EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

We are seeking an experienced IT Delivery Leader to oversee and ensure the successful execution of a portfolio of technology projects, with a preference for candidates who have supported or operated within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector. This role requires a strategic, delivery-driven leader with exceptional client-facing skills, a deep understanding of enterprise IT delivery models, and the ability to manage and grow relationships with senior stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of delivery excellence, portfolio leadership, and domain knowledge in pharma environments.

Responsibilities

- Lead end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of IT projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes
- Establish and manage delivery roadmaps, resource plans, and performance metrics across multiple workstreams
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (client, vendor, onshore) to drive accountability and resolve delivery issues proactively
- Ensure adherence to project governance frameworks, SDLC/Agile methodologies, and compliance requirements (including GxP, where preferrable)
- Leverage and promote adoption of AI in project SDLC
- Identify delivery risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project continuity and success
- Serve as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders, fostering trust and credibility
- Understand client business needs, industry challenges, and strategic objectives to propose value-aligned solutions




- Manage expectations, provide transparent communication, and ensure stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle
- Facilitate executive-level presentations and status reporting, translating complex technical concepts into business-relevant insights
- Provide strong leadership to project managers, business analysts, architects, developers, and QA teams
- Mentor team members, promote continuous improvement, and instill a high-performance delivery culture
- Support talent planning, capability development, and team motivation across distributed teams
- Manage portfolio budgets, forecasts, and financial controls
- Oversee vendor and partner performance, including contract adherence, quality, and service levels
- Drive cost optimization while maintaining high delivery standards

Requirements

- 15 to 18 years of experience in IT project or program delivery, including leadership of complex multi-project portfolios
- Extensive experience in Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals
- Proven experience managing enterprise technology initiatives (e.g., digital transformation, cloud migration, data platforms, application development)
- Strong, demonstrable client stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile/Hybrid methodologies, and IT governance frameworks
- Experience working with cross-functional, global delivery teams
- English language proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher

We offer

- Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
- Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
- Prospect to share your ideas on international platforms
- Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
- Focused individual development
- Benefit package:
- Health benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Flexible benefits

- Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)

📌 Sr. Delivery Manager - Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals (India)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 India