Johnson & Johnson
IT Project Manager
IT Project Manager
Location: Leiden, Netherlands
Duration: 3 months
Hours: 40 hours
Role and responsibilities
Responsible for Project management and business analyst activities for IT projects
Lead and support assigned project activities, from Requirement Analysis to Solution Design
Interacts with multiple Manufacturing, Logistics and Lab stakeholders – Execution systems, Plant engineers and line technicians
Work with Technology Leaders, Project Managers, Product Owners, Service Owners and Business teams to deliver business value
Facilitate technical discussions, decision-making, and conflict resolutions in projects
Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and circulating information towards local and global teams
Collaborate and align with local & global IT organization, and external partners
Budget Management: Manage budgets for product development and ensure cost-effective resource allocation.
How to succeed:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration, industrial engineering, or experience in technology integrations and program delivery
Language requirements – English
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong relationships with stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate team members
Experience with data analysis and visualization tools is a plus
Key Competencies:
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations, including GxP, FDA, and ISO standards.
Experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and tools such as JIRA, Trello, or Confluence.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to translate complex business needs into technical requirements and solutions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and supply chain management is a plus.
Experience with IT systems related to clinical trials, manufacturing execution systems (MES), enterprise resource planning (ERP), or laboratory information management systems (LIMS) is advantageous.
Proven experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Project Manager in the IT space, ideally within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or healthcare industry.
Preferred:
Experience in IT project management and product lifecycle management in a regulated environment.
Familiarity with digital transformation projects, cloud-based solutions, and data analytics platforms.
Working knowledge of multiple technical disciplines and concepts (SAP, MES, Historian (OSIsoft), Databases, GenAI, ML, Digital-Twin, eLIMS, Labelling solutions, Infrastructure such as WAN/LAN, Hosting, and Storage solutions, MS Windows, Desktop computing hardware and software, and peripherals (e.g. handheld scanner)
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures associated with frameworks (Agile, ITIL)
Knowledge of software development and testing methodologies (SDLC, CSV)
Basic understanding of business drivers/processes and the ability to relate priorities to associated technology investments.
Ability to create context around key business drivers and strategic plan and present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
Benefits
This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for a minimum of 3 months.
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about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address some of the most complex diseases of our time and unlock the potential medicines of tomorrow.
Our diverse portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas — Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Retina.
We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way.
application process
We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.
We do not accept applications via email.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.
We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.