Project Delivery Manager Supply Chain

Merck Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Group is seeking a Project Delivery Manager for Supply Chain Applications to lead end-to-end delivery of complex, global enterprise projects. You will collaborate with business owners, IT PMs, service delivery managers, solution architects, and vendors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with architecture standards and operational readiness.

The role emphasizes governance, stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering large-scale supply chain projects across regions,

Qualifications

• Substantial professional experience in IT project management, program management, or delivery management.
• Experience delivering complex enterprise application projects in global environments.
• Experience leading large-scale Supply Chain application projects from initiation through transition to operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, business-critical supply chain application projects across a global landscape.
• Oversee governance, risk, and budget transparency, and drive executive updates.
• Coordinate with Business Product Owners, IT Project Managers, suppliers, and senior stakeholders across regions.

Skills

IT project management

Program management

Delivery management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Vendor management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Project Delivery Manager – Supply Chain Applications

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 unimaginable with us.

Your Role

Supply Chain transformations shape the backbone of global operations — and in this role, you will be at the center of driving them. As Project Delivery Manager for Supply Chain Applications, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, business-critical application projects across a global landscape, working closely with Business Product Owners, IT Project Managers, Service Delivery Managers, Solution Architects, vendors, and senior business stakeholders across sectors and regions. You will own the full project lifecycle — from initiation and scope definition through execution, governance, and transition into operations — ensuring delivery is on time, within budget, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards and operational readiness requirements. Acting as the primary delivery lead for strategic initiatives, you will drive execution across internal teams and external partners, manage risk and budget transparency, lead governance activities and executive updates, and contribute to Supply Chain transformation roadmaps. This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact across a global application landscape in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.

Who You Are

• You bring substantial professional experience in IT project management, program management, or delivery management, with a proven track record of delivering complex enterprise application projects in global environments.
• Lead and Co-Lead large-scale Supply Chain application projects from initiation through hypercare and transition into operations for global applications such as Blue Yonder, Esko, and Tracelink
• You have hands‑on experience with Supply Chain application landscapes and related business processes, including planning, fulfillment, and traceability domains.
• You are skilled in project governance, stakeholder management, budgeting, forecasting, and vendor management, and you communicate effectively across both technical and business audiences.
• You are experienced in both Agile and traditional delivery methodologies, with a solid understanding of application lifecycle management and transition-to-support processes.
• You hold a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, or bring equivalent professional experience.
• You are business‑fluent in English (written and spoken) and are comfortable with regular regional and international travel as part of the role.
• Experience in the healthcare or life sciences industry is a strong advantage.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety 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 that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!