Associate Director, IT Business Partner Manufacturing

at  Alexion PharmaceuticalsInc

LEADERSHIP

• Liaise with Senior Business and IT leaders to build and gain consensus for a multi-year implementation road map for IT Manufacturing Operations Systems. Ensure appropriate escalation through Governance structure and subsequent resolution for unforeseen demand that could majorly impact agreed upon implementation plan (ongoing/upcoming projects).
• Support & drive core strategic objectives for both the IT and Business Organizations.
• Adept at risk management implementation. Considers internal and external factors that could adversely affect project execution – within and outside of Manufacturing & IT Functional Teams control.
• Creates strategic alignment between cross-functional teams to help solve customer problems.
• Executes the strategic plan in a coherent and consistent manner, in which teams deliver to a standard of excellence.
• Proactively identifies challenges whilst meeting deliverables, adjusting project plan throughout the project lifecycle. Serves as a point of escalation in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Lead & drive integrated (both IT and Business) teams to deliver solid technology solutions in support of key client initiatives.
• Co-ordinate the preparation of customer proposals and statements of work
• Run high-level client expectations and relationships, looking for opportunities to up/cross-deliver products and services through relationship management.
• Support the business to maximize utilization of current implemented business solutions.
• Participation in key global IT projects to ensure the Manufacturing Operations IT Team are represented
• Must maintain company quality and quantity standards across the IT Organisation.

THIS IS WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• The Associate Director – IT Business Partner Manufacturing Operations will be responsible for assisting in the definition, management, leadership, and direction of the IT – Manufacturing Operations Team aligned to Strategic Operational Goals. Responsible for the development, implementation, and management of IT Enterprise Manufacturing Systems/Teams to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide Leadership and management of one of the departments within the overall IT Operations Team, set the strategic direction for the team and input into the wider Digital Operations strategy.
• This individual will appreciate the fine points of managing a diverse business portfolio of systems with an ERP core. Equally critical to success is the ability to build strategic relationships across the Manufacturing Operations/Quality and IT functions seeking ways to support their objectives while pursuing the corporate needs for standardization, security, innovation, and efficiency.
• Provide & exhibit leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, and is expected to develop and maintain technical knowledge in their respective area(s) of expertise and provide guidance to their IT colleagues plus imaginative and innovative approaches to new and diverse problems.