Associate Director - IT Project Manager, Real Estate Facilities Services

Job Description Summary

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Location: Prague, CZ
Relocation Support: This role is based in Prague, CZ. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.


Ready to lead impactful IT projects within that shape the future of healthcare? As an Associate Director – IT Project Manager within Data Digital & IT Facilities Services, you’ll drive complex initiatives from concept to delivery, ensuring seamless execution and measurable business value. This is your opportunity to influence strategic outcomes, collaborate with diverse teams, and bring innovative solutions to life in a dynamic, global environment.

 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead IT projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives. 

• Direct internal and external project teams to achieve milestones on time and within budget. 

• Drive adherence to security, compliance, and project management standards across all activities. 

• Facilitate project meetings, track decisions, and manage risks, issues, and escalations effectively. 

• Ensure smooth transition of projects to operations with optimal planning and execution. 

• Monitor project KPIs to guarantee quality, customer satisfaction, and successful deployments. 

• Manage financial aspects of projects, ensuring cost control and value delivery. 

Essential Requirements 

• Proven experience leading large, multi-functional teams in complex IT projects. 

• Strong financial management and budgeting skills. 

• Expertise in project management methodologies and tools. 

• Ability to manage stakeholder engagement and resolve challenges effectively. 

• Proficiency in change management and risk mitigation strategies. 

• Excellent decision-making and communication skills in English. 

Desirable Requirements 

• Experience with global IT project delivery in a regulated industry. 

• Familiarity with emerging technologies and digital transformation initiatives. 

You’ll receive: Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement) ; 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 12,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Public Transportation allowance; MultiSport Card, Employee Share Purchase Plan. Find out more about Novartis Business Services: https://www.novartis.cz/ 

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. 

 

Skills Desired

Change Management, Decision Making Skills, Project Finance, Project Risk Management, Project Team Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Waterfall Model