Digital Delivery Manager

Location: IND - Bengaluru

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVES

You are responsible for leading and managing a collection of technical projects and programs to achieve desired business outcomes. This role involves organizing, directing, and implementing technical solutions within scope, time, quality, and budget constraints, contributing to the overall success of Takeda's initiatives

• Provide leadership to cross-functional teams and/or programs composed of multiple projects/work streams with varying complexity in successful delivery of high-impact DD&T initiatives within a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant
• Determine optimal prioritization of DD&T initiatives based on business value. Plan solutions to achieve identified objectives, drive program achievement, interface with senior GSQ, DD&T management and GSQ business stakeholders to influence decision-making on projects
• Manage a team of internal and/or contractors on a project-by-project basis. The level of direct report authority will be commensurate with the level of project accountability of the Project Manager
• Responsible for on time and in budget project delivery and transparent communication of project status

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the scope, schedule, cost, and quality of programs and projects to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Maintain project timeframes, budget estimates, and status reports for any projects or programs within area of accountability – deliver on your commitments
• Initialize and plan programs consisting of multiple projects and work streams of varying complexity spanning multiple locations
• Assure appropriate prioritization and alignment with the strategy and direction of the organization and that appropriate resources are allocated for their development
• Coordinate and manage project team members and develop schedules and individual responsibilities to deliver on our project commitments
• Communicate with key stakeholders on status, risks, and accomplishments to ensure successful delivery
• Partner with customers, product/platform owners, and Technology Business Partners to identify technology services that meet strategic needs
• Provide overall strategy, planning, and management guidance for project teams, globally and in manufacturing sites
• Provide transparency of resource needs, manage inter-dependencies, facilitate escalations, and communicate impacts
• Mentor and support more junior PMs, strengthen Takeda’s project delivery ability
• Ensure that program/project governance effectively aligns with technology strategy/roadmaps and enterprise plans e.g., acting as SPOC for site & DD&T PMO, following site’s PMO processes for DD&T projects, site prioritization, value capture
• Support processes for assigning budget and resources to programs/projects e.g. MRP/MYC submissions; tracking program/project performance against plan; and updating priorities and budget/resource assignments based on performance and/or changes in conditions
• Provide input into development of global policies for program and project governance, planning, delivery, and oversight
• Lead Digital CoP, participate in development of and maintaining Digital roadmap e.g. SPOT record maintenance, DD&T Program and functional boards.
• Contribute to local and global communities of practice to ensure project management standards across the organization stay aligned and up with current tools and methodologies

SCOPE OF SUPERVISION

NUMBER SUPERVISED WORKERS

Direct

Indirect

Employees

0

Non-Employees

0

0

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree or equivalent
• Project management Certifications (PMP, Prince 2, Agile, etc)
• 7+ years relevant experience leading highly visible, complex IT programs/projects including management of full lifecycle implementations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to handle issues that occur during project completion
• Excellent organization, budget, and time management skills to keep projects on track and within budget
• Excellent oral and written English communications skills, business acumen, problem solving, and analytical skills to communicate ideas and data in a persuasive and appropriate manner
• Experience formulating, organizing, and monitoring inter-connected projects
• Experience partnering with business area leaders to plan and deliver programs and projects with limited or competing resources (time, budget, people)
• In-depth pharmaceutical manufacturing industry experience (GxP shopfloor)
• Extensive exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing regulations and quality assurance/control
• Ability to manage data collection and analysis to make fact-based decisions
• Ability to set priorities, develop workflow processes, and manage teams in a fluid environment
• Ability to assess strengths and weaknesses of team members and provide suggestions for improvement

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Expert in managing complex projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, providing guidance and improvements

Skilled in Scrum practices, capable of leading complex situations and coaching others

Proficient in the Systems Development Life Cycle, applies knowledge to complex situations and guides others

Executes project planning and scoping independently in complex situations, anticipates future project needs

Manages stakeholder relationships effectively, ensuring clear communication and project alignment with business objectives

Leads change management initiatives in complex projects, providing coaching and strategic direction

Advanced proficiency in financial analysis, capable of conducting and managing budgeting and value realization for large projects

Utilizes Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology to lead projects, advising others on best practices

Skilled in technology governance, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and processes

Conducts risk assessments and management, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place

Develops and applies business analysis techniques to ensure projects meet strategic goals

Manages content effectively across various platforms to support project requirements

As an expert professional within the organization, you develop innovative solutions to complex problems aligned with organizational objectives. Your work involves addressing intricate issues, requiring in-depth analysis and judgment. You also engage with key contacts outside your expertise area and contribute to the development of new concepts and standards. Operating with considerable autonomy, you serve as a consultant to management and an external spokesperson on major matters, often working independently and leading function teams or projects. Additionally, you play a role in training and mentoring junior staff.

Locations

IND - Bengaluru

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time