IT M&A Infrastructure - Project Manager - Pharma Domain - REMOTE

NTT DATA North America•Pittsburgh, PA

45d•Remote

About The Position

The Infrastructure Technical Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering complex IT infrastructure initiatives within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. This US-based role requires strong technical expertise, deep project management capabilities, and experience navigating compliance frameworks such as GxP and CSV. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of hands-on infrastructure project management experience, excels in cross-functional collaboration, and can execute projects in fast-paced, globally distributed environments. M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) experience is a strong plus, particularly for integration, separation, or migration-related infrastructure activities.

Requirements

8+ years of experience managing IT infrastructure projects in enterprise environments.
2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences IT, and familiar with GxP regulations
8+ years of experience in coordinating distributed/global teams and complex program structures.
3+ years M&A experience (integration, divestiture, TSA transitions, migration planning)

Nice To Haves

Strong working knowledge of: Networking (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, firewalls) Server technologies (Windows/Linux), virtualization (VMware) Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), identity and access services Storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions End-user services and infrastructure security components
Mastery of project planning, scheduling, resource management, and budgeting.
Experience with MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent PM tools.
Strong vendor and contract management experience.
Deep understanding of change control and ITIL processes.
Working knowledge of GxP, CSV, data integrity principles, and regulated IT environments.
Experience producing and maintaining validation documentation.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced, high-visibility settings.
Comfortable leading cross-functional teams under strict timelines.
PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile project management certification.
ITIL Foundation.
Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead full lifecycle planning, execution, and delivery of infrastructure projects including network upgrades, data center migrations, cloud adoption, server/storage refreshes, and security remediations.
Prepare project charters, roadmaps, schedules, budgets, and resource plans with precision and clarity.
Maintain ownership of RAID logs (Risks, Actions, Issues, Dependencies) and drive mitigation strategies.
Provide timely project status updates to leadership and ensure alignment with PMO standards.
Manage multiple parallel workstreams while ensuring adherence to schedule, cost, and quality expectations.
Partner with engineering teams to define infrastructure design, implementation strategies, and technical reviews.
Oversee technical deliverables related to network, server, virtualization, cloud, storage, and security components.
Approve and validate technical documentation, qualification packages, and cutover plans.
Support infrastructure lifecycle management, technology modernization, and standardization projects.
Ensure all activities comply with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, CSV standards, and corporate quality processes.
Work with QA, Compliance, and Validation teams to ensure required documentation (URS, FS, DS, IQ, OQ, PQ, change controls) is accurate and complete.
Support audits, inspections, and CAPAs related to infrastructure systems.
Maintain validated state and ensure traceability across project documentation and change records.
Work closely with business stakeholders, application owners, PMO, quality teams, and infrastructure SMEs.
Coordinate vendor management activities including SOWs, quotes, delivery tracking, and technical validation.
Facilitate communication across global technology teams, ensuring alignment on dependencies and timelines.
Ensure smooth transition from project delivery to operations, including SOP updates, runbook creation, and KT sessions.
Maintain documentation for architecture, support models, and asset lifecycle plans.
Support compliance monitoring, infrastructure KPIs, and operational audits.