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🔍 Senior Project Manager Software Services 📍 Location: Breda (hybrid role) 🕓 Type: Full-time 🏢 What you’ll be doing As a Senior Project Manager Software Services, you lead software projects for life sciences clients and help steer the center of excellence. Your role has two parts: billable project work and center of excellence support. Billable (80%) Lead software projects end to end, from preparation and project design to implementation and follow-up, for applications such as software systems, SaMD and mobile apps. Develop and manage project plans, including scope, timeline, resources and budget. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, keeping goals and expectations aligned. Oversee project deliverables and make sure they meet GxP, data integrity and other relevant regulatory requirements. Contribute to the implementation of QbD’s quality management software at client sites. Guide the consultants on your projects and represent QbD Group during client and internal audits. Centor of excellence support (20%) Report to the Global Head of Software Services and help shape the center of excellence's direction. Support RFPs, from scoping and solution design to estimates and proposals. Attend SteerCos for different projects. Coach less experienced PMs and help them grow in client and project leadership. Provide coaching and training to colleagues in the center of excellence, and share your knowledge and best practices. 💪 What you bring Master's degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences or equivalent). Minimum 8 years of experience managing software or digitalization projects. Experience in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device industry. Knowledge of GxP, CSV/CSA, data integrity and regulated software environments. Proven ability to manage project scope, timelines, budgets and stakeholders. Strong client-facing and communication skills. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coaching junior colleagues. Fluent in English and Dutch. Nice to have Experience with SaMD, digital health solutions or mobile applications. Experience in a consulting environment. 🫵 Who you are Our culture is driven by values If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in: You’re resilient and tackle challenges with a positive mindset You’re curious and always up for learning something new You have a no non-sense approach honest, clear, respectful You’re innovative and bring ideas, not just opinions And above all, you’re serious about your work, but not too serious about yourself 💡 What’s in it for you? Make a real impact: Contribute to shaping the future of the Life Sciences industry by supporting innovative projects and clients across pharma, biotech and medical devices Grow within a community of experts: Benefit from knowledge-sharing, mentoring, and exposure to diverse, challenging assignments that broaden your expertise. Build a meaningful career: As an ambitious and pioneering company, we want to offer you the best possible environment to thrive within the life sciences. A fair, competitive package: We offer tailored, transparent compensation aligned with your expertise, preferences, and local market regulations — because your contribution deserves to be valued. ✨ About us We support life sciences companies from idea to patient — offering tailored solutions in development, clinical, regulatory, compliance, production, and distribution. With 500+ experts across 8 countries, we help drive innovation in ATMP, biotech, medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, and pharma. We believe in JPEG: Joy. Partnership. Going the Extra Mile. Getting Things Done. You won’t just be taking a job — you’ll be joining a community where people grow, laugh, build, and contribute to something bigger. 📩 Interested? Let’s talk. Send us your CV and motivation letter. You could be the next one to join the QbD family.

Core Responsibilities

Lead software projects for life sciences clients from planning through implementation and follow-up, managing scope, schedules, budgets, stakeholders, deliverables, and regulatory compliance. Support the Software Services center of excellence through proposal work, project governance, and coaching project managers and colleagues.

Requirements

Requires a relevant master's degree and at least eight years of experience managing software or digitalization projects, preferably in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or medical devices. Candidates should know GxP, CSV/CSA, data integrity, and regulated software environments, have strong client and team leadership skills, and be fluent in English and Dutch.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Mentoring
• Knowledge Sharing
• Professional Development