IT Project Manager – Manufacturing and Supply Chain Tech Lead, Leiden, Zuid-Holland

Company Overview
A leading organization in the healthcare and manufacturing industry focused on delivering innovative and compliant solutions. The company emphasizes technological excellence, quality, and continuous improvement to support its global operations.

Job Description
We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead critical technology projects within manufacturing, logistics, and laboratory environments. The ideal candidate will coordinate cross-functional teams, oversee projects from conception to completion, and ensure solutions deliver measurable business value in compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support IT projects, including requirement gathering, solution design, and implementation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across manufacturing, logistics, and lab functions to define project scope and deliverables.
• Facilitate technical discussions, support decision-making, and resolve conflicts within projects.
• Work closely with technology leaders, product owners, and business teams to ensure project goals are met.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and costs are controlled.
• Enhance communication channels across local and global teams, fostering transparency and information sharing.
• Align project activities with organizational standards and coordinate with external partners as needed.
• Promote and support agile methodologies using tools like JIRA, Trello, and Confluence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing IT projects or programs, preferably in supply chain or manufacturing environments.
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations (GxP, FDA, ISO).
• Proven track record of delivering complex technology implementations and integrations.
• Experience with Agile frameworks and project management tools.
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
• Capable of translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Knowledge of clinical trial IT systems, MES, ERP, or LIMS is a plus.

Other Information
Duration: till end of the year with high possibility for extension
Location: Leiden

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