Project Manager

Katalyst CRO; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO in Bend, Oregon seeks an Senior IT Infrastructure Project Manager to lead the planning, delivery, and ramp-up of IT and OT infrastructure across local, regional, and global scopes in a high-stakes, regulated environment.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets and timelines, ensure compliance with GxP/FDA standards, and drive cybersecurity and data-driven operations for a state-of-the-art production facility.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT infrastructure project management (Brownfield focus).
• Strong LAN/WAN, WiFi, switching and security knowledge.
• Pharma or validated production industry experience.
• Knowledge of GxP and FDA regulatory expectations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of IT/OT infrastructure projects for site and global scopes.
• Manage budgets, timelines, milestones, and resources.
• Engage cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation and reports to stakeholders.
• Lead steering committee meetings and maintain PM system.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory understanding

Quality focus

Problem solving

Education

Degree in IT or engineering

Tools

MS Project

Cybersecurity basics

Job description

• The role is responsible for planning, overseeing and leading the delivery of IT and OT Infrastructure Projects in an international environment and with a scope reach ranging between local, regional and global. These may be isolated projects or projects, which are part of a larger program, where the Infrastructure IT Project Manager is required to engage in close cooperation and alignment with other Project Managers as relevant and as directed by the Program Manager. The role owner interacts with multicultural internal and external stakeholders at all levels. The PM will ensure that the project delivers the Design and ramp-up of the IT and OT infrastructure.
• An IT Infrastructure PM is required for planning, overseeing, and leading the delivery of Project Blockbuster is the development and deployment of a state-of-the-art production facility designed to support large-scale, high-efficiency operations using advanced digital, automated, and IT-integrated technologies. The facility will incorporate modern production equipment, smart-factory systems, real-time monitoring, and data-driven workflow optimization to maximize output quality, reduce operational downtime, and ensure consistent production performance.
• The project includes the design of the facility layout, installation of production lines, integration and automation controls, development of centralized management dashboards, and implementation of cybersecurity protocols to protect operational technology (OT) systems. Project Blockbuster will also support predictive maintenance, automated quality checks, and scalable infrastructure that allows for future expansion.
• Once operational, the Blockbuster Production Facility will deliver increased productivity, enhanced reliability, reduced manual workload, and improved overall operational intelligencepositioning the organization for long-term growth and competitive advantage.

• The role is responsible for planning, overseeing and leading the delivery of IT and OT Infrastructure Projects in an international environment and with a scope reach ranging between local, regional and global. These may be isolated projects or projects, which are part of a larger program, where the Infrastructure IT Project Manager is required to engage in close cooperation and alignment with other Project Managers as relevant and as directed by the Program Manager. The role owner interacts with multicultural internal and external stakeholders at all levels. The PM will ensure that the project delivers the Design and ramp-up of the IT and OT infrastructure.
• An IT Infrastructure PM is required for planning, overseeing, and leading the delivery of Project Blockbuster is the development and deployment of a state-of-the-art production facility designed to support large-scale, high-efficiency operations using advanced digital, automated, and IT-integrated technologies. The facility will incorporate modern production equipment, smart-factory systems, real-time monitoring, and data-driven workflow optimization to maximize output quality, reduce operational downtime, and ensure consistent production performance.
• The project includes the design of the facility layout, installation of production lines, integration and automation controls, development of centralized management dashboards, and implementation of cybersecurity protocols to protect operational technology (OT) systems. Project Blockbuster will also support predictive maintenance, automated quality checks, and scalable infrastructure that allows for future expansion.
• Once operational, the Blockbuster Production Facility will deliver increased productivity, enhanced reliability, reduced manual workload, and improved overall operational intelligencepositioning the organization for long-term growth and competitive advantage.

Job Description

• The role is responsible for planning, overseeing and leading the delivery of IT and OT Infrastructure Projects in an international environment and with a scope reach ranging between local, regional and global. These may be isolated projects or projects, which are part of a larger program, where the Infrastructure IT Project Manager is required to engage in close cooperation and alignment with other Project Managers as relevant and as directed by the Program Manager. The role owner interacts with multicultural internal and external stakeholders at all levels. The PM will ensure that the project delivers the Design and ramp-up of the IT and OT infrastructure.
• An IT Infrastructure PM is required for planning, overseeing, and leading the delivery of Project Blockbuster is the development and deployment of a state-of-the-art production facility designed to support large-scale, high-efficiency operations using advanced digital, automated, and IT-integrated technologies. The facility will incorporate modern production equipment, smart-factory systems, real-time monitoring, and data-driven workflow optimization to maximize output quality, reduce operational downtime, and ensure consistent production performance.
• The project includes the design of the facility layout, installation of production lines, integration and automation controls, development of centralized management dashboards, and implementation of cybersecurity protocols to protect operational technology (OT) systems. Project Blockbuster will also support predictive maintenance, automated quality checks, and scalable infrastructure that allows for future expansion.
• Once operational, the Blockbuster Production Facility will deliver increased productivity, enhanced reliability, reduced manual workload, and improved overall operational intelligencepositioning the organization for long-term growth and competitive advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of IT/OT infrastructure and services for the site throughout the project life cycle and in compliance with defined Lonza policies and standards for IT Project Management.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure implementation of the requested infrastructures.
• Engage with different departments (e.g. QC, Logistics, Engineering) throughout the project lifecycle
• Responsible for ensuring that the requested infrastructures are delivered and implemented in compliance with the defined Lonza IT Security and Quality Assurance policies and standards.
• Oversee and control project in terms of budget, timelines, milestones, deliverables, compliance, resources, communication, and internal and external stakeholders to meet project specific requirements and specifications.
• Identify project risks and define, propose and implement mitigating actions.
• Manage unforeseen situations / delays, realign schedule and expectations.
• Facilitate effective communication across all involved stakeholders, including senior management from the different site departments as well as technical teams.
• Maintain a project documentation and support continuous improvements for the delivery at the site.
• Collect, analyse and summarize information in project status reports to defined stakeholders and according to plan.
• Lead project steering committee meetings, and communicate and deliver reports according to plan.
• Maintain Lonza's project management system as specified.

Requirements

• Experience in IT infrastructure project management with focus on repurposing / integration of data center (Brownfield approach).
• Solid technical understanding of infrastructure and architecture, including LAN/WAN, WiFi, switching).
• Good understanding of additional infrastructure topics like servers, firewalls, security, etc. as well as workplace environment.
• Good communication skills with stakeholder engagement/management and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience within the Pharma or other validated production industry.
• Knowledge of and experience with compliance with Pharma industry regulations (e.g., GxP, FDA) throughout project lifecycles.
• Proactive, self-driven, committed, and flexible.
• Structured, focused and result oriented with attention to detail.
• Mentally robust, retains the overview and navigates efficiently under pressure.
• Excellent analytical, logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English is mandatory. Additional language skills an advantage.
• Certified PMP or Prince2. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Senior IT PM (with at least 10 years of IT PM experience in IT Infrastructure).
• Degree in IT or in an engineering field.