Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany Looking for Senior IT Project Manager – Infrastructure at Bengaluru, Karnataka Full Time

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Job Title: Senior IT Project Manager – Infrastructure

Location: Electronics City, Bangalore

Job Description:
The position will have responsibility for managing projects globally. There is a requirement to interact with all parts Information Technology division and directly with the organization’s business to gather requirements,facilitate design, and co-ordinate implementation of solutions that satisfy demand for infrastructure services

Roles & Responsibilities:
Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility

Perform functional analysis of solutions as part of developing the initial requirements.

Develop a detailed work breakdown and project plan to monitor and track progress.

Successfully manage the relationship with the project customer and all stakeholders

Perform risk management to minimize project risks.

Development of clear roles and responsibilities across project teams.

Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects

Ensure resource availability and allocation

Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

Projects to be managed using corporate tools and processes.

Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques

Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques Report and escalate to management as needed

Manage and control the budget of the projects and also the project tracking in PPMC with the upload of the documentation and interaction with local Controller and representatives for the several aspects.

Effective handover of IT solutions to the operations teams. This includes providing required operations manuals, work instructions, configuration items and ensuring SLA’s are defined.

Ensure that all relevant IT aspects are considered during SME input to solution design. This requires that functional requirements for integration, security, operations, continuity and availability can be meet

Ensure that proposed designs can be delivered to meet target service levels and performance indicators

Qualification, Skills & Experience:
STRATEGIC IMPACT

Optimal performance of Merck ONE Infrastructure project delivery

Improved support of strategic initiatives

Improved quality of business and technical solutions

Improved quality and speed of execution

Improved reaction to constantly changing business requirements

Facilitates cross IPT collaboration

COOPERATION

Interaction with IT Domains and IT International to validate requirements, scope and report project progress

Interaction with ONE Infrastructure technical IPTs and SME’s to plan, budget, implement and control the projects

WORK EXPERIENCE

Experience of project management in a matrix organization

Experience managing complex technical projects / programs

Experience managing infrastructure projects, involving Network, Telecommunications, Data center, Server & Storage technologies

Experience developing comprehensive solutions using multiple infrastructure platforms and technical components

Experience managing globally and cross-functionally

Experience with Life Science and/or, Healthcare and Performance Materials industries

Full understanding of and experience managing within constraints of GxP

Experience using AGILE tools and framework

Information specific to the position:
Ability to deliver projects on time, within budget and scope to a high quality

Strong analytical skills and ability to think strategically

Analytical with the ability to break complex problems into manageable tasks

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills. Ability to drive consensus / set mutually agreeable goals.

Clear understanding of industry standard IT infrastructure platforms, terminology, and leading providers, including Network, Telecommunications, Datacenter, Server & Storage

PMBOK knowledge. PMP Certification preferred, or able to obtain within 6-12 months of the start date.

Knowledge of a variety of different project delivery methodologies

GxP skills and trainings required.

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Job Requisition ID: 251806

Location: Bangalore

Career Level: E – Professional (10+ years)

Working time model: full-time

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