Director DDIT GF P&O Solution Delivery and Business Partnering

Your key responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for DDIT P&O IT solution delivery and business partnering with focus on P&O business tower (Focus in Talent Management & Talent Acquisition) as well as other P&O business areas as required. This includes identification and selection of new technologies together with P&O teams, DDIT and Procurement teams as well as ensuing a holistic view on how technology solutions are delivered and operated upon go-live.
• Provide visionary leadership, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Align DDIT initiatives with business goals, ensuring they support the overall strategy and objectives of the organization.
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of digital solutions and IT services, particularly focusing on P&O technologies such as Workday ecosystem as well as other key  P&O technology landscape solutions, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and budget.
• Implement best practices in project management, and IT service delivery. Ensure the identification, adoption and integration of emerging technologies to drive business innovation and efficiency such as AI, automation and other as part of the DD&IT technology strategy.
• Act as the primary liaison between DDIT and P&O business stakeholders, understanding their needs and translating them into actionable IT initiatives.
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, providing strategic advice and ensuring alignment between IT and business priorities.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between IT and business teams, as well as build strong partnerships with other DD&IT teams in spirit of collaboration (APD, ISC, IES).
• Manage the respective demand & project portfolio for areas in accountability scope, ensuring cost-effective delivery of IT services and solutions.
• Monitor and report on financial performance, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements. Ensure compliance with Novartis financial policies and procedures.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with IT projects and operations. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (SOX IT, GxP), standards, and best practices, particularly those relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: :

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 10+years of experience in IT management, with significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Proficient in project management methodologies and tools.
• Proven expertise in delivering People & Organization (P&O) technology solutions at scale, in addition to ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Track record of Workday experience as well as other P&O technology solutions (Payroll, Service Now for HR, Gloat, Cornerstone on Demand etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and managing large-scale IT projects and programs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of Workday and its application in P&O domain.

Desirable requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

Why Novartis?
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

You’ll receive:
Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement) ; 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 12,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Car Allowance; MultiSport Card. Find out more about Novartis Business Services: https://www.novartis.cz/

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Accessibility and accommodation:
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.