IT Business Partner for US & Americas
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Internal Job Title: Assoc Dir DDIT US&I Americas Portfolio Mgm #LI-HybridLocation: INSURGENTES, MexicoRelocation Support: This role is based in INSURGENTES, Mexico. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.Imagine shaping the future of Commercial IT across the Americas while partnering directly with senior leaders to drive strategic impact at scale. As Associate Director, DD&IT US&I Americas Portfolio, you will play a pivotal role in aligning technology investments, product roadmaps, and business priorities across key markets including the United States, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico. This is a unique opportunity to influence regional strategy, lead portfolio governance, enhance organizational effectiveness, and enable innovation that delivers measurable business value. If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, operations, leadership, and transformation, we invite you to help accelerate Novartis' digital ambitions across the Americas.
Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with regional leadership to drive strategic priorities, governance, and organizational effectiveness.Lead portfolio and demand management governance across the Americas Commercial Information Technology organization.Align technology investments, business priorities, and delivery roadmaps to maximize business value.Consolidate and maintain visibility of product roadmaps across key Americas markets.Facilitate portfolio prioritization discussions and support informed executive decision-making.Drive standardized ways of working across countries, functions, and product teams.Coordinate planning cycles, governance forums, leadership meetings, and operational reviews.Deliver executive reporting, portfolio analytics, and actionable business insights.Lead continuous improvement, productivity, and transformation initiatives across the region.Develop scalable governance frameworks and best practices for global adoption.Essential RequirementsBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.Extensive experience in portfolio management, demand management, project management office, or technology governance.Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders across complex global matrix organizations.Strong experience driving strategic planning, prioritization, governance, and operational excellence initiatives.Demonstrated success leading organizational change, transformation programs, and adoption of new ways of working.Excellent analytical, executive communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Commitment to Diversity and InclusionNovartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Accessibility and Accommodation: Novartis is committed to work with and provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.mexico@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Novartis tiene el compromiso de trabajar y proporcionar adaptaciones razonables para personas con discapacidad. Si, debido a una condición médica o discapacidad, necesita una adaptación razonable para cualquier parte del proceso de contratación, o para desempeñar las funciones esenciales de un puesto, envíe un correo electrónico a tas.mexico@novartis.com y permítanos conocer la naturaleza de su solicitud y su información de contacto. Incluya el número de posición en su mensaje. Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve
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