Senior IT Delivery Manager - Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals

Senior IT Delivery Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of a diverse portfolio of IT projects, driving timely and quality outcomes within budget
• Establish delivery roadmaps, resource plans, and performance metrics across multiple workstreams
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring accountability and resolving issues proactively
• Ensure compliance with project governance frameworks, SDLC/Agile methodologies, and regulatory requirements such as GxP
• Promote adoption of AI capabilities to enhance the software development lifecycle
• Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure continuity and predictable success
• Serve as the main point of contact for client stakeholders, nurturing trust and credibility
• Align solutions with client business needs, industry challenges, and strategic objectives
• Deliver executive presentations and provide clear, business-oriented insights on complex technical deliverables
• Provide leadership to diverse project teams, fostering collaboration and a culture of high performance
• Support capability development, talent planning, and team motivation across distributed teams
• Manage portfolio budgets, forecasts, and financial controls, ensuring efficient resource utilization
• Oversee vendor and partner performance, ensuring adherence to contracts, service levels, and quality standards

Requirements

• 15 to 18 years of experience in Information Technology
• 10+ years of experience managing IT projects or programs, including complex, multi-project portfolios
• 7+ years of experience in Life Sciences or Pharmaceuticals
• Qualifications in enterprise technologies including digital transformation, cloud migration, and data platforms
• Strong competency in SDLC, Agile/Hybrid methodologies, and IT governance frameworks
• Advanced capability in client stakeholder management and executive communication
• Background in working with cross-functional global delivery teams