Senior IT Infrastructure Project Manager - Global Backup and DR

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Fusion Consulting is seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Project Manager to lead a Disaster Recovery Data Center initiative from Basel, coordinating three workstreams, maintaining project documentation, and preparing reporting for Steering Committees. The ideal candidate is structured, proactive and experienced in IT infrastructure or DR programs, with strong meeting facilitation, risk and issue management, and procurement coordination. Fluent English and excellent written and verbal communication are essential, as is experience in pharma environments. To apply, tailor your CV to quantify delivery on multi workstream programs, showcase governance, milestone tracking, and exec presentations, and align your profile with Fusion’s growth, feedback culture and client-first ethos.

Company Description

Swiss Delivery Excellence: Transforming Life Science Consulting Worldwide.

Fusion Consulting is a globally leading Business and IT boutique consultancy specialized in the Life Sciences industry, partnering with leading companies in pharma, healthcare, and animal health.

With over 450 employees and 25 offices worldwide, our mission is to revolutionize our clients' business transformation challenges and set new industry standards through innovative solutions.

Focused on S4HANA, Data & Cloud, and innovative technologies, Fusion Consulting brings unparalleled expertise and commitment to excellence to every project we undertake.

Grounded in our commitment to fast and intelligent decision-making, our client-first and open-hearted approach defines our ethos. With unwavering support and an entrepreneurial spirit, our global teamwork transcends boundaries and turns shared visions into reality.

Job Description

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Project Manager to support a global Disaster Recovery Data Center (DR DC) initiative. The role will assist in coordinating across three active workstreams, managing project documentation, tracking milestones and actions, and preparing reporting for senior leadership. The ideal candidate is structured, responsive, and experienced in supporting complex IT infrastructure or recovery programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and document weekly project meetings across three active workstreams
• Conduct daily stand-ups with the Global DR DC team
• Coordinate and support the weekly combined project meeting, ensuring SME participation and action tracking
• Lead Thursday planning review meetings, focusing on milestone progress
• Prepare and consolidate materials for monthly Steering Committee meetings, including status reports and slide decks
• Track and follow up on SteerCo actions, documenting meeting minutes as needed
• Monitor and update project milestone status across all workstreams
• Update and maintain the Tempus project system
• Support procurement processes for the next project phase
• Maintain and manage risk and issue logs, ensuring visibility and timely escalation

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience as a Senior PM, preferably in IT infrastructure or DR-related projects
• Strong meeting facilitation and documentation skills (MoMs, action logs, etc.)
• Familiarity with project planning tools and milestone tracking (e.g., Tempus, MS Project)
• Experience in pharmaceutical environments
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Experience preparing reports and presentations for executive leadership
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of procurement coordination is a plus
• Fluency in English required

Additional Information

At Fusion, we aspire to be one of the world's leading life sciences consulting firms, setting industry benchmarks with innovative and pioneering solutions.

At Fusion, we unite entrepreneurial minds from around the globe to develop and implement game-changing solutions that build lasting relationships with our clients.

Hiring Philosophy: We value employees who push boundaries through innovation, navigating diverse client needs in ever-evolving environments, with a commitment to continuous learning both for themselves and their colleagues.

Growth & Development: Go beyond, grow beyond, and maximize impact. Each employee shapes their own journey, and our mission is to ignite the spark of greatness while pushing the boundaries of what you are capable of. We cultivate an environment where every individual can thrive and flourish through meaningful connections, extended learning, motivation, and support to experiment with new and innovative approaches, including taking risks.

Feedback Culture: We emphasize and promote continuous, real-time feedback across all levels. We see feedback as providing individuals with the information and tools they need to develop their strengths and overcome challenges. Feedback is a gift, and inspiring individuals is our competitive advantage!

Shape you own journey - How far will you take yourself?