Project Manager

Novartis

5 - 10 years

Hyderabad

Posted: 23/08/2025

Job Description

Summary

Leads the Project Engineering organization, which is responsible for the development and delivery of all major capital projects in assigned region / site, via the application of robust, standardized and effective project management methods aligned with global standards, ensuring that the projects deliver business value in line with Platform and Novartis Technical Operations business objectives.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare monthly engineering reports with key KPIs (Capex, Maintenance, HSE and Quality)
Support internal and external audits
Implement technical standards
Implement GOPs
If needed, create regional / site SOPs & templates
Ensure availability of competent, high performing people and develop the talent pool
Implement sharing and leveraging of best practices and expertise in project management and project controlling
Own the Training Curriculum for own Job Profile
Develop contractual strategy and framework to manage vendors / contractors and corresponding contracts in assigned region / site
Select vendor / contractor
Establish vendor / contractor contract
Establish and lead project management teams
Prepare Project Charter, Business Case and CAR
Develop Project Sourcing Strategy
Establish project governance in assigned region / sites
Plan and organize Project Resource
Perform project reviews (e.g. Technical Quality Review (TQR), constructability, sustainability, HSE)
Execute Project Stage Gate keeping and Project Definition Level Rating (PDRI)
Manage investment budget & project portfolio for region / site
Lead investment review committees for assigned region / sites
Develop and maintain project execution / management standards

Essential Requirements:

15+ years of Capital Portfolio and Major Project Management experience, including > 5 years’ experience in Pharma
Outstanding Project Management and excellent technical knowledge with demonstrated ability to deliver safe, effective and fully compliant projects
5+ years of demonstrated leadership abilities, leading both internal and external team members
Broad project controlling knowledge
Excellent knowledge of key non-technical business processes; Strategy, HR, Finance
Advanced HSE and GxP / QA knowledge

Desirable Requirement:

Degree in engineering or equivalent

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About Company

Novartis is a leading global healthcare company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. It specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative pharmaceuticals. Formed in 1996 through the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz, Novartis focuses on areas such as oncology, neuroscience, immunology, cardiovascular diseases, and gene therapies.With a strong commitment to scientific innovation, Novartis invests heavily in R&D and collaborates with biotech companies and academic institutions worldwide. The company operates in over 140 countries and serves millions of patients globally. Novartis is also known for its efforts in access to medicine, using programs like Novartis Access and Novartis Foundation to support underserved populations.