Information Technology Project Manager

MSI Pharma; Belgique; On-site; USD 81,000 - 127,000; Part time

Job summary

A global Biopharma organization is seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive digital transformation within Finance. This role involves leading multiple AI and automation initiatives, managing project delivery from start to finish. Candidates should have a strong IT project management background, with 2-8 years of experience. A Bachelor's degree is essential, while a Master's is preferred. The position offers a hybrid working structure with a competitive hourly rate, focusing on finance-related projects in complex environments.

Qualifications

• 2–8 years experience in Project Management.
• Basic understanding of the Pharma sector (≥1 year exposure).
• Strong background in IT project management; finance systems knowledge is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of the Pharma sector (≥1 year exposure).

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end project delivery including planning, coordination, and stakeholder communication.
• Gather, structure, and refine business requirements across Finance functions.
• Facilitate workshops to define AI opportunities and business value.
• Support incident investigation and follow‑up activities.
• Facilitate workshops to define AI opportunities, problem statements, business value, and success criteria.
• Document AI use cases, stakeholder maps, data needs, and feasibility assessments.
• Support prioritisation, roadmap definition, and delivery oversight across AI and automation workstreams.
• Support incident investigation and follow-up activities using internal Building & Security Management Systems as required.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Microsoft Suite proficiency

Budget, cost & risk management (RAID)

Stakeholder and team management

Project planning & scheduling

Governance & reporting

Integration management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Building & Security Management Systems

Job description

Project Manager - Digital Technology, Finance

Client: European-based Biopharma

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Engagement: Freelance

Hybrid working structure, competitive hourly rate

Our client, a leading global Biopharma organisation, is expanding its Digital Technology Finance function and seeking an experienced Project Manager to support transformation across Finance & Procurement domains. This is a fantastic opportunity for a delivery‑driven professional with strong IT project management experience and exposure to finance‑related initiatives within complex, regulated environments. You’ll join a high‑performing digital team enabling strategic Finance programmes, including AI initiatives, automation, and systems integration workstreams. Content below is based on the role requirements provided by the client.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead end‑to‑end project delivery including planning, coordination, risk management, budgeting, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Drive structured execution across multiple initiatives including Finance & Procurement AI programmes, data migration, integrations, UAM automation, and Gross‑to‑Net implementations.

Business Analysis

• Gather, structure, and refine business requirements across a range of Finance functions.
• Translate requirements into functional and technical specifications to guide internal delivery teams.

AI Use Case Business Analysis (Finance & Procurement)

• Facilitate workshops to define AI opportunities, problem statements, business value, and success criteria.
• Document AI use cases, stakeholder maps, data needs, and feasibility assessments.
• Support prioritisation, roadmap definition, and delivery oversight across AI and automation workstreams.

Operational Follow‑up

• Support incident investigation and follow‑up activities using internal Building & Security Management Systems as required.

Candidate Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.

Experience

• 2–8 years experience in Project Management (intermediate to advanced).
• Basic understanding of the Pharma sector (≥1 year exposure).
• Strong background in IT project management; finance systems or finance process knowledge is an advantage.
• PM certifications beneficial but not mandatory.

Hard Skills

• Agile methodologies
• Budget, cost & risk management (RAID)
• Governance & reporting
• Integration management
• Project planning & scheduling
• Stakeholder and team management
• Microsoft Suite proficiency
• All requirements directly sourced from the client brief.

Soft Skills

• Adaptability & assertiveness
• Analytical, critical, and creative thinking
• Clear communication & facilitation
• Strong decision‑making
• Prioritisation, documentation, problem‑solving & teamwork
• These soft skills reflect the capabilities highlighted by the hiring organisation.

Languages

• English – Advanced (C1–C2)
• (Other languages not required)