Senior IT Project Manager – OT Infrastructure

Fusion Consulting; Walkersville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion Consulting is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to support the deployment of a global OT domain, oversee the transition of OT applications, and drive IT/OT separation activities. The role focuses on strengthening security, resilience, and standardized access across OT environments.

You will collaborate with PMs, SMEs, external suppliers, and cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, ensuring governance and delivery excellence across global initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT Project Management experience.
• Strong governance, budgeting and reporting capabilities.
• Proven stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in matrix project environments with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure, OT environments and security controls.
• Knowledge of identity and access management.
• Structured, delivery-oriented approach with multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: support and manage the implementation of the new global OT domain and related activities.
• Budget & Governance: own budgets, governance, reporting and delivery oversight.
• IT/OT Separation: drive completion of separation activities and project closure docs.
• Stakeholder Management: collaborate with PMs, SMEs, 3rd line support, and external suppliers.
• Program Coordination: provide updates to the central program under the Global Lead.
• Security & Controls: help standardize authentication/authorization in OT environments.
• Infrastructure Resilience: transition from legacy systems to improve resilience of the OT domain.
• Identity & Access Management: enable centralized OT user accounts management and MyAccess IAM integration.

Skills

IT project management

Budget governance

Stakeholder management

Matrix project environment

IT/OT security controls

Identity & Access Management

Organizational coordination

Job description

Swiss Delivery Excellence: 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 S4HANA, 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.

Swiss Delivery Excellence: 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 S4HANA, 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.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to support the implementation of a new global Operational Technology (OT) domain, manage the transition of OT applications, and drive key IT/OT separation activities.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a global infrastructure transformation focused on strengthening security, improving resilience, and standardizing access management across OT environments.

• Project Delivery: Support and manage the implementation of the new global OT domain, including the transition of OT applications and associated activities.
• Budget & Governance: Take ownership of project budgets, governance, reporting, and delivery oversight.
• IT/OT Separation: Drive the completion of ongoing IT/OT separation activities, including all required project closure documentation.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate within a matrix project environment, working with other Project Managers, technical SMEs, third-line support teams, and external suppliers.
• Program Coordination: Provide coordinated updates and support to the central program of works under the direction of the Global Lead.
• Security & Controls: Help improve and standardize authentication and authorization controls within OT environments.
• Infrastructure Resilience: Support the transition away from legacy and end-of-life (EOL) systems to improve the resilience of the new OT domain.
• Identity & Access Management: Enable centralized management of OT user accounts and resources, including coordination of integration with MyAccess IAM.

Qualifications

Required Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of IT Project Management experience, with a strong focus on IT infrastructure.
• Proven experience managing project budgets and ensuring compliance with governance requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in matrix project management environments with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure, OT environments, security controls, and identity and access management.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• A structured, delivery-oriented approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and timelines.

Additional Information

At Fusion, we aspire to be one of the world's leading life sciences consulting firms, setting industry benchmarks with innovative and pioneering solutions.

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

Hiring Philosophy

We value employees who push boundaries through innovation, navigating diverse client needs in ever-evolving environments, with a commitment to continuous learning both for themselves and their colleagues.

Growth & Development

Go beyond, grow beyond, and maximize impact. Each employee shapes their own journey, and our mission is to ignite the spark of greatness while pushing the boundaries of what you are capable of. We cultivate an environment where every individual can thrive and flourish through meaningful connections, extended learning, motivation, and support to experiment with new and innovative approaches, including taking risks.

Feedback Culture

We emphasize and promote continuous, real-time feedback across all levels. We see feedback as providing individuals with the information and tools they need to develop their strengths and overcome challenges. Feedback is a gift, and inspiring individuals is our competitive advantage!

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