Job Purpose
Point of contact for Manufacturing and coleading the strategic alignment of the technology roadmap to business strategy transformation objectives and value for the technical operations of the organization
Establishes robust and agile strategic business partnering to ensure quality services are delivered to stakeholders as per agreed service descriptions
Drives and ensures that global and local demand is captured from business and collaborates with other Technology functions to ensure quality services are delivered to stakeholders
Acts as the Functional Product Family Lead for all technology products covered within Manufacturing scope and together with the business functions sets the product standards and maximize the value and utilization of the product family
Major Accountabilities
Establish strategic business partnering which focuses on delivering the Technology quality services to support the ongoing business operations as well as the midterm business strategy.
Lead the definition and delivery of the Manufacturing Technology project and service portfolio
Work closely with other domains within the Technology organization to establish annual or periodic processes for portfolio budgeting business architecture technology identification technology sourcing people and skills development and other support activities.
Articulate the technology strategy for Manufacturing in alignment with business strategy
o Cocreate the Product Family vision business/customer capability roadmaps and product roadmaps in close partnership with the Business Product Owner
o Advocate for the business and customer strategy within the Technology organization to steer Platform and Product investments prioritization and decision making
o Manages the interdependencies across product lines looking for synergies and conflicts
o Owns all technical aspects of the product lifecycle in close partnership with the Business Product Manager
o Act as single point of accountability within Technology for delivering Product Roadmaps across the Product Family
Responsible to manage the vendors necessary to successfully utilizing the products throughout their lifecycles
Manages the solutions related budget for Manufacturing capabilities (project and operations)
Partner with Business to drive Business transformation Programs enabled by Technology and coown transformation outcomes
Technology budget accountability to the business. Help business to understand their choices to manage Technology costs
Partner with Countries or Sites in respect to country/site roadmaps balancing global and local investments and business needs
Ensure 1st class experience for the associates in the team by creating an inclusive inspired environment and upskilling and developing people.
Promote a Digital & IT cultural change program which promotes speed agility customer focus strong business engagement and business impactoriented thinking.
This leader establishes and maintains a true Enterprise / One mindset and effective coordination of effort across the Technology domains.
Serves as point of escalation review and approval for key issues and decisions
Key Performance Indicators
Successful delivery and operations of standardized solutions for the Operations of the organization that are well aligned to the business strategy and global Technology Strategy
KPls which are relevant for customer satisfaction are clearly defined constantly measured and met
Meeting yearly budget target for Technology projects and operations
Requirements
Ideal Background:
Education: Degree in computer science IT related field or technical discipline master s degree desirable
Languages: Advanced proficiency in English (written and spoken)
Experience and Skills: 10 years experience working in an IT/OT environment
8 years experience working in Manufacturing System Solutions and integration with other systems (ERP etc.
5 years experience in managing teams
Advanced experience in Stakeholder management at country / regional / global up to Leadership level
Excellent knowledge in building and running technology solutions in regulated industries
Advanced knowledge IT Strategy & Planning
Extensive project management and change management experience
Track record in delivering global solutions at scale
Advanced knowledge in vendor management
Advanced knowledge of Lean / 6 Sigma Design Thinking Agile methodology
Working experience within the pharmaceutical industry (best in multinational with global experience)
Relationship Management Interactions with senior management
Leveraging digital technology / big data for business and customer needs
Emerging and latest market trends
Managing challenges Proactive thinking