IT Project Manager

Aspen Pharma Group

2026/04/17   JHB North

Job Ref #: AP-5688
Industry: Pharmaceutical And Medical/Healthcare
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Applications are invited for the above-indicated vacancy that exists in the IT Department (Woodmead). The successful incumbent will report to the IT Enablement Manager. Applications must be submitted on or before 23 April 2026. Aspen is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in line with Aspen’s Transformation Agenda.
Job Description

 COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversi?ed by geography, product and manufacturing capability.

Aspen is a dynamic organization built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At Aspen, not only do we source for the best talent, but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.

The Group’s key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established offices in over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.

OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

The IT Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of IT initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and agree quality standards. The role focuses on execution excellence, coordinating resources, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver predictable outcomes while managing risks, dependencies, and change. Driving organisational change management is also a vital part of the role.

This role is accountable for how initiatives are delivered, working closely with Business Relationship Managers, the Digital Operational Excellence Lead, and technical teams to ensure successful implementation and transition into operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

End-to-End Project Delivery:

  • Plan, execute, and close IT projects in line with agreed scope, timelines, and budgets
  • Ensure delivery activities are structured and coordinated
  • Manage project teams, vendors, and dependencies

Risk, Issue & Dependency Management:

  • Proactively identify and manage project risks and issues
  • Escalate risks appropriately with mitigation plans
  • Manage interdependencies across initiatives and teams

Delivery Governance & Reporting:

  • Ensure projects follow agreed governance, standards, and controls
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting
  • Support decision-making through transparent reporting

Change, Transition & Handover:

  • Coordinate change and release activities
  • Ensure solutions are transitioned smoothly into operations
  • Work with OE Lead to support adoption and benefits realisation
  • Support Innovation Pipeline

 

Job Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • 5+ years’ experience in process improvement, operational excellence
  • 4+ years IT Project Management
  • Strong exposure to digital transformation initiatives
  • Proven experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
  • Experience managing external vendors and system integrators
  • Exposure to regulated or compliance-driven environments advantageous
  • PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent (Advantageous)

SOFT SKILLS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

  • Highly organised with strong planning, coordination, and attention to detail
  • Strong execution, follow-through, and ability to drive results independently
  • Clear, confident communicator with excellent facilitation skills
  • Effective stakeholder and vendor management, with strong influencing ability
  • Strategic and systems thinker with solid commercial awareness
  • Comfortable managing ambiguity, change, and making trade-off decisions
  • Calm under pressure with strong prioritisation and sound judgement
  • Outcome-driven with high accountability and ownership
  • Able to challenge constructively and demonstrate assertiveness
  • Strong leadership presence and ability to influence without formal authority
  • Analytical and structured thinker with strong logical reasoning skills
  • Pragmatic problem-solver with effective decision-making capability
  • Capable of operating across both technical and business domains
  • Skilled in negotiation and strategic demand management

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED

The applicant must be proficient in the various applications (PowerBI, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) within the Microsoft Office bundle.

DRIVERS LICENCE

The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel as per the expectations of the role.

FEEDBACK

Please note that if you have not heard from the Human Capital department within 30 days of this advert closing, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.

INTERNAL APPLICATIONS

Internal Applications must be completed using an Aspen mailing address after applicants have informed their direct line managers of their application for this specific role.