IT Project Manager - Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals

EPAM Systems; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Maharashtra seeks an accomplished IT Project Manager with 10–12 years in IT and 5+ years delivering across pharmaceutical or life sciences programs. You will lead complex, regulated technology initiatives in GxP environments and align IT delivery with business goals.

You will drive cross-functional teams, manage portfolios and budgets, enforce SDLC/Agile governance, and translate technical concepts into strategic insights for senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage IT projects and portfolios in regulated environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience with SDLC, Agile/Hybrid delivery and governance frameworks.
• Background in life sciences/pharma from a project delivery perspective.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects to meet time, budget, and quality targets.
• Coordinate delivery roadmaps, resource allocation, and performance across workstreams.
• Drive accountability within cross-functional teams and resolve delivery challenges.
• Enforce compliance with SDLC, Agile methodologies, and project governance frameworks including GxP.
• Integrate AI tools into the SDLC for enhanced efficiency.
• Identify risks and implement preventative measures to ensure continuity.
• Act as primary contact for senior client stakeholders and translate tech concepts into business insights.
• Mentor and manage project teams and drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Oversee portfolio budgets, forecasts, and financial compliance.
• Monitor vendor performance and adherence to contracts and SLAs.
• Optimize costs while delivering high-quality results.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Agile methodologies

SDLC governance

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Vendor management

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