Project Manager Infrastructure (IT - OT)

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Support, manage and lead complex ITOT infrastructure projects typically part of large scale investment projects for pharmaceutical production facilities.
• Support, drive and manage ITOT activities during the complete project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in scope while adhering to strict Good Automated Manufacturing Practice, regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate with internal cross-functional teams like Automation, Engineering, IT Security, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and external vendors.
• Manage the selection, deployment and integration of hosting technologies essential for production facilities (e.g., virtualized environments, cloud solutions, data centers).
• Provide expertise and oversight regarding the proper selection, procurement, and usage of hardware components within a pharmaceutical production context (e.g., industrial PCs, servers, networking gear, specialized OT hardware).
• Provide expertise and ensure compliance with current industry standards for network topologies and cyber security.
• Effectively communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure successful handover to operational teams, including comprehensive documentation and training.
  
  Must Haves:
  
  
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience successfully leading and managing the implementation of large-scale ITOT projects specifically within the pharmaceutical or similarly highly-regulated process industry. 
• Demonstrable experience with hosting technologies utilized for production and critical manufacturing systems (e.g., high-availability servers, virtualization, disaster recovery setups). 
• Strong technical knowledge of hardware components and their practical application and lifecycle management within pharmaceutical production environments. 
• Deep knowledge of technical standards regarding network topologies and cyber security. 
• Good technical knowledge of automation systems (Historian PI, MES Pharma Suite, DCS, Logistics, MQTT, UNS, etc.). 
• Excellent proficiency in Project Management methodologies and tools.
• In-depth understanding of GMP/GAMP compliance and validation processes for computerized systems. 
• Expert-level command of German (C1) and English (C1), both written and spoken, is mandatory for effective cross-border and internal communication.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.