Operational Project Manager

Merck Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Group in Bengaluru, India, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive small digital and IT initiatives. You will oversee end-to-end lifecycle, coordinate stakeholders and resources, and ensure governance alignment with procurement and financial controls.

You will employ Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Query to enhance reporting and process efficiency, while maintaining accurate project data and contributing to portfolio analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, IT, or a related field.
• At least four years of experience in project management and IT/procurement tracking.
• Proficient with Power Platform tools to drive reporting and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage small digital and IT projects within a global, virtual, and diverse organization.
• Coordinate project activities, stakeholders, and resources end-to-end.
• Prepare projects and submit for approval per governance requirements.
• Support sourcing, onboarding, and offboarding of external resources and suppliers.
• Monitor and report project health, including financials, risks, and dependencies.
• Maintain project information and documentation in the PPM tool and create analytics.
• Perform portfolio data-quality checks and contribute to knowledge base.

Skills

Project management

Financial tracking

Risk management

Delivery oversight

Stakeholder communication

AI literacy

English communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration or IT

Tools

Power Automate

Power BI

Power Query

Job description

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That`s why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimageable with us.

Your Role

• Manage small digital and IT projects within a global, virtual, and diverse organization.
• Coordinate project activities, stakeholders, and resources throughout the end-to-end project lifecycle.
• Prepare projects and submit them for approval in line with financial, procurement, and governance requirements.
• Support sourcing, onboarding, and offboarding of external resources and suppliers.
• Monitor and report project health, including financials, delivery progress, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Maintain accurate project information and documentation in the PPM tool, while creating portfolio analytics and reports.
• Perform portfolio data-quality checks and maintain relevant content in the Knowledge Base, communicating clearly with stakeholders and building constructive relationships.

Who You Are

• You hold a bachelor's or master’s degree in business administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• You bring at least four years of experience in Project management, financial/procurement tracking, portfolio analytics, IT documentation, Power Apps
• You have solid project management skills, including financial tracking, risk management, and delivery oversight across the full project lifecycle.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Power Platform tools, including Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Query, and apply them to drive reporting and process efficiency.
• You demonstrate AI literacy, including an understanding of how artificial intelligence tools work, their practical applications in project and portfolio management contexts, and the ethical considerations around bias, fairness, data privacy, and responsible use, enabling you to critically assess AI-driven insights and make informed decisions.
• You have a good understanding of business processes within Enabling Functions such as Finance, Procurement, or HR.
• You communicate with clarity and confidence in English, both written and spoken, and additional language skills are a plus.
• You bring strong analytical skills, a results-oriented mindset, and a proactive, collaborative approach to your work.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging those impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!