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Job Description:Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!• Manage the design, deployment, and delivery of projects of medium/high complexity (determined by budget, timeline and stakeholder), providing complex IT/OT solutions that meet business requirements in the field of manufacturing execution and are aligned to the global application standards. • Directs project teams (internals and externals) and maintain control of progress, quality, and budget to meet the desired business objectives• Setup and run all project related meetings and maintain the record of actions, decisions, issues, risks and act the primary point of contact for all project related escalations• Partner with key business & Technology stakeholders in all aspects for project preparation & execution to ensure project objectives are successfully met, covering the key business processes Manufacturing Execution, Material Flow, Shopfloor Control & Efficiency.• Ensure a smooth transition to operations and the optimal planning and execution of all activities associated with a release.Major accountabilities: Manage the delivery of internal and outsourced projects from project initiation to transition to operationsMonitor and control project execution, establish project governance, managing risks and issuesEnsure effective use of resources and project management methods, tools, and practicesDeliver projects on time and within budget and meet the desired business objectivesProvide transparent and accurate project reporting including overall performance of the project and project documentation completionOwn project status, issues and risks through appropriate channels / tools and ensures that these are reported back to agreed project governance (e.g., Steering Committee) with focus on required actions, ownership, and risk management.Accountable to ensure adherence with security and compliance policies and procedures within Project Management service scopeCollaborate effectively with other teams, functions, and domains in the organization, as well as strategic suppliers providing services to the projectSupports the enterprise project portfolio, including development and implementation of project management standards and training, portfolio reporting and analytics, project management resourcing services, etc.Act as mentor in project management and assist deployment project teams at the sites implementing the standard process and drive implementation of best practices. Demonstrate the impact of procedures and their effect on the organization. Critically review and recommend changes to processes in part or in their entiretyKey performance indicators: Projects are effectively managed, enabling them to be on time, to budget and to the expected quality level.Customer satisfactionAdherence to applicable Security and Compliance policies and controls; defined project management methodologies, tools, and practices; and to delivery processes for IT/OT projectsSuccessful deployments, measured by project KPI’sBenefits (business case) delivered after project completion ($, risk mitigation, technology innovation, value added)Fostering a culture of high performance and motivation for the project teamClose collaboration with key stakeholders during project planning & executionSmooth handover to system operations at the end of the project deploymentMinimum Requirements: Education:University degree in Informatics, Computer Sciences, business or similar.Work Experience and Skills: > 8 years of working-expertise in application development, project management, process design and computer system validation practices in the pharmaceutical industry> 5 years of experience with a proven track record in IT project managementExcellent knowledge in project management (PMI, PMA, PRINCE2 desired)Proven track record in successfully managing transformative projects at large scale in global and complex environmentExcellent experience in: Organizing and planning, aligning people and resources, timely decision making, contracting with stakeholders, problem solving, managing budgets, change managementAdvanced knowledge of business process analysis and design, system architectures, technology standardsAdvanced understanding of Manufacturing IT/OT solutions supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing in big multi-national companies, like MES (Werum PAS-X V3), Data Historian (OSI-PI)Good understanding of interfacing and vertically integrated systems like SAP-PP/PI, SAP-MII, Warehouse-Mgt., Track&Trace, SCADA/DCSSolid understanding of GxP classified environments and CSV and project methodologiesLanguages :Fluent English written & spokenYou’ll receive:Breakdown of benefits received in this role. Include flexible working, learning and development opportunities as well.Why Sandoz?Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported! Join us!Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion (hard coded in Workday): We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.Join our Sandoz Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Sandoz and our career opportunities, join the Network here: Sandoz Talentpool ()#Sandoz