Director - Solution Delivery and Business Partnering (P&O and CF)

The Director of Digital, Data, and IT (DDIT) Solution Delivery and Business Partnering at Novartis is a key role responsible for leading and managing the delivery of digital solutions and IT services for P&O IT within P&O and CF function. As the Director, you will serve as a strategic partner to P&O business leaders, ensuring alignment of IT initiatives with business goals and objectives. Your primary focus will be on the People & Organization (P&O) technology landscape and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions that drive business value. Your responsibilities will include developing and executing the strategic roadmap for DDIT P&O IT solution delivery and business partnering, with a specific focus on the P&O business tower, particularly Learning technology. You will oversee the end-to-end delivery of digital solutions and IT services, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and budget. Implementing best practices in project management, IT service delivery, and integrating emerging technologies like AI and automation will be crucial aspects of your role. Acting as the primary liaison between DDIT and P&O business stakeholders, you will understand their needs and translate them into actionable IT initiatives. Effective communication and collaboration between IT and business teams, as well as building partnerships with other DD&IT teams, will be essential. Managing the demand & project portfolio for areas in your accountability scope and monitoring financial performance to identify cost-saving opportunities will also be part of your responsibilities. To excel in this role, you should have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Proven expertise in delivering HR technology solutions at scale, a minimum of 7 years of experience in IT management, and a track record of Workday experience are required. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and managing large-scale IT projects and programs will be beneficial. Novartis is committed to building an inclusive work environment and diverse teams. By joining Novartis, you will have the opportunity to contribute to reimagining medicine and improving lives. As part of the Novartis team, you will receive various benefits and rewards, including pension contributions, risk life insurance, holiday leave, sick days, cafeteria employee benefits, meal vouchers, public transportation allowance, and more. If you are passionate about making a difference in the pharmaceutical industry and want to be part of a mission-driven company, consider joining Novartis. Learn more about Novartis and explore career opportunities by visiting our website.,