IT Project Manager - Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals

EPAM Systems; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in India seeks an IT Project Manager with life sciences/pharma focus to lead complex technology initiatives in regulated environments. You will drive delivery roadmaps, manage multi-team portfolios, and enforce SDLC and Agile governance, including GxP compliance.

You will integrate AI into the SDLC and provide executive-level reporting. The role requires 10–12 years in IT, 5+ years in project delivery, 4+ years in pharma, and strong stakeholder management with global teams.

Qualifications

• 10 to 12 years in IT with 5+ years in delivery and portfolios
• 4+ years in pharmaceuticals or life sciences, incl. regulated/GxP environments
• Background in digital transformation, cloud migration, or application development
• Deep understanding of SDLC, Agile/Hybrid methodologies, and IT governance
• Showcase stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills
• Experience with cross-functional and global delivery teams

Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects to meet time, budget, and quality targets
• Coordinate delivery roadmaps, resources, and performance across workstreams
• Drive accountability in cross-functional teams and resolve delivery challenges
• Enforce SDLC, Agile governance, and GxP standards
• Integrate AI tools into the SDLC for efficiency
• Identify risks and implement preventative measures
• Mentor and manage project teams for high performance
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and financial compliance
• Monitor vendor performance and contract adherence
• Optimize costs while delivering high-quality results

Skills

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

SDLC knowledge

Agile/Hybrid methodologies

Cross-functional teams

AI integration in SDLC

Job description

We are seeking an accomplished IT Project Manager with expertise in the life sciences or pharmaceutical sector to lead and deliver complex technology initiatives. This role requires strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and proficiency in enterprise IT delivery methodologies, especially in regulated environments such as GxP.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects to ensure outcomes meet time, budget, and quality targets
• Coordinate delivery roadmaps, resource allocation, and performance tracking across multiple workstreams
• Drive accountability within cross-functional teams and proactively resolve delivery challenges
• Enforce compliance with SDLC, Agile methodologies, and project governance frameworks, including GxP standards
• Integrate AI tools into the Software Development Life Cycle for enhanced efficiency
• Identify risks and implement preventative measures to ensure continuity
• Build trust and credibility with senior client stakeholders, acting as their primary contact
• Address client business needs with strategic IT solutions aligned with goals
• Communicate transparently with stakeholders to maintain alignment through the project lifecycle
• Provide executive-level reporting and translate technical concepts into actionable business insights
• Mentor and manage project teams, fostering a culture of performance and continuous improvement
• Drive talent development and motivation across distributed teams
• Oversee portfolio budgets, forecasts, and financial compliance
• Monitor vendor performance and adherence to contracts, service levels, and quality standards
• Optimize costs while achieving high-quality results in project delivery

Requirements

• 10 to 12 years of experience in IT with 5+ years focused on project delivery and managing portfolios
• 4+ years of professional experience in pharmaceuticals or life sciences, including regulated/GxP environments
• Background in digital transformation, cloud migration, or application development
• Deep understanding of SDLC, Agile/Hybrid methodologies, and IT governance frameworks
• Showcase of stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills
• Experience with cross-functional and global delivery teams