Project Manager IT

Prothya Biosolutions; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time 40h

Salary up to €7,604.37 gross/ month

8.33% holiday allowance

13th month

30 holidays

Training budget

Travel expenses

Pension plan

Job summary

Prothya Biosolutions in the Netherlands seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead strategic business and IT initiatives across the organization. You will plan, execute, and govern cross-functional projects and programmes ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners to drive digital transformation, system implementations, change management, and process improvements to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT/Engineering/Business Administration/PM or related field.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile PM, Scrum Master or equivalent certification preferred.
• 8+ years of experience managing complex business/IT projects, programs or transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of business and IT projects from initiation through implementation and transition to operations.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, resources, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and achieve agreed business objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Planning & prioritisation

Risk management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Regulatory awareness

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT/Engineering/Business Administration/Project Management

PMP

PRINCE2

Agile PM / Scrum Master

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of strategic business and IT initiatives across Prothya. In your role you are responsible for planning, executing, and governing cross-functional projects and programmes, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, timeline, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements. Working closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners, you drive digital transformation, system implementations, process improvements, and organisational change to deliver sustainable business outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of business and IT projects from initiation through implementation and transition to operations.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, resources, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and achieve agreed business objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.

Stakeholder & Governance Management

• Build strong relationships with business leaders, project sponsors, system owners, and external partners.
• Facilitate decision-making, manage expectations, and resolve issues or competing priorities.
• Maintain effective project governance, reporting, and executive communications.
• Provide regular updates on project status, risks, budget, and milestones.

Business Transformation & Compliance

• Support digital transformation and business process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure alignment between business requirements, technology solutions, and organisational objectives.
• Coordinate change management, business readiness, and user adoption activities.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable quality, validation, regulatory, and governance requirements.
• Manage external suppliers, consultants, and implementation partners.
• Coordinate project resources and support capacity planning and prioritisation.
• Monitor vendor performance and delivery against agreed commitments.

Core Competencies

• Leadership and stakeholder management
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Planning, organisation, and prioritisation
• Risk management and problem solving
• Results-oriented with strong accountability
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex, cross-functional environment
• Proven experience delivering medium to large-scale business and/or IT projects and transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, scope, resources, and third-party vendors.
• Strong governance, reporting, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience with system implementations and business process transformation.

Functional / Industry Experience

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, manufacturing, healthcare, or other regulated industries preferred.
• Understanding of GxP, Computer System Validation (CSV), and Data Integrity principles is advantageous.
• Experience with ERP platforms (SAP preferred).
• Exposure to digital transformation, workflow automation, analytics, or operational excellence initiatives

Professional / Educational Background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile PM, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification preferred.
• >>8 years of relevant experience managing complex business and/or IT projects, programs, or transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects from initiation through successful implementation.

Other Requirements

• Based in the Netherlands with frequent presence at Prothya site.
• Comfortable working in an international, cross-functional environment.
• Strong focus on quality, compliance, governance, and delivery excellence.

Why This Role

• Lead strategic initiatives with significant business impact.
• Contribute to enterprise-wide digital transformation.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation.
• Drive process improvements, operational excellence, and digital innovation.
• Influence Prothya's future technology and business landscape.

What we offer

• Full-time employment (40h) with flexible working hours in consultation. Working part-time can be discussed.
• Salary between € 5.290,02 and € 7.604,37 gross per month (based on full-time employment).
• 8.33% holiday allowance and a 13th month.
• 30 holiday days (based on fte).
• A personal training budget of €2,100 every three years to foster professional growth and development.
• Contribution to travel expenses from the first kilometer.
• Excellent accessibility by public transport and private parking available.
• A pension plan with Zorg & Welzijn, providing security for your future.