Senior IT Project Manager - OT Security & Secure File Transfer in Pharma

About this role

The IT Project Manager is responsible for leading the delivery of Infrastructure Security projects within a global pharmaceutical environment, with primary focus on OT Security platforms and Secure File Transfer solutions. The role oversees the implementation, enhancement, and rollout of technologies that strengthen operational technology cybersecurity, secure data exchange, threat prevention, and regulatory compliance.

Working across Infrastructure, Security, OT, and business teams, the Project Manager ensures successful delivery of these security platforms while maintaining alignment with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity strategy, and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of infrastructure security projects, with a primary focus on OT Security platforms (e.g., Claroty) and Secure File Transfer/File Security solutions.

Manage implementation and expansion of OT cybersecurity capabilities, including asset visibility, threat detection, risk management, and OT network security. Lead deployment of secure file transfer and file security platforms, ensuring secure data exchange, malware scanning, threat prevention, and compliance with security standards. Coordinate activities across OT, Infrastructure, Network, Security Operations, and site teams to ensure successful technology deployment.

Manage project plans, budgets, risks, dependencies, vendors, and delivery milestones. Ensure alignment of platform implementations with enterprise security architecture, operational requirements, and compliance expectations. Prepare and present project status, risks, and key decisions to steering committees and senior stakeholders. Drive governance, testing, validation, and production readiness activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience managing enterprise infrastructure and cybersecurity projects. Proven experience delivering security platform implementations, infrastructure modernization, or cybersecurity transformation initiatives. Good understanding of OT Security, industrial cybersecurity, and IT/OT environments.