Project Manager

Project Manager Job Grade: G9B Function: Information Technology Sub-function: Global IT Infrastructure Manager’s Job Title: Global Head – Infrastructure & Service Assurance Skip Level Manager’s Title: Global Chief Information Officer Function Head Title: Global Head – Infrastructure & Service Assurance Location: Mumbai Areas Of Responsibility At Sun Pharma, we commit to helping you “Create your own sunshine ”— by fostering an environment where you grow at every step, take charge of your journey and thrive in a supportive community. Are You Ready to Create Your Own Sunshine? As you enter the Sun Pharma world, you’ll find yourself becoming ‘Better every day’ through continuous progress. Exhibit self-drive as you ‘Take charge’ and lead with confidence. Additionally, demonstrate a collaborative spirit, knowing that we ‘Thrive together’ and support each other’s journeys.” Job Summary: The Project Manager – Infrastructure, Service Delivery & Cloud is responsible for end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise-scale IT programs across infrastructure, service assurance, cloud modernization, and endpoint transformations. This role spans multiple geographies and involves direct coordination with global business and IT teams, system integrators, OEMs, and managed service providers. The incumbent ensures alignment to timelines, budgets, and business outcomes while maintaining governance across internal and partner-led tracks. Key Responsibilities Program Planning & Mobilization Lead scoping, effort estimation, and resource planning for large-scale transformation programs. Define project charters, detailed WBS, and RACI aligned to global delivery models. Execution & Delivery Management Drive execution of infrastructure and service delivery projects including: Global data center transitions Active Directory and network consolidations Cloud migrations (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS) Infrastructure tool deployments (ITSM, Patch, Monitoring, etc.) Conduct daily standups, weekly reviews, and issue resolution forums. Governance, Reporting & Risk Management Track milestones, dependencies, and delivery metrics through PPM tools. Report status to executive stakeholders and ensure escalation frameworks are triggered. Maintain risk registers, mitigation plans, and change logs. Vendor & Partner Coordination Liaise with OEMs, SIs, and MSPs to align project timelines, SoWs, and service commitments. Monitor vendor SLAs and enforce delivery expectations. Budget & Commercial Control Manage project budgets, procurement timelines, and invoice validations in collaboration with Finance and Procurement teams. Documentation & Compliance Maintain project artefacts, SOPs, meeting notes, and audit logs. Ensure compliance with ITIL, GxP, SOX, and internal governance models. Specialized Knowledge Requirements In-depth understanding of enterprise infrastructure, cloud technologies, and ITSM delivery models Experience in managing large cross-border IT projects and global rollouts Expertise in program management tools (MS Project, ServiceNow PPM, Smartsheet) Understanding of ITIL, Agile/Waterfall delivery methods, and compliance frameworks Familiarity with pharma or regulated environments is preferred Internal Stakeholders and Nature of Interaction Global CIO / Head of Infrastructure / Head of Service Assurance: Program reporting, prioritization, escalations IT Business Partners & Regional IT Heads: Coordination of business alignment, site readiness, stakeholder engagement Cybersecurity, Compliance & Quality Teams: Risk approvals, GxP validations, audit support Finance, PMO & Procurement: Budget planning, invoice sign-offs, commercial tracking External Stakeholders and Nature of Interaction System Integrators (SIs), Managed Services Providers (MSPs): SoW delivery, workstream updates, escalations OEMs & Technology Partners: Technical workshops, onboarding support, deployment reviews External Auditors / Consultants: Project evidence submission, controls validation External Interaction % ~40% of time involves collaboration with vendors, partners, and consultants across geographies Nature of Communication Executive status reports, steering committee presentations, RCA documentation Vendor SoW walkthroughs, project onboarding kits, change request documentation Tactical coordination through daily reviews, dashboards, and trackers Role Played in Negotiations Co-leads contract discussions, SoW finalization, change request evaluations with vendor partners Partners with Procurement and Legal to close commercials and delivery terms Key Decision-Making Expected Timeline commitments, phase-wise delivery splits, and budget allocation per stream Risk acceptance levels and mitigation triggers Technology stack choices and tool rollout plans within project guardrails Key Challenges for the Role Managing multi-country deployments with differing infra maturity and timezone alignment Coordinating across internal teams and external vendors with varying delivery cultures Driving compliance across regulated and non-regulated environments concurrently Balancing schedule pressure with resource availability and change impact Extent and Nature of Innovation Required High: Includes driving agile delivery within traditional infra programs Integrating project analytics dashboards and predictive issue management Leveraging automation and templates to streamline onboarding and governance Enabling cross-tower project transparency and digital program management maturity Job Requirements Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent Certifications: PMP or PRINCE2 Certified (mandatory) Agile/Scrum Master certification preferred ITIL Foundation/Intermediate beneficial Experience: 10+ years of project/program management experience, with at least 5 years in infrastructure/cloud/enterprise tool projects Skills: Strong project planning, stakeholder engagement, and risk management Experience working across cultures, vendors, and geographies Excellent verbal and written communication skills Comfort with executive reporting and multi-project dashboards Travel Requirement: Up to 30% based on deployment, review meetings, and partner coordination Travel Estimate 30% Job Scope Internal Interactions (within the organization) Internal Stakeholders and Nature of Interaction Global CIO / Head of Infrastructure / Head of Service Assurance: Program reporting, prioritization, escalations IT Business Partners & Regional IT Heads: Coordination of business alignment, site readiness, stakeholder engagement Cybersecurity, Compliance & Quality Teams: Risk approvals, GxP validations, audit support Finance, PMO & Procurement: Budget planning, invoice sign-offs, commercial tracking External Interactions (outside the organization) External Stakeholders and Nature of Interaction System Integrators (SIs), Managed Services Providers (MSPs): SoW delivery, workstream updates, escalations OEMs & Technology Partners: Technical workshops, onboarding support, deployment reviews External Auditors / Consultants: Project evidence submission, controls validation External Interaction % ~40% of time involves collaboration with vendors, partners, and consultants across geographies Geographical Scope Global Financial Accountability (cost/revenue with exclusive authority) Project cost, over runs, estimations & budgets Job Requirements Educational Qualification Masters in Information Systems, Engineering, or related field Specific Certification PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum Master certifications (mandatory). SAFe or PPM tooling certifications (preferred) Skills Strong project planning, stakeholder engagement, and risk management Experience working across cultures, vendors, and geographies Excellent verbal and written communication skills Comfort with executive reporting and multi-project dashboards Experience 12-15+ years of experience in IT audit, risk, and compliance roles. Exposure to global audit environments and regulated industries (pharma/healthcare preferred) Your Success Matters to Us At Sun Pharma, your success and well-being are our top priorities We provide robust benefits and opportunities to foster personal and professional growth. Join us at Sun Pharma, where every day is an opportunity to grow, collaborate, and make a lasting impact. Let’s create a brighter future together Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of incumbent(s).