Head of Strategy & Portfolio Management TechOps Digital Operations (m/f/d)

Digital Operations at Fresenius Kabi is a project organization that initiates, realizes and supports digitalization projects in operations worldwide. We are acting in close cooperation with our manufacturing plants and quality organizations. Our motivation is to bring sustainable innovation to ​​​​​​​our manufacturing entities and improve efficiency while maintaining the high quality of our products and compliance of our operations. We believe that standardization and innovation is a key success factor for maintaining our competitive advantage. 

To strengthen our team, we are looking for an experienced Senior Director (m/f/d) who will be responsible for driving the creation of the IT & Digital Strategy and investment roadmap for TechOps Digital Operations and Manufacturing IT.

You are accountable for the translation of business strategic priorities into IT strategic goals and work with experts from multiple domains to define implementation programs and corresponding investments.

Your responsibilities:

• Drive the creation of the MIT strategy & roadmap (incl. translation of the business strategy into an effective digital agenda)

• Manage the TechOps DO & MIT portfolio; create transparency on all ongoing initiatives globally and locally and drive prioritization based on business value

• Provide regular status updates on portfolio progress regarding budget & timeline adherence

• Raise risks and issues for roadmap implementation for timely resolution

• Closely collaborate with delivery and Site IT teams to ensure holistic view of the portfolio

• Define project management methodology, structure and templates in alignment with global Kabi IT and monitor adherence to project methodology

• Monitor project management capabilities and capacity in the teams and manage provision of additional capacity and training to ensure smooth project execution

• Define approach for change management, system adoption and value realization tracking and ensure they are included in all project plans

• Manage regular community exchanges across IT teams and PUs to foster cross-organizational learning and collaboration

• Drive the annual budget and forecasting processes for both Run and Change cost in close collaboration with delivery teams, Site IT teams, and the global Kabi IT Finance team

Your qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Management, Systems Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field with familiarity in the IT environment, preferably in IT business engagement

• At least 10 years of experience in an IT business partner role in a large and complex organization

• At least 5 years of professional experience in working and engaging with senior stakeholders

• Strong understanding of IT and business processes, with the ability to translate business needs into IT solutions, preferably in the Life Sciences, or Healthcare industries

• Proven ability to navigate complex matrix organizations, with experience of delivering results in a global environment and challenges such as remote working, cultural differences, and split time-zones

• Strong financial acumen understanding business case calculation and financial processes

• Strong IT project management expertise of IT initiatives; supporting certificates, such as PMP, Prince2 are a plus

• Certifications in Frameworks, such as ITIL, ITSM, CMMI, COBIT, TOGAF, and IT/OT are a plus

• Familiarity with emerging technologies and trends in IT industry, such as AI, machine learning, IoT, and blockchain is desirable

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, enabling effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

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