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Associate Director, Technology

Sandoz

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based on 413 Reviews

5-10 years

Warangal, Hyderabad / Secunderabad, Nizamabad

1 vacancy

Associate Director, Technology

Sandoz

posted 2mon ago

Job Role Insights

Flexible timing

Key skills for the job

Data Analytics Supply Chain Management Automation Testing Information Technology Procurement Risk Management

+ 3 more

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

Associate director leads two key areas primarily focusing on a Project management and cross functional alignment:

1. Technology Workstream lead of a key strategic initiative in External Manufacturing area - ESO Transformation

a. Implementation of EDI via collaboration platforms (e.g., Ariba Commerce Automation)

b. Implementation of Ariba SCC incl. required processes/system adjustment based on results of item

2. Lead the definition and delivery of the ESO Technology projects and service portfolio.

a. Focused initiatives that must be performed in a parallel with a main program (ESO Transformation) in the analytics space

b. Aligning ESO technology with ERP (SAP ECC) team

Apart of 2 key areas above Associate director will be:

1. Responsible to manage the vendors necessary to successfully utilizing the products throughout their lifecycles

2. Manages the solutions related budget for ESO (project and operations)

3. Ensure 1st class experience for the associates in the team by creating an inclusive, inspired environment and upskilling and developing people.

4. Promote a Digital & IT cultural change program which promotes speed, agility, customer focus, strong business engagement and business impact-oriented thinking in IT

5. Serves as point of escalation, review and approval for key issues and decisions

Key performance indicators:

1. Successful delivery and operations of standardized IT solutions for ESO that are well aligned to the business strategy and global technology Strategy

2. KPls which are relevant for customer satisfaction are clearly defined, constantly measured, and met

3. Meeting yearly budget target for technology projects and operations

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Bachelors or master s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Work Experience:

Essential requirements:

> 8 years experience working in an IT environment

> 5 years experience in working in IT Project Management

Advanced experience in a cross-functional collaboration and managing Projects/ Teams with no direct reports

Understanding of Suppliers collaboration processes in (Planning, Logistics, Quality, Procurement)

Desirable requirements:

Understanding of Ariba Buying, Guided Buying, and Ariba Network functionality
Experience with Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration
Working experience within the pharmaceutical industry (best in multi-national with global experience)

Languages :

Advanced proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Skills Desired

Budget Management, Business Acumen, Influencing Skills, Performance Management, Risk Management, Service Delivery Management, Strategic Planning, Waterfall Model

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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