Senior IT Project Manager – Disaster Recovery & Cyber Resilience in Pharma

Fusion Consulting; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning budget

Workshops & trainings

Unity Scheme

Mobility support

Visas/International assignments

Job summary

Fusion Consulting is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead a strategic Disaster Recovery and cyber resilience program across APAC and Europe. You will coordinate infrastructure, network, security, applications, and business stakeholders to ensure critical services can be recovered within defined objectives, including DR facility setup and automation.

Fluent business English and 5+ years in IT project management are required, preferably in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years IT project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of DR concepts, BC, failover.
• Experience in regulated pharma environments (GxP).
• Infra projects with VMware, Nutanix, storage, networking, firewalls, DCs.
• Familiarity with automation; Ansible advantageous.
• Understanding of MFA, malware protection, Citrix, security remediation.
• Experience leading global/multi-site projects & cross-functional teams.
• Strong stakeholder management & executive reporting.
• Fluent business English across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end DR and cyber resilience initiatives across regions.
• Establish in-region co-location DR facility, including network/storage/firewalls.
• Coordinate DR enablement and recovery readiness for business apps.
• Drive Ansible-based recovery automation with runbooks and playbooks.
• Manage cyber resilience initiatives including Citrix modernization and MFA.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Infrastructure, Network, Security, Apps, and vendors.
• Own project planning, budget, resources, dependencies, governance, and reporting.
• Ensure DR solutions are tested, documented, and transitioned to operations.

Skills

Disaster Recovery

Project Management

Infrastructure

Cybersecurity

Ansible

VMware

Nutanix

Stakeholder Management

English Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

VMware

Nutanix

Ansible

Job description

Transforming Life Science Consulting Worldwide.

Fusion Consulting is a globally leading Business and IT boutique consultancy specialized in the Life Sciences industry, partnering with leading companies in pharma, healthcare, and animal health.

With over 450 employees and 25 offices worldwide, our mission is to revolutionize our clients' business transformation challenges and set new industry standards through innovative solutions.

Focused on S/4HANA, Data & Cloud, and innovative technologies, Fusion Consulting brings unparalleled expertise and commitment to excellence to every project we undertake.

Grounded in our commitment to fast and intelligent decision-making, our client-first and open-hearted approach defines our ethos. With unwavering support and an entrepreneurial spirit, our global teamwork transcends boundaries and turns shared visions into reality.

At Fusion, we unite entrepreneurial minds from around the globe to develop and implement game-changing solutions that build lasting relationships with our clients.

Job Description

The IT Project Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of a strategic Disaster Recovery (DR) and cyber resilience program across APAC and Europe. The role focuses on establishing and expanding regional DR capabilities, enabling recovery of business-critical applications, and introducing recovery automation to improve resilience, recovery speed, and failover readiness. The Project Manager coordinates infrastructure, network, security, application, and business stakeholders to ensure critical services can be recovered within agreed recovery objectives following major disruptions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Disaster Recovery and cyber resilience initiatives across multiple regions and sites.
• Manage the establishment of an in-region co-location DR facility, including network connectivity, storage, Nutanix, VMware, firewalls, and application onboarding.
• Coordinate DR enablement and recovery readiness for business-critical applications, including recovery planning, testing, and site failover exercises.
• Drive implementation of Ansible-based recovery automation, including automated technical runbooks and recovery playbooks.
• Manage related cyber resilience initiatives, including Citrix modernization, Azure MFA, malware protection, and remediation of identified security findings.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Infrastructure, Network, Security, Applications, Business Continuity, vendors, and regional/site stakeholders.
• Own project planning, budget, resources, dependencies, RAID management, governance, and executive status reporting.
• Ensure DR solutions are successfully tested, documented, transitioned to operations, and capable of meeting defined recovery objectives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of IT project management experience, preferably in Disaster Recovery, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or business continuity projects.
• Strong understanding of Disaster Recovery concepts, business continuity, recovery testing, failover, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience in regulated pharmaceutical environments (GxP documentation).
• Experience managing infrastructure projects involving technologies such as VMware, Nutanix, storage, networking, firewalls, and co-location/data center environments.
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation and recovery orchestration; experience with Ansible is highly advantageous.
• Understanding of cybersecurity technologies such as MFA, malware protection, Citrix, and security remediation.
• Proven experience managing global or multi-site projects, technical vendors, risks, budgets, and cross-functional delivery teams.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, governance, and executive reporting skills.
• Fluent business English and ability to collaborate effectively across global teams.

Additional Information

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN FUSION:

At Fusion, you’ll join a diverse team of talented professionals from around the world, united by a passion for delivering impactful digital transformation in the life sciences industry. You’ll be part of a flat-structured, collaborative organization where decisions are made efficiently, and your expertise directly shapes client outcomes.

You’ll work alongside experienced consultants on complex, meaningful projects that demand both precision and innovation. Our culture emphasizes continuous learning, open knowledge sharing, and cross-functional teamwork—empowering you to grow both professionally and personally.

Joining Fusion means becoming part of a company that:

• Builds strong, trusted partnerships with clients, delivering tailored solutions that create real business value.
• Drives delivery excellence, holding ourselves accountable for the quality and impact of every outcome.
• Encourages entrepreneurial thinking, empowering you to take initiative, solve problems, and lead change.
• Operates with a truly global mindset, where diverse perspectives, cultures, and collaboration fuel our success.

WHAT WE OFFER - FUSION BENEFITS

We’ve designed our benefits to support your growth, well-being, and global mobility.

Growth & Development

• Invest in Your Learning: Access annual budget for professional development.
• Grow Your Skills: Join regular workshops and trainings to strengthen technical and soft skills.
• Advance Continuously: Build the mindset, confidence, and capabilities to grow your career on your terms.
• Shape an Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a workplace where your individuality is valued, and your voice drives meaningful change.

Recognition & Reward

• Earn What You’re Worth: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your impact.
• Refer Talent: Get rewarded for recommending new hires through our referral program.
• Stay Rewarded: Access loyalty-based benefits starting from your third year via the Unity Scheme.

Global Mobility & Local Support

• Navigate Global Moves: Get help with visas, permits, and international assignments.
• Benefit Locally: Enjoy perks tailored to your country of residence.
• Collaborate Globally: Work in a diverse, inclusive culture where global teamwork drives success