Job Description – Project ManagerIndustry Pharma / Medical Devices / Life SciencesExperience 8–15+ years of overall experience, with robust experience in Project or Program Management.Role OverviewWe are looking for an experienced Project Manager / Program Manager to lead and manage cross-functional projects for global Pharma, Medical Device, and Life Sciences organizations. The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end project/program delivery, including planning, execution, team management, stakeholder management, risk management, resource planning, governance, and ensuring successful delivery within agreed timelines, scope, quality, and budget. Experience working in a regulated Pharma, MedTech, Healthcare, or Life Sciences environment is preferred. Knowledge of regulatory and quality processes will be considered an added advantage.Key ResponsibilitiesProject / Program Management• Lead projects/programs from initiation through successful completion.• Define project objectives, scope, deliverables, milestones, and timelines.• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and delivery roadmaps.• Track project progress against scope, schedule, budget, and quality.• Manage project dependencies, risks, issues, and changes.• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones and deliverables.• Conduct regular project reviews and provide status updates to stakeholders and leadership.Team Management• Lead and manage cross-functional project teams.• Coordinate resources across business, technology, engineering, quality, operations, and other functions.• Assign responsibilities and ensure accountability across team members.• Monitor team performance, workload, and delivery commitments.• Facilitate regular team meetings and project discussions.• Support team development, collaboration, and issue resolution.Stakeholder Management• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.• Collaborate with business, technical, functional,



and leadership teams.• Conduct project governance meetings and steering committee reviews.• Communicate project status, risks, issues, dependencies, and key decisions.• Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve conflicts or escalations.• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Risk & Issue Management• Identify and assess project risks and dependencies.• Maintain RAID logs and establish mitigation plans.• Proactively identify potential delivery challenges.• Drive issue resolution and escalate critical issues when required.• Manage project changes and assess their impact on scope, timeline, and budget.Resource & Financial Management• Plan and manage project resources based on business requirements.• Track resource utilization and project capacity.• Support project budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.• Coordinate with vendors and external partners where applicable.• Ensure effective utilization of project resources. Quality & Governance• Ensure projects follow defined organizational processes, standards, and governance frameworks.• Maintain appropriate project documentation and reporting.• Ensure project deliverables meet agreed quality standards.• Support internal reviews, audits, and compliance activities when applicable.• Establish appropriate project governance, reporting cadence, and documentation.Qualifications• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.• 8–15+ years of experience in Project / Program Management.• PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification is preferred.• Experience managing cross-functional and/or global teams.• Experience working with global stakeholders is highly desirable.• Pharma, MedTech, Healthcare, or Life Sciences experience is preferred but not mandatoryRegulatory / Life Sciences Knowledge – Added Advantage Prior experience in Pharma, Medical Devices, Healthcare, or other regulated industries is preferred.

📌 Project Manager (Chennai)
🏢 NovintiX
📍 Chennai