Senior IT Project Manager – OT Infrastructure in Pharma

We are looking for an experienced Senior IT Project Manager with a strong background in Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex IT/OT infrastructure projects in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance, operational reliability, and alignment with business objectives. The role requires strong project management expertise, technical knowledge of IT/OT infrastructure, and experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams across IT, engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and external vendors. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage end-to-end IT/OT infrastructure projects within pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. • Coordinate the implementation, upgrade, and maintenance of OT infrastructure, including industrial networks, servers, virtualization, and infrastructure-related systems. • Ensure seamless integration between IT infrastructure and OT environments supporting manufacturing operations. • Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables. • Collaborate with IT, OT, engineering, automation, manufacturing, quality assurance, and validation teams. • Ensure compliance with relevant pharmaceutical regulations, including GMP/GxP requirements and applicable data integrity standards. • Coordinate infrastructure qualification and validation activities with quality and validation teams. • Manage external suppliers, system integrators, and technology partners. • Apply cybersecurity best practices to industrial environments, including network segmentation, access control, and risk management. • Coordinate project documentation, reporting, stakeholder communication, and governance activities. • Identify project risks and dependencies, develop mitigation plans, and escalate issues when necessary. • Ensure successful project delivery with minimal disruption to ongoing manufacturing operations. Required Qualifications and Experience • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Automation, or a related discipline. • Significant experience in IT project management, preferably within pharmaceutical manufacturing or another highly regulated industry. • Proven experience managing IT/OT infrastructure projects in industrial or manufacturing environments. • Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, including servers, virtualization, storage, networking, and infrastructure services. • Familiarity with OT environments, industrial networks, automation systems, and manufacturing infrastructure. • Experience working in GMP/GxP-regulated environments. • Knowledge of computer system validation (CSV) and/or computer software assurance (CSA) is an advantage. • Experience with project management methodologies such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or hybrid approaches. • Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, budgets, project schedules, and external vendors. • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills. • Fluency in English Preferred Technical Knowledge • IT/OT infrastructure integration in pharmaceutical manufacturing. • Industrial network architecture and segmentation. • Server infrastructure, virtualization, and data center technologies. • Manufacturing systems, including MES, SCADA, DCS, and PLC environments. • OT cybersecurity principles and industrial security frameworks. • GMP-compliant infrastructure and validated systems. • Familiarity with GAMP 5 and ISA/IEC 62443 standards, where applicable. Key Competencies • Strong leadership and project management skills. • Excellent planning, organizational, and coordination abilities. • Experience managing com