IT Project Manager (Data&Digital Department, Mid/Senior level position)

At AstraZeneca we believe in the potential of our people and we’ll develop you beyond what you thought possible. We make the most of your skills and passion by actively supporting you to see what you can achieve no matter where you start with us. In Russia, we bring together over 2000 talented people who share our passion for science and our dedication to put patient needs first.

The role of IT Project Manager will drive the delivery of innovative business solutions to create maximum competitive advantage. The role leads the technology changes to business and continuous improvement of company business processes.

Reports to: Head of PMO (Data & Digital Dpt)

Main responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Develop and implement the project plan, including defining goals, tasks, timelines, and resources.

• Coordinate and control the execution of all project stages.

• Ensure project timelines and budget are adhered to.

• Manage risks and solve issues that arise during project implementation.

Team Management:

• Form and lead the project team.

• Motivate and develop team members, distribute tasks, and monitor their execution.

• Hold regular team meetings to discuss progress and remove obstacles.

Stakeholder Interaction:

• Interact with internal and external clients to define project requirements.

• Build and maintain effective communication with key stakeholders.

• Prepare and present project status reports.

Quality and Documentation:

• Ensure high quality project execution and compliance with requirements.

• Maintain project documentation, including technical requirements, plans, and reports.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience as an IT project manager.

• Successful experience in implementing large IT projects from start to finish.

• Knowledge of project management methodologies (PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, etc.).

• Ability to work with project management tools (JIRA, MS Project, Trello, etc.).

• Understanding of modern technologies and trends in the IT field.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to make decisions and solve problems in a time-constrained environment. Ability to work in a team and manage a team. Responsibility, initiative, and results-oriented.

• Upper-intermediate English and native Russian

• Possession of PMP or similar certificates will be an advantage.

Compensations & benefits:

• Work in an international innovative company with life-saving product portfolio.
• Team of experts: opportunity to build processes, use modern technologies and tools with deep business involvement.
• Competitive compensation based on experience with bonus scheme aligned with corporate policy.
• Professional and career growth opportunities.
• Health and life insurance from the first day.
• Well-being and employee assistance programs. PrimeZone discounts (sports, education, etc.).
• Wide range of training and development: language courses, the "AZ Grow" corporate learning platform, external training and conferences, volunteer programs, and etc.
• Additional vacation days: 5 extra vacation days and 3 days-off.
• Modern office: Comfortable A-class office in the Moscow-City.
• Flexible working hours: start between 8:00 and 10:00.
• Hybrid work schedule after post-probation period.
• Official employment into the company included in the register of IT-companies.