Project Manager

Íslenska

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English

Overview of role: We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to lead the delivery of cross-functional, enterprise-wide initiatives that support our strategic priorities and growth.

In this role, you will drive complex projects spanning multiple business functions, including process improvements, system implementations, organizational changes, and post-merger integrations. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are executed in a structured way, stakeholders are effectively aligned, and outcomes are delivered on time and with lasting business impact.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across the organization, influence change, and contribute to initiatives that shape the future of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enterprise Project Delivery
  • Lead end‑to‑end delivery of assigned enterprise projects in line with governance
  • Work with project owners to define project scope, objectives, milestones, dependencies, and success criteria
  • Ensure delivery of expected benefits within agreed timelines, cost, quality
  • Coordinate project activities across multiple business functions
  • Act as the single point of accountability for project execution
• Governance, Risk & Reporting
  • Facilitate alignment between process owners, subject matter experts, and leadership
  • Establish and maintain project governance, including project documentation, plans, RAID logs, and decision registers
  • Proactively identify, manage, and escalate risks, issues, and dependencies
  • Prepare clear and concise reporting for steering committees and senior management
  • Ensure contractual milestones and deliverables are met when third parties are involved
  • Manage internal and external stakeholders, including implementation partners and vendors where applicable
• Change & Adoption
  • Work with business owners to ensure readiness for change and successful adoption
  • Support communication, training, and transition activities in collaboration with relevant functions
  • Ensure clear handover to business ownership at project completion
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of project methodologies, templates, and tools
  • Share lessons learned to strengthen enterprise project delivery capability

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business, engineering, IT, life sciences, or a related discipline
• 3+ years of experience in project management roles delivering complex initiatives
• Proven ability to manage projects in a matrixed, cross‑functional environment
• Solid understanding of structured project management methodologies
• Experience in enterprise transformation, business changes, or system implementations
• Experience in regulated industries (pharmaceuticals, biotech, manufacturing)
• Experience supporting or delivering post‑acquisition integration initiatives
• Project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) is an advantage

What we offer:

• An inspiring challenge to work with great co-workers on ambitious projects that change people's lives.
• The chance to be a part of a global and fast-growing company.
• An international work culture that encourages diversity, collaboration and inclusion.
• Positive, flexible, and innovative work environment.
• Support for personal growth and internal career development.
• Company social events and milestone celebrations.
• Excellent in-house canteen and coffee house.
• Exercise and wellbeing support for full-time employees.
• On-site shower facility.
• Transportation grant towards eco-friendly modes of travel for full-time employees.
• Internet at home for full-time employees.

Why Alvotech :

At Alvotech, we are passionate about improving lives by increasing access to affordable biologics. We’re purpose-driven and committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment that encourages curiosity, ingenuity and simplicity. We want our employees to feel inspired in their careers, challenged by interesting and meaningful work and empowered to succeed in an agile environment.

True to our Icelandic roots, we also believe that integrity, gender equality, and fairness are foundational. We strive to bring together the brightest minds regardless of backgrounds and beliefs, to deliver to our partners and patients around the world. Let’s create a healthier world together, through affordable biologic medicines.