Senior Project Manager

Oxfordshire, UK
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Details

Type of contract:Permanent

Location(s): Oxfordshire, UK

Language(s):English

Mobility:Limited Travel

Application Deadline: 31/10/2025

The Role:

• Senior Project Manager
• Onsite role with some hybrid working possible
• Oxfordshire, UK
• Fixed Term Contract Opportunity – At this time this role is not available on a Ltd company contractor basis

Role Brief:

NNIT has an opportunity for a Project Manager for a UK based Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences client to manage a project that will review all current data and analytics systems, tools, inputs, outputs and overall data and analytics capability and value to the manufacturing operation.
The role will involve end to end project management and is a major change management initiative for the client.

Core Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Review all current data analytics related systems, tools, inputs, outputs and deliverables and develop a project plan for the upgrade of overall data analytics capability.
• Lead all associated key data analytics projects and programs.
• Evaluate current systems and tools and compare and measure them against available industry solutions for the regulated environment.
• Establish and leverage resources across the organization to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Identify opportunities, prioritize, and develop a clear roadmap for data analytics.
• Oversee the design, build, test, and deployment of data analytic solutions.
• Ensure project designs adhere to approved governance principles.
• Define support processes for delivered projects.
• Ensure exceptional data quality, accuracy, and auditability.

Skills Brief:

• You must have strong experience in a Pharma, Life Sciences or Biotech manufacturing operation and understand the available software systems and tools and how data is managed, delivered and regulated in this environment.
• Significant and demonstratable experience delivering a number of projects with a core focus on data analytics software and change management.
• Strong experience in data analytics or business intelligence in a Pharma, Life Sciences or Biotech manufacturing organization.
• Experience in digital/technology/process implementations, business intelligence, data analytics, visualization tools, and robotic process automation/AI.
• Proficient in OLTP/OLAP data structures, advanced Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Power Platform capabilities, Business Objects, SQL Query, HIVE QL, statistical methods, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Programming: Basic knowledge of Python or R would be a distinct advantage.
• Experience in supporting data analytics model deployment, monitoring, maintenance, and enhancement of analytics models.
• Ideally you will have a recognized Project Management certification.

Person Brief:
The ideal profile for this role would be an individual with a Bachelor's or Master's level degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, Systems, Science, or an equivalent allied to a significant volume of experience in a Senior Project Management role with a focus on software change management and transformation.

At least 4 years of this experience must be within a GMP environment (Pharma, Life Sciences or Biotech manufacturing) and you must be able to show clear evidence of the delivery of critical data analytics and data transformation projects within these environments. You must have a strong understanding and operational experience within a GMP manufacturing environment and understand and have worked with the available systems and tools

Only candidates who have delivered projects focused on data analytics and software within Pharma, Life Sciences or Biotech manufacturing environments can be considered. Other backgrounds will not be considered.

The role is based in the south of England and will require weekly onsite presence and at times full onsite presence. Therefore you must live within a commutable distance of Oxfordshire and be able to be onsite as and when required. Some hybrid working will be possible but cannot be scheduled or guaranteed in advance and therefore the role will not suit candidates seeking roles offering significant remote working opportunities.

Opportunity Brief:
This is an excellent opportunity to work with clients who are global leaders in their field, helping to develop and improve upon industry leading technology solutions. NNIT offers a supportive environment committed to employee development and wellness, along with a competitive and rounded compensation package, which rewards high performers.

About NNIT

NNIT is a publicly listed company that specializes in IT solutions to life sciences internationally, and to the public and enterprise sectors in Denmark. We focus on high complexity industries and thrive in environments where regulatory demands and complexity are high. We advise on and build sustainable digital solutions that work for the patients, citizens, employees, end users or customers. NNIT consists of group company NNIT A/S and subsidiaries SCALES, Excellis Health Solutions and SL Controls. Together, these companies employ more than 1,800 people in Europe, Asia, and USA.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All candidates are encouraged to apply for the given job regardless of their gender, age, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, national and social origin, political opinion, disability, race, skin colour, and ethnic origin.

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