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

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior IT Project Manager - OT Security & Secure File Transfer in Pharma based in Spain.

This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact infrastructure security projects within a global pharmaceutical environment. You will oversee the implementation and expansion of OT Security platforms and Secure File Transfer solutions that protect critical systems and sensitive data. Working across Infrastructure, Security, OT, Network, and Security Operations teams, you will drive complex projects from planning through production readiness. Your work will strengthen cybersecurity, threat prevention, secure data exchange, and regulatory compliance across global operations. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders and technical vendors while managing budgets, risks, dependencies, and delivery milestones. This is a highly collaborative role suited to an experienced IT Project Manager who thrives in complex, regulated, and technology-driven environments.

As the Senior IT Project Manager, you will take ownership of end-to-end infrastructure security initiatives, ensuring they are delivered effectively and aligned with enterprise architecture and cybersecurity objectives.

• Lead the delivery of infrastructure security projects focused on OT Security platforms, such as Claroty, and Secure File Transfer or File Security solutions.
• Manage the implementation and expansion of OT cybersecurity capabilities, including asset visibility, threat detection, risk management, and OT network security.
• Lead the deployment of secure file transfer and file security technologies, supporting secure data exchange, malware scanning, threat prevention, and compliance.
• Coordinate delivery activities across OT, Infrastructure, Network, Security Operations, and site teams.
• Manage project plans, budgets, risks, dependencies, vendors, timelines, and delivery milestones.
• Ensure technology implementations align with enterprise security architecture, operational requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Prepare and present project status, key risks, decisions, and progress updates to steering committees and senior stakeholders.
• Drive governance, testing, validation, production readiness, and successful transition throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate combines strong enterprise IT project management expertise with a solid understanding of cybersecurity, OT environments, and regulated industries.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience managing enterprise infrastructure and cybersecurity projects.
• Proven track record delivering security platform implementations, infrastructure modernization, or cybersecurity transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of OT Security, industrial cybersecurity, and IT/OT environments.
• Experience with Secure File Transfer, file security, content security, or threat prevention solutions.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure environments, including GxP-regulated settings.
• Strong experience managing technical vendors, global stakeholders, and multi-site deployments.
• Solid knowledge of Waterfall, Hybrid, and structured project governance methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, risk management, budget control, and organizational skills.
• Fluent English and experience working within global, complex, and regulated environments.
• Hands-on experience with Claroty, OPSWAT, or comparable OT and file security platforms is preferred.
• Knowledge of network segmentation, SIEM, PAM, secure remote access, or industrial network architectures is an advantage.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or an equivalent project management certification is preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package reflecting your experience and impact.
• Annual budget for professional development and learning.
• Regular workshops and training opportunities to strengthen technical and soft skills.
• Career development opportunities within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
• Inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and individual contributions are valued.
• Employee referral program with rewards for successful recommendations.
• Loyalty-based benefits through the Unity Scheme from the third year.
• Support with visas, permits, and international assignments where applicable.
• Country-specific benefits and perks based on your location.
• Opportunity to collaborate with international teams across a diverse and inclusive global environment.

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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