical environments.
* Establish and maintain strong project governance, ensuring seamless collaboration with IT departments, business stakeholders, and external partners.
* Track progress through structured project planning and milestone management, providing updates to Steering Committees and monthly Project Portfolio Review meetings.
* Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to align priorities and drive execution.
* Identify and mitigate risks related to costs, resources, dependencies, and regulatory compliance.
* Implement a transparent change management process to ensure project adaptability and traceability.
* Drive IT RFP processes in collaboration with Procurement and participate in vendor selection.
* Support evaluation of new IT solutions and vendors, ensuring alignment with business needs and technology strategy.
Must Haves
* Master’s degree in (Business) Information Technology or a related technical field.
* Formal project management training; familiarity with Scrum methodology is essential.
* Minimum 7 years of IT project management experience in an international environment, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
* Expertise in agile product development and Scrum methodologies.
* Strong leadership skills, with proficiency in conflict resolution, facilitation, scenario-based analysis, risk management, and decision-making.
* Understanding of data products and data management solutions.
* Background in implementation of ITIL processes.
* Fluent in English and German (C1 level or higher).
Nice to Have
* PMP and ITIL certification is a plus.
Contact
Zoe Becher
Talent Acquisition Consultant
+41 796 546 627
zoe.becher@datalynx.ch
We look forward to receiving your online application with your CV!
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Project Management and Information Technology
* Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting
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