Technology PM - 3PL at AstraZeneca

Lisbon, , Portugal -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, SAP S/4HANA, ERP Integration, Stakeholder Management, Budget Management, Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Third-party Management, Business Transformation, IT Strategy, Vendor Management, Change Management, GxP Compliance, SOX Compliance, Jira

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Introduction to the Role: Do you have expertise in, and passion for, information technology? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the IT strategy in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you! About our Technology Team: It’s a dynamic and results-oriented environment to work in – but that’s why we like it. There are countless opportunities to learn and grow, whether that’s exploring new technologies in hackathons, or redefining the roles and work of colleagues, forever. Shape your own path, with support all the way. Diverse minds that work cross- functionally and broadly together. About the Role: Axial is a strategic multi-year business transformation program helping AstraZeneca achieve its 2030 Bold Ambition. Axial will deliver the new backbone for our innovation, growth, and performance, and the technology driving Axial is SAP S/4HANA and its Business Technology Platform(s). The Axial Technology team actively partners with our business colleagues to deliver cutting-edge technology capabilities to fulfil AstraZeneca’s bold ambition of delivering life changing medicines to patients. Our ambition is to provide best-in-class expertise and leadership in technological solutions and Information Delivery that empowers our colleagues in the field and accelerates and improves strategic decision-making for a diverse range of partners. The team engages with some of the most exciting business areas within AstraZeneca and is faced with solving for a variety of complex business and IT challenges. We are seeking for highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to lead and manage third party system integrations with the new S/4HANA platform. The candidate should possess some understanding and knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and other SAP modules. This role will be a member of the Axial Technology Workstream reporting to the deployment lead and work closely with the third party management and Technology teams. Knowledge of end-to-end IT delivery methodology Experience of managing activities across multiple partners in a matrix organisation Experience of delivering ERP systems integration PM Role requirements: Responsible for managing end to end projects with varying degree of complexities. Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel with global teams. Manage, control and report project budgets. Keep timelines and budgets in check, even in the face of monumental change. Effective risks & issues management and reporting Excellent communication and stakeholder management with a focus on clear concise reporting to very senior stakeholders within Business and Technology Adherence to all the validation and compliance documentation and methodologies Comfortable in Agile and waterfall methodologies The role and core accountabilities: Lead endtoend delivery of WRICEF delivery with third parties for country deployments of S/4HANA (design to golive and Hypercare) working closely with AZ IT teams, business partners, non-SAP delivery leads, and deployment leads. Adopt the existing Axial delivery model for 3PL with supporting RACI across all contributing teams, to enable successful delivery. Align business owners, product managers, deployment teams, procurement, and external vendors; facilitate governance forums and decision logs; manage expectations and scope. Participate in deployment third party engagement fora anchored by the central third party team. To present the status updates in Technology deployment forums Serve as primary point of contact with thirdparty providers for tech work; leverage existing engagement channels as appropriate; negotiate timelines and deliverables; manage statements of work (SOWs), change requests Coordinate technical environments, credentials, and connectivity; track build, oversee and support non-SAP test managers through integration testing (unit, S&IT, UAT), and cutover coordination To ensure the planning of 3rd party interfaces are done as per the agreed scope and requirements traceability is maintained Agree and deliver plans for projects / programmes (or contribution to a section of a larger project), including activities, resources, costs, roles, responsibilities, and quality as defined in the IT Project Management Methodology. Manage and mitigate project risks, proactively identifying and addressing potential challenges. Communicate project progress, updates, and risks to stakeholders, including executives and team members. Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting effective teamwork and knowledge sharing. Manage changes to project/programme scope, ensuring that all impacts and changes are approved and appropriately communicated to collaborators and review boards. Develop service transition plans including controlled hand-over into support and maintenance. Ensure the project team adheres to all standards including ADF, quality, and compliance, as well as processes, defined technical capabilities, and standard methodologies. Establish program governance and lead Decision Point reviews, member Steering Committee. Education, qualifications and experience: Essential Strong Project and Programme Management Skills. Proven experience (typically 4-5 years) as a PM across the whole project lifecycle Relevant Technical or Business Degree Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with global teams and external partners. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and deadlines effectively. Knowledge of Financial Management within Projects and managing external suppliers Broad understanding of IT systems and technology implemented within a business context. Experience of working with modern IT tooling associated with large scale program delivery, for example JIRA and Automated Testing tools. Experience in a validated environment with operational awareness of GxP and SOX. Desirable Experience working with third party system integrations. Experience in handling technology portfolios across multiple functional areas. Experience working in the Biopharmaceutical/Life Sciences industry (not essential). Project / Programme Management certifications. Skills and capabilities: Essential Alignment with AZ Values and Behaviours Agile Enterprise mentality Excellent verbal and written communication skills Self-starter who continuously develops new skills and proactively leads own career and development. Excellent influencing, networking, and collaborative working skills Able to lead difficult discussions, manage expectations and deliver solutions across complex partner groups. Ability to work well in and lead/collaborate across diverse matrixed global teams. Expertise in project delivery and change management and problem solving. Experienced sustainable relationship management skills with the ability to influence others to achieve objectives. Desirable Experience working in different countries/cultures. Applications closes on May 03rd but is a process on-going during this time. Why AstraZeneca? AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare. So, what’s next? Are you already imaging yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you. Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and hope it’s yours If you’re curious to know more then we welcome your application, no later than Where can I find out more? Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/ Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/astrazenecacareers/ Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/astrazeneca_careers/?hl=en Date Posted 12-Apr-2026 Closing Date 02-May-2026 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of third-party system integrations for SAP S/4HANA deployments, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements. Manage project budgets, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications while fostering collaboration across global matrixed teams.