Sr. Delivery Manager - Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals

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