Associate Director - IT Project Manager, Protective Security

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Novartis · Barcelona Gran Vía

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The Associate Director - Project Manager (Protective Security) is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-regional security and technology initiatives across REFS. The role combines strong Protective Security domain expertise (physical security, access control, surveillance, risk & compliance) with senior IT project/program management capabilities. This position acts as a senior delivery owner for security-critical programs (e.g., access control systems, video surveillance, identity/access platforms, digital security solutions), ensuring predictable delivery, regulatory compliance, and alignment between Protective Security, DDIT, Procurement, and external vendors. Job Description

Responsibilities

Vendor & Financial Management: Manage security vendors against contractual deliverables and milestones; Drive performance, issue resolution, and escalation when needed; Partner with Procurement on SOWs and contracting models; Own project financials including forecast, tracking, and cost control.

Portfolio & Continuous Improvement: Contribute to Protective Security IT roadmap and project portfolio planning; Standardize delivery approaches across sites and regions; Capture lessons learned and improve delivery frameworks.

Essential Requirements:

10+ years of experience in IT project/program management in enterprise or regulated environments

Proven experience delivering Protective Security or security-related IT programs, specifically in global, multi-country deployments

Deep understanding of physical security systems and operations, experience with global security environments and regulatory expectations, ability to balance security effectiveness, operational needs, and cost constraints, and strong awareness of risk management and compliance requirements

Strong exposure to Physical security systems (access control, surveillance, alarm systems) ND Enterprise platforms (e.g., SAP, ServiceNow, IWMS, security systems),

Proven execution excellence capabilities, with deep expertise in project & program management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid), with strong planning, dependency management, and critical‑path thinking skills

Senior‑level project leadership in complex, matrix organizations, with strong decision‑making under ambiguity and delivery pressure, and ability to enforce standards without damaging stakeholder relationships

Experience working in a global, multi-country delivery context, with proven experience managing large, interdependent delivery plans

Demonstrated experience managing external vendors and complex contracts

Excellent concise, executive‑ready communication skills, with fluency in English, with ability to translate complex technical and delivery topics into business impact

Desirable requirements:

Degree in IT, Engineering, Security, or related discipline

Certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Security certifications such as CPP, CISSP, etc.)

Experience in pharma, regulated industries, or critical infrastructure environments

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