Associate Project Manager

Sofia, Bulgaria | Full time | Hybrid | R1549796

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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives and ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects while managing scope, budgets, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and facilitate effective communication between stakeholders.
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Manage project scope and change requests while ensuring project objectives are achieved.
Track and report project status, milestones, issues, and performance metrics.
Ensure adherence to governance, quality standards, and organizational policies.
Conduct project reviews and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Substantial experience managing projects in a corporate environment.
Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or Hybrid.
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Planner, or similar).
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Degree, Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience
Experience managing technology, business transformation, or process improvement projects.
Knowledge of risk management, financial tracking, and reporting.

Key Competencies

Leadership and team collaboration
Strategic thinking and planning
Stakeholder engagement
Decision-making and accountability
Adaptability and resilience
Strong verbal and written communication
Strong presenting and reporting skills

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

Where you'll work

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Hybrid

You’ll split your time between home and the office, giving you the flexibility to focus where you work best while still building strong in-person connections with your team. This model combines the autonomy of remote work with the collaboration, energy and resources of an office environment.

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"I like that we're different. I like that we're a unique organization unlike any other. I like to think of us as the intelligence company for life sciences and healthcare. I do believe there's nothing else like this organization in the world. So if you like something that's different and interesting, you're going to like IQVIA. If you like an organization that has a variety of opportunities, from IT to big data to AI to finance to HR, there are so many opportunities to have an impact."

Jon Deutsch

Senior Director, Enterprise Marketing

"The culture in IQVIA is to be constantly looking at how we can do things better to help our customers, to bring life-changing medicines to patients and also to be a part in designing and developing and implementing these solutions. And so I think it's a great place to join because there is that organizational focus and commitment in driving forward the innovation and just the ability, I think, to work with cross-functional teams who are all excited to be working in these areas. It's a fantastic opportunity."

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Senior Director Global Site Activation

Jon Deutsch

Senior Director, Enterprise Marketing

Culture

Culture at IQVIA is built on a shared belief: that when people are empowered with better data, smarter technology and deeper expertise, they can change what’s possible for patients. Across every team and every corner of the globe, you’ll find colleagues who genuinely care — about the mission and about each other. That’s what makes this a place where people tend to stay, grow and do the best work of their careers.

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