Job Description

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing drug discovery, development, and lifecycle management services. Our clients and partners include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations. PPD applies innovative technologies, therapeutic expertise, and a commitment to quality to help clients and partners accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics and maximize the returns on their R&D investments. For more information, visit www.ppdi.com. Now a great opportunity exists for an experienced professional to join our team at the position of Associate Manager/Manager, IT:
Manager Job Responsibilities:

• Accomplishes department objectives by managing staff, planning and performance management.

• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.

• Works efficiently and effectively in the matrix environment.

• Develops personal growth opportunities for the employees.

• Coaches, counsels, and disciplines employees.

• Develops, coordinates, and enforces systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.

• Establishes strategic goals by gathering pertinent business, financial, service, and operations information.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Maintain relationships with stakeholders to facilitate open communications, understand perspectives, and monitor stakeholder satisfaction levels.

• Lead, Communicate, and interact with other functional areas of the company to ensure that, operational and capacity requirements are addressed (Legal, HR, Finance, Facilities).

• Act as a liaison between IT and business leadership. Provide progress updates and ensure IT is aligned with business

• Lead in process improvement and develop procedures

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• Minimum 3 year’s experience in managing people

• 8 to 12 years of experience working in the IT industry