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Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

The IT Project Manager is responsible for leading, planning, overseeing, coordinating and documenting IT projects in a complex international environment. The role owner interacts with internal and external stakeholders and is accountable to complete IT projects in scope, budget and time. This position deals predominantly with managing projects involving software solutions, for example implementation of new or enhancement of existing software solutions in various domains including ERP(SAP), MES, Cloud Solutions, interfaces.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage IT projects and take accountability for delivery in scope, on budget and on schedule.


• Support analysis and formalization of business requirements, define project objectives and scope.


• Establish project plans.


• Give guidance to project team members and coordinate assignments.


• Set and track milestones and deliverables.


• Identify project risks and issues and propose mitigation actions.


• Manage unforeseen situations / delays, realign schedule and expectations as needed.


• Adherence to IT security policies and standards set by the Global IT PMO.


• Lead steering committee meetings.


• Establish and implement project communication plans, provide status updates to stakeholders.


• Assess business impacts of IT projects, organize change management and manage internal and external stakeholders.


• Organize meetings, coordinate tasks and assign responsibilities to project members.


• Use project management tools to track project performance and progress.

Ideal candidate profile:

• Bachelor or Master in Computer or Information Sciences – related field.


• English fluency is a MUST; German is nice to have.


• Previous experience required, preferably within Pharma industry.


• Certification in Project Management, preferably PMP from PMI.


• Thorough understanding of Project Management processes, principals, strategies, and methods.


• Understanding of validation of GxP-relevant computerized systems.


• Experience with waterfall, hybrid and agile delivery approaches .


• Additional certification as IT Solution Consultant from SAP, Microsoft, others is an advantage.


• Excellent time management and organizational skills.


• Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Proficient with, or able to quickly become proficient with, a range of general and specialized applications, software, used in the organization and the industry.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.


• Experience with Project Management tools.


• Experience in working in a complex international environment.


• Ability to motivate people to complete a project in a timely manner.


• Required to work at least three days per week in the office

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Reference: R56296