Senior Program/Project Portfolio Manager (Fixed-Term)

IQVIA LLC; Poland; Hybrid; PLN 340,000 - 426,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Program/Project Portfolio Manager to lead strategic initiatives across Eastern Europe. The role involves managing a diverse portfolio, ensuring alignment with company objectives, and engaging with various stakeholders. Candidates should have extensive experience in program/project management and familiarity with healthcare dynamics. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of additional languages is a plus.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in program/project management.
• Proficiency in managing cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in healthcare/life sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of regional and cross-border projects.
• Liaise with commercial, production, and technology stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets and project progress.

Skills

Program/project management

Stakeholder management

Healthcare knowledge

Communication skills

Expert in Atlassian suite

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Business, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheets

Job description

Senior Program/Project Portfolio Manager (Fixed-Term) page is loaded## Senior Program/Project Portfolio Manager (Fixed-Term)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R1506953Senior Program/Project Portfolio Manager – Eastern Europe (EMEA)Location: Flexible within EMEA (Preferred: Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Czechia, Croatia, Serbia, Turkey, Slovakia, Czechia)Contract Type: Fixed-term until incl. February 2027Department: Global Technology and Operations (GTO)Role OverviewAs a Senior Program/Project Portfolio Manager, you will lead a diverse portfolio of strategic initiatives across Eastern Europe, ensuring alignment with IQVIA’s global objectives and regional stakeholder needs. This role demands a seasoned leader capable of navigating complex project landscapes, driving operational excellence, and fostering cross-functional collaboration in a highly matrixed, international environment.Key Responsibilities· Portfolio Leadership: Oversee a portfolio of regional and cross-border projects, ensuring delivery against timelines, budgets, and strategic portfolio goals. Work closely with senior leadership to ensure seamless integration of regional efforts into broader strategic frameworks.· Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison for commercial, production, and technology stakeholders across Eastern Europe, ensuring effective communication and timely issue resolution.· Operational Oversight: Monitor and report on budgets and project progress, manage staffing allocations, and ensure resource optimization across programs. Translate business priorities into actionable technology roadmaps and delivery plans.· Governance & Compliance: Ensure applicable regulations (globally or locally) are appropriately considered and proactively coordinate with applicable internal functional units as needed.· Team Leadership: Provide guidance to junior project managers and analysts, shaping deliverables and interpreting outputs in complex project environments.Candidate Profile· Substantial experience in program/project management, with proven success in managing cross-functional teams and complex technology programs. Proficiency managing projects in standard PM tools like Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence)/ Smartsheets and similar.· Expertise: Strong background in healthcare/ life sciences and/ or software development preferred. Familiarity with Eastern European stakeholder dynamics is essential, with healthcare and data ecosystems a benefit.· Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Business, or related field.· Skills & Competencies: Strong understanding of data platforms, ETL pipelines, and cloud technologies (Azure preferred). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to navigate matrixed organizations and influence without direct authority. Advanced proficiency in stakeholder management, budget oversight, and strategic planning. Agile/Scrum and PM certifications are a plus.· Languages: English fluency required; additional Eastern European languages are an asset.· Mobility: Willingness to travel within EMEA as needed.IQVIA offers a dynamic, purpose-driven environment where innovation meets impact. You’ll be part of a global team shaping the future of healthcare through data, technology, and human insight.IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more atIQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.