Project Leader / SME for PP/QM/ATTP

Centrient Pharmaceuticals; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrient Pharmaceuticals seeks an IT project leader to drive large-scale IT initiatives from initiation to value realization. You will design and implement information processes and systems, acting as a subject matter expert and aligning the portfolio with IT and business strategy.

You will lead diverse teams, manage projects end-to-end, ensure CSV compliance, and collaborate with global partners to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Must-have extensive project management experience in pharmaceuticals or life sciences.
• Experience with CSV and GxP regulations is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects from initiation to value realization.
• Engineer business processes and information systems.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert and align portfolio with IT strategy.
• Manage IT systems lifecycle and documentation.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and per specifications and CSV/compliance requirements.
• Integrate processes across business domains.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Intercultural awareness

Team leadership

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/IT/CS/Pharma

Master's Degree (MBA, M.Tech)

SAP Certification in PP/QM/ATTP

PM Certification (PMP/PRINCE2/Agile)

Tools

SAP PP/QM/ATTP

Job description

Purpose of the Role :

The IT project leader leads IT projects from initiation to business value realization, designs and implements information processes and systems, acts as Subject Matter Expert, and develops the portfolio according to IT and business strategy.

Purpose of the Role :

The IT project leader leads IT projects from initiation to business value realization, designs and implements information processes and systems, acts as Subject Matter Expert, and develops the portfolio according to IT and business strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages projects
• Engineers' business processes
• Prioritizes and challenges changes in line with IT strategy
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert
• Manages IT systems lifecycle
• Maintains process, technical and training documentation
• Performs testing and validation
• Organizes functional forums and trains trainers
• Provides second line support
• Develops IT landscape with BPOs and IT partners
• Delivers projects on time, in budget and according to specifications and compliance (CSV)
• Integrates processes across business domains

Leadership Behaviors:

Communicates effectively with a diverse audience. Leads project teams, learns quickly, works collaboratively, and demonstrates intercultural awareness.

Decision Rights and Accountability

Accountable for IT project portfolio outcomes. Negative project performance may impact business goals and project delivery.

KPIs

Deliver projects on time, within budget, and according to specifications. Provide stable IT systems

Required Competencies:

Strong knowledge in QM, PP and ATTP (serialization)

Strong project management skills. Delivers project on time, in budget and according to specifications.

Independent and reliable worker

Team player.

Strong communications skills.

Intercultural skills.

Pharma experience exposure to CSV

Minimum years of experience:

15+ years.

Education Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline
• Master's Degree (MBA, M.Tech, or equivalent) is preferred
• SAP Certification in PP (Production Planning), QM (Quality Management), or ATTP (Advanced Track & Trace for Pharmaceuticals) is an added advantage
• Training or certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum) is desirable

Preferred Industry Background

• Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain domain experience
• Knowledge of Computer System Validation (CSV) and GxP regulations preferred