IT Project Manager, Contract

Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and deliver IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic goals.

• Develop and manage project charters, business cases, and end-to-end project plans covering scope, milestones, resource allocation, and budgets.

• Coordinate with business and IT stakeholders to align project deliverables with organizational strategy and manage interdependencies effectively.

• Monitor progress through KPI-based reporting across project phases including analysis, design, build, test, and release.

• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to governance, security, and quality standards.

• Oversee solution rollouts from proposal to sign-off, ensuring deliverables meet both user and business requirements.

• Facilitate handover of solutions to IT support, including preparation and distribution of user documentation and training materials.

• Provide guidance and support to project team members and serve as an escalation point for critical issues.

• Foster strong stakeholder communication and collaboration across multiple time zones and cultural contexts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT project management, ideally within Pharma, Life Sciences, or Healthcare industries.

• At least 2 years of experience engaging with senior or top management stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and experience managing teams in complex, matrixed organizations.

• Excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin.

• Proven experience coordinating global or cross-regional projects with remote teams.

• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, or COBIT are preferred.

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft DevOps (CI/CD) and familiarity with ServiceNow, JIRA, or equivalent tools.

• Awareness of emerging IT trends including AI, machine learning, IoT, or blockchain technologies.