Head of Project Management

Job Description The role is responsible for planning, overseeing and leading the delivery of IT and OT Infrastructure Projects in an international environment with a scope ranging from local to global. These may be isolated projects or part of a larger program, requiring close cooperation and alignment with other Project Managers as directed by the Program Manager. The role owner interacts with multicultural internal and external stakeholders at all levels and ensures the project delivers the design and ramp‑up of IT and OT infrastructure.
An IT Infrastructure PM is required to plan, oversee, and lead the delivery of Project Blockbuster: the development and deployment of a state‑of‑the‑art production facility supporting large‑scale, high‑efficiency operations using advanced digital, automated, and IT‑integrated technologies. The facility will incorporate modern production equipment, smart‑factory systems, real‑time monitoring, and data‑driven workflow optimization to maximize output quality, reduce operational downtime, and ensure consistent production performance.
The project includes design of the facility layout, installation of production lines, integration and automation controls, development of centralized management dashboards, and implementation of cybersecurity protocols to protect OT systems. Project Blockbuster will also support predictive maintenance, automated quality checks, and scalable infrastructure for future expansion.
Once operational, the Blockbuster Production Facility will deliver increased productivity, enhanced reliability, reduced manual workload, and improved overall operational intelligence—positioning the organization for long‑term growth and competitive advantage.
Responsibilities Manage the delivery of IT/OT infrastructure and services for the site throughout the project life cycle and in compliance with defined Lonza policies and standards for IT Project Management.
Engage with cross‑functional teams to ensure implementation of the requested infrastructures.
Engage with different departments (e.g. QC, Logistics, Engineering) throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure that the requested infrastructures are delivered and implemented in compliance with Longza IT Security and Quality Assurance policies and standards.
Oversee and control the project in terms of budget, timelines, milestones, deliverables, compliance, resources, communication, and internal and external stakeholders to meet project‑specific requirements and specifications.
Identify project risks and define, propose and implement mitigating actions.
Manage unforeseen situations or delays, realign schedule and expectations.
Facilitate effective communication across all involved stakeholders, including senior management from different site departments and technical teams.
Maintain project documentation and support continuous improvements for the delivery at the site.
Collect, analyse and summarise information in project status reports for defined stakeholders and according to plan.
Lead project steering committee meetings, and communicate and deliver reports according to plan.
Maintain Lonza's project management system as specified.
Requirements Experience in IT infrastructure project management with focus on repurposing/integration of data centre (Brownfield approach).
Solid technical understanding of infrastructure and architecture, including LAN/WAN, WiFi, switching.
Good understanding of additional infrastructure topics like servers, firewalls, security, etc. as well as workplace environment.
Good communication skills with stakeholder engagement/management and conflict‑resolution skills.
Experience within the pharma or other validated production industry.
Knowledge of and experience with compliance with pharma industry regulations (e.g. GxP, FDA) throughout project lifecycles.
Proactive, self‑driven, committed, and flexible.
Structured, focused and result‑oriented with attention to detail.
Mental robustness, retains overview and navigates efficiently under pressure.
Excellent analytical, logical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Fluency in English mandatory. Additional language skills an advantage.
Certified PMP or Prince2. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Senior IT PM (with at least 10 years of IT PM experience in IT infrastructure).
Degree in IT or an engineering field.

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