Senior IT/OT Project Manager — Pharma Manufacturing

Fusion-Consulting; Porriño; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion Consulting is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager with a strong OT infrastructure background to lead complex IT/OT projects in regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

You will coordinate IT/OT networks, servers, virtualization, and qualification/validation activities, while managing budgets, schedules, and external vendors in a global Life Sciences context. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• 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

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 elevate issues when necessary.
• Ensure successful project delivery with minimal disruption to ongoing manufacturing operations.

Skills

IT project management

IT/OT project management

IT infrastructure

OT environments familiarity

GMP/GxP awareness

CSV/CSA knowledge

PM methodologies (PMP/PRINCE2/Agile)

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in IT/CS/Engineering/Automation

Job description

Fusion Consulting is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager with a strong OT infrastructure background to lead complex IT/OT projects in regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

You will coordinate IT/OT networks, servers, virtualization, and qualification/validation activities, while managing budgets, schedules, and external vendors in a global Life Sciences context. Fluency in English is required.