GxP IT Project Manager

Hertfordshire (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

£60,000–£70,000 + 15% Bonus

The Opportunity

My client is seeking an experienced GxP IT Project Manager to join their IT function, supporting a complex manufacturing environment within a regulated industry.

This is a hands-on role where you will manage a portfolio of 2–3 concurrent projects, overseeing end-to-end delivery of IT initiatives including system implementations, upgrades, GxP changes and service improvements. A mix of Agile and Waterfall methodologies is used depending on the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of GxP IT initiatives, ensuring delivery to time, cost, quality and compliance standards
• Manage multiple concurrent projects across system implementations, upgrades and service enhancements
• Translate manufacturing priorities into clear delivery plans aligned to business goals
• Lead cross-functional teams and third-party vendors, driving accountability and progress
• Proactively manage risks, issues and dependencies
• Ensure full GxP compliance including validation, documentation, impact assessment and change control
• Partner with Business System Managers to maintain reliable, compliant IT services
• Support release, upgrade and change planning to minimise disruption
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery practices and service reliability

Your Background

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end projects ideally within pharma, life sciences or regulated manufacturing
• Strong experience working between IT and manufacturing/site operations
• Solid understanding of GxP compliance, validation and change control
• Experience improving IT delivery or service reliability
• Familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall delivery approaches
• Project Management certification (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, Scrum) is advantageous

Key Skills

• Stakeholder management & communication
• Ability to influence without authority
• Strong decision-making under pressure
• Conflict management, prioritisation & negotiation
• Accountable, delivery-focused mindset
• Adaptable in fast-paced operational environments

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Microsoft Project, Visio, Power BI
• ServiceNow
• Monday.com