The role of an IT Project Manager involves planning, organizing, and managing resources to
successfully complete IT projects within the given constraints of time, budget, and scope. The
job duties of an IT Project Manager typically include:
Defining the scope, goals, and deliverables of the infra and application project in
collaboration with stakeholders and team members.
Developing a detailed project plan including timelines, resource allocation, and budget
estimation.
Coordinating with various internal departments and external vendors to ensure project
tasks are completed as per the project plan.
Monitoring project budget to ensure cost effectiveness and identifying opportunities for
improvement.
Identifying project risks and developing mitigation plans to minimize the impact of risk
on the project.
Preparing project status reports for stakeholders to track project progress and provide
updates.
Conducting post-project evaluation to identify lessons learned and areas for
improvement in future projects.
Close working with business stakeholders and guide them for IT process, for example,
information classification, high level risk assessment, etc.
Building strong relationships with stakeholders across India LS GPO sites, acting as a
liaison to communicate effectively between IT and business units.
To qualify for this position, you should have:
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
At least 3 years of experience in managing IT projects in a pharma, life science or related
industry.
Strong communication skills.
Technical knowledge of infra and application systems and technologies being
implemented within the project.
Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and manage multiple projects
simultaneously.
Familiarity with project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA).
Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.
Successful IT project managers possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making
skills. They are also adaptable to changing project requirements, and can effectively manage
project team members from various areas of expertise.
Keyskills: SAP ERP Microsoft projects JIRA IT Project Management
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