Project manager - Project Management Services

Sanofi; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi Group in Hyderabad is seeking a Project Manager for Project Management Services to drive global projects from hubs, coordinating with Business and Digital teams and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

The role requires strong communication, cross-functional leadership, and solid experience in project controls, planning tools, and regulatory awareness. English fluency and PMI/PMP qualifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in project management or business administration.
• PMI/PMP certification is a plus.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with MSP tools and digital project management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support development of project charters aligned with business objectives.
• Establish and maintain systems to track progress, resources, and costs.
• Support feasibility studies, risk assessments, and mitigation planning.
• Create comprehensive project plans and maintain schedules; use Planisware.
• Coordinate communication, documentation and reporting; maintain logs.
• Support project changes, including cost and scope adjustments; assist with contracts.
• Facilitate project closure, transition and lessons learned; archive documents.
• Maintain MIS for projects including cost, schedule, scope and milestones.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in project management or business administration

Advanced engineering or science degree

PMI/PMP certification

Tools

Planisware

ERP systems

MS Project

Job description

Job Title: Project manager - Project Management Services

• Location: Hyderabad

About the job

Sanofi is a global life sciences company committed to improving access to healthcare and supporting the people we serve throughout the continuum of care. From prevention to treatment, Sanofi transforms scientific innovation into healthcare solutions, in human vaccines, rare diseases, multiple sclerosis, oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, diabetes and cardiovascular solutions.

As a company with a global vision of drug development and a highly regarded corporate culture, Sanofi is recognized as one of the best pharmaceutical companies in the world and is pioneering the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with strong commitment to develop advanced data products to increase reusability & interoperability and thus accelerate impact on global health.

The Global M&S Services acts as a cornerstone to this effort. Our team is responsible for delivering and supporting Global M&S teams in partnership with Business and Digital, and drive priority and transformative initiatives across M&S. The team members of Global M&S Services Hubs will act as partners in carrying out tasks and fulfilling responsibilities to support global project management from the hubs.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support Project Charter Creation:Support development project charters to align with business objectives.
• Project Monitoring and Tracking:Establish and maintain systems to track Progress, resources, and costs.Ensure timely tracking of project activities against schedule and cost parameters.Feasibility Studies and Risk Management:Support feasibility studies, risk assessments, and mitigation planning.
• Feasibility Studies and Risk Management: Support feasibility studies, risk assessments, and mitigation planning
• Implement effective risk management practices.Assist in conducting market research and competitive analysis.
• Project Planning, Scheduling and Resource Management:Create comprehensive project plans.Maintain schedules, including key milestones.Set up and track the project in project management tool (e.g., Planisware), Maintain Resource Management capabilities for governance and analytics.
• Communication, Documentation and Reporting:Support communication and stakeholder management plans.Assist in coordinating core and extended team activities.Creation and maintenance of action / decision log. Support documentation for team management.Assist in maintaining quality and regulatory documents.Prepare financial reports and provide regular project updates.
• Project Change Management:Support and documentation of project changes, including finance, resources, and scope.Handle cost calculations and change orders.
• Support Supplier Management:Support supplier research and selection, including tender creation and contract negotiation.Monitor supplier performance and manage ordering and invoicing.
• Assist in conducting market research and competitive analysis
• Project Closure, Transition and Lessons Learned:Facilitate administrative and system closure of projects.Archive project documentation and deliverables.Prepare for project transition to manufacturing teams.Facilitate project reviews and lessons learned sessions.
• MIS Maintenance: Regular/ Monthly updation of MIS for Projects; which includes Cost, Schedule, Scope, Risk, Stakeholders, Key Milestones and other reporting related with project.

About You:

• Experience: Proven track of experience in operational and financial responsibilities, as well as resource allocation.Knowledge in combination product development, final assembly, primary containers, and packaging changes. Knowledge of MSP tools and digital project management systems, as well as technical expertise in medical devices or pharmaceuticals
• Technical & Soft Skills:Strong communication skills, effective in a complex, global organization.Effective interpersonal skills.Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Agile thinker and learner, adaptable to dynamic environments.Strong software and computer skills. Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.Strong technical aptitude and analytical thinking.Ability to anticipate risks and guide teams to strategic solutions.Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, ERP systems).Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree in engineering or scientific discipline preferred.Project management certification (PMI/PMP) is a plus.
• Languages:Fluent in English

Why Choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention, and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.