{"id":3763385,"url":"https://alion.io/job/zentiva-portfolio-project-manager","title":"Portfolio Project Manager","company":{"id":203016,"name":"Zentiva","domain":"zentiva.lv","url":"https://alion.io/company/zentiva","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":83,"open_postings":6,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.667,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":44,"computed_at":"2026-11-09T06:03:00Z"}},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Bucharest, Romania"],"countries":["RO"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"GMP","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-04T19:17:27Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-04","last_verified_at":"2026-11-10T00:50:23Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":5,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":5},"description":"Position Purpose\nAs a Portfolio Project Manager, you will plan, coordinate and deliver cross-functional pharmaceutical portfolio projects, including product transfers, new product launches, alternative-source implementation, optimization and troubleshooting initiatives.\nYou will ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed scope, objectives, budget, timelines, quality requirements and applicable pharmaceutical standards.\nWorking closely with internal functions and external partners, you will assess project feasibility, establish implementation plans, monitor progress, manage risks and support timely decision-making. You will also act as a central point of coordination throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring stakeholders have clear and timely information about project strategy, progress, changes, risks and required escalations.\nKey Responsibilities and Duties\nProject definition and planning\nContribute to defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, budget and implementation strategy.\nCoordinate cross-functional feasibility assessments covering technical, quality, operational, supply and implementation considerations.\nDevelop and maintain detailed project plans, including milestones, dependencies, resources, responsibilities and timelines.\nEstablish appropriate project governance, reporting routines and escalation pathways.\nIdentify the internal and external resources required for successful project delivery.\nEnsure individual project plans are aligned with the broader portfolio strategy.\nProject execution and coordination\nLead portfolio projects in line with agreed scope, timelines, budget and quality expectations.\nApply appropriate project management methodologies, tools and good practices throughout the project lifecycle.\nCoordinate cross-functional project teams and stakeholders.\nMonitor critical-path milestones and dependencies, taking corrective action when needed.\nAssess and coordinate proposed changes to project scope, timelines, resources, costs or implementation approach.\nFacilitate project meetings and decision-making, ensuring decisions, responsibilities and follow-up actions are clearly documented and communicated.\nRisk, issue and change management\nMaintain project risk and issue registers and coordinate risk identification, assessment, mitigation and monitoring.\nDevelop mitigation measures, contingency scenarios and back-up plans for significant project risks.\nEstablish escalation plans for issues that may affect scope, milestones, budget, quality, supply continuity or regulatory commitments.\nEvaluate the impact of project changes and support informed decision-making.\nMonitoring, reporting and governance\nTrack project progress against agreed objectives, timelines, budgets and performance indicators.\nPrepare accurate and timely project status reports, dashboards and management updates.\nCommunicate achievements, risks, decisions, changes and upcoming milestones to relevant stakeholders.\nIdentify deviations and recommend recovery actions where necessary.\nStakeholder and network management\nBuild effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.\nPromote cooperation and accountability across cross-functional project teams.\nEngage relevant stakeholders when their expertise or approval is required.\nAddress communication gaps and misalignment promptly and constructively.\nCollaborate with functions including Product Technology and Transfers, Analytical Development, Quality, Production, Strategic Procurement, Supply Chain, EHS, Regulatory Affairs, Life Cycle Management, Portfolio & New Products, Development and B2B, as well as external suppliers, partners and, where applicable, relevant authorities.\nQuality, compliance and continuous improvement\nPerform project activities in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements, applicable legislation, internal procedures and pharmaceutical quality standards.\nPromptly communicate quality risks, product complaints, deviations or other matters that may affect products, processes or project delivery.\nSupport a strong quality and compliance culture across project teams.\nQualifications & Required Skills\nAt least 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.\nAt least 3 years of experience coordinating cross-functional activities, projects or project teams.\nProficient written and spoken English.\nStrong project planning, organization and execution skills.\nThe ability to translate strategic objectives into structured implementation plans.\nThe ability to coordinate several workstreams and manage complex cross-functional dependencies.\nStrong prioritization, follow-up and problem-solving skills.\nGood understanding of the pharmaceutical product lifecycle and the operational environment of a pharmaceutical company.\nWorking knowledge of GMP principles and pharmaceutical quality requirements.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nStrong stakeholder-management, influencing and negotiation skills.\nThe ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and matrix environment.\nA collaborative working style with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.\nA structured, organized, proactive and solutions-oriented approach.\nAttention to detail while maintaining a broader portfolio perspective.\nAdditional advantages\nA university degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Engineering, or another relevant scientific or technical discipline.\nPractical experience with pharmaceutical product transfers, product launches, alternative sourcing, manufacturing projects or optimization initiatives.\nOur Recruitment Process\nTo be considered for this role, please apply through our Applicant Tracking System rather than sending your CV by email.\nFollowing the sourcing period, applications will be reviewed by our recruitment team against the requirements of the role. Selected candidates will be contacted for an initial screening interview, where further details about the selection process will be shared. Successful candidates will then progress to interviews with the relevant line managers. Candidates who are not selected will be informed in writing.\nDiversity is a fact. Inclusion is an act @Zentiva\nAt Zentiva, we are a team of 5,000 unique talents, united by our purpose to provide health and well-being for all generations. We work to create a culture where everyone feels appreciated, can be their true selves and can contribute to the best of their ability.\nWe welcome applications from qualified candidates with different educational and industry experiences, cultural or ethnic backgrounds, life experiences and abilities, regardless of religious or philosophical beliefs or whom they choose to love.\nJoin our winning team. Be part of our winning culture. 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