IT/OT Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated ITOT Project Manager with excellent English and German communications skills, who will be responsible for supporting, overseeing and managing the IT scope within large-scale capital investment projects focused on the modernization, construction and commissioning of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities (production plants).

Your responsibilities would include the following:

• Support, manage and lead complex ITOT infrastructure projects typically part of large scale investment projects for pharmaceutical production facilities.
• Support, drive and manage ITOT activities during the complete project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in scope while adhering to strict Good Automated Manufacturing Practice, regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate with internal cross-functional teams like Automation, Engineering, IT Security, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and external vendors.
• Manage the selection, deployment and integration of hosting technologies essential for production facilities (e.g., virtualized environments, cloud solutions, data centers).
• Provide expertise and oversight regarding the proper selection, procurement, and usage of hardware components within a pharmaceutical production context (e.g., industrial PCs, servers, networking gear, specialized OT hardware).
• Provide expertise and ensure compliance with current industry standards for network topologies and cyber security.
• Effectively communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure successful handover to operational teams, including comprehensive documentation and training.

About the customer:

This is a contract starting by March 2026 running for 3 years. The work place in Basel, with some home office offered.

The perfect Candidate has a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science and at least five years of experience successfully leading and managing the implementation of large-scale ITOT projects specifically within the pharmaceutical or similarly highly-regulated process industry.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) domains, with a proven track record of successful project implementation in highly regulated industries.

This role requires exceptional communication skills in both German and English to manage diverse, international teams and stakeholders.

In order to be considered for this role, you will possess the following skills and experience:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience successfully leading and managing the implementation of large-scale ITOT projects specifically within the pharmaceutical or similarly highly-regulated process industry.
• Demonstrable experience with hosting technologies utilized for production and critical manufacturing systems (e.g., high-availability servers, virtualization, disaster recovery setups).
• Strong technical knowledge of hardware components and their practical application and lifecycle management within pharmaceutical production environments.
• Deep knowledge of technical standards regarding network topologies and cyber security.
• Good technical knowledge of automation systems (Historian PI, MES Pharma Suite, DCS, Logistics, MQTT, UNS, etc.).
• Excellent proficiency in Project Management methodologies and tools.
• In-depth understanding of GMP/GAMP compliance and validation processes for computerized systems.
• Expert-level command of German (C1) and English (C1), both written and spoken, is mandatory for effective cross-border and internal communication.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Please note interviews would be conducted via video call, however the role is based 100% in Switzerland. Our client offers:

• Home office 20-40%
• The opportunity to work in a diverse and international environment on a long-term basis
• Modern location in Basel
• 2 x rounds of interview from mid October

Please note that our client will give preference to locally based candidates in Switzerland.

Are you interested to work in an international environment in one of the most recognised medical devices brands worldwide?

Then apply before the deadline on Thursday 13 November (including university diploma and written references if possible)! We look forward to receiving your full application.