Associate Project Manager

Location: Sofia, Bulgaria

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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.