Summary
About the Role
Major accountabilities:
Strategic Solution Leadership
• Develop enterprise solution program custom technology (ie single CoE or country) and AI investments in development aligned with PTDI and P&O objectives.
• Define and implement product development strategies and give input for the budget and resource allocation for delivery.
• Work in close partnership with Client partners and DDIT to align solutions that address the most pressing organizational or people needs.
• Find opportunities to optimize business processes and systems to drive operational efficiencies.
• Plan implementation of new releases from enterprise platforms in alignment with DDIT, CoEs and the Director Value Creation
Cross-functional coordination
• Handle and prioritize cross-functional teams and customers to ensure timely delivery of solutions.
• Collaborate with product owners and delivery managers to ensure alignment across all solution development efforts.
• Work collaboratively with the enterprise-wide partners to ensure alignment and find opportunities for enterprise solutions development.
• Ensure solutions are aligned with budget coordinated by the Investment Board and meet customer needs.
Innovation Practices and Processes Development
• Continuously optimize and improve innovation solution development practices and processes to improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Foster a culture of innovation through co-creation, experimentation, and design thinking strategies that encourage the emergence of new solutions.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with key customers, internally and externally, to see opportunities for innovation and harmonies.
• Stay current with emerging market trends, maintaining an external focus to drive innovation and inform the development of solutions.
Operational Management
• Is the Business Enterprise Owner for P&O technology platforms like Workday or the P&O representative towards DDIT for non-P&O Enterprise platforms like Service Now
• Supervise the efficient delivery of P&O /PTDI enterprise solution programs.
• Establish governance measures to ensure delivery of solutions in compliance with PTDI policies and standards.
• Prioritize organizational objectives and allocate appropriate resources to meet targets, enabling initiatives to secure maximum ROI.
• Consult with team and other partners on technical specifications, timelines, risks, and deliverables for project feasibility.
Lead successful teams to achieve superior results in a motivating work environment
• Create an inspiring purpose and direction of the team connected to impact of P&O on the Organization, our business and P&O strategy
• Set goals, actively coach, and conduct performance discussions with direct reports with feedback from GPOs or other partners
• Provide development opportunities within the team, from other areas into this Organization and to move into roles outside of this team
• Identify and resolve resource issues
• Build strong functional capabilities within own team and for the wider enterprise in collaboration with the Director Value Creation, PTDI
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.
Key Requirements:
• Master in Business (MBA) or Information Technology Studies.
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• Proven experience in Technology or broader P&O Transformational environment
• Validated ability to lead, handle, and deliver large, complex enterprise-scale technology programs and products that meet customers needs and objectives.
• P&O experience, preferably in different type of P&O roles
• Consistent record of P&O leadership and management
• Experience at both global/ corporate environment and in-country
• Track record of success in leading in a matrix environment. Shown ability to lead and coach people
• Ability to handle large scale programs
• Strong curiosity and ability to drive innovation
• Strong interpersonal skills for bridging P&O technical and business customers
• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken)
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