Senior Manager, Technical Product Mgmt

As we evolve towards the product model and to support our ambition to innovate and expand our digital product offerings the need for a dedicated Technical Product Management Sr Specialist has become increasingly critical This role will bridge the gap between technical teams and product development ensuring that our products not only meet customer demands but also leverage cutting-edge technology effectively The role will be placed under the Supply Chain Resilience product which is included as part of our strategic portfolio Main role responsibilities will include acting as Product Analyst for the Orchestration Platform the main pilar of the Enterprise Orchestration Product Line and backbone of the Resilience Product which will ultimately enable the vision of connecting the whole Risk Ecosystem across multiple functions processes and systems Current Employees apply Current Contingent Workers apply Secondary Language s Sr Specialist for Supply Chain Resilience Solutions The Opportunity Based in Hyderabad join a global healthcare biopharma company and be part of a 130- year legacy of success backed by ethical integrity forward momentum and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare Be part of an organization driven by digital technology and data-backed approaches that support a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines vaccines and animal health products Drive innovation and execution excellence Be a part of a team with passion for using data analytics and insights to drive decision-making and which creates custom software allowing us to tackle some of the world s greatest health threats Our Technology Centers focus on creating a space where teams can come together to deliver business solutions that save and improve lives An integral part of our company s IT operating model Tech Centers are globally distributed locations where each IT division has employees to enable our digital transformation journey and drive business outcomes These locations in addition to the other sites are essential to supporting our business and strategy A focused group of leaders in each Tech Center helps to ensure we can manage and improve each location from investing in growth success and well-being of our people to making sure colleagues from each IT division feel a sense of belonging to managing critical emergencies And together we must leverage the strength of our team to collaborate globally to optimize connections and share best practices across the Tech Centers Role Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Technical Product Management Sr Specialist to join our Digital Supply Chain Resilience team This role is dedicated to enhancing our business capabilities by streamlining processes and driving business success particularly in the integration of the manufacturing division risk ecosystem The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background excellent analytical skills and a passion for digital product management Experiences Ways of Working Experience in digital business process design Critical thinkers who can effectively balance the needs of stakeholders and users Embraces new ideas and evidence and fosters a collaborative atmosphere Able to adapt to rapidly changing technology and apply it to business needs Strong business acumen and easy rapport with peers and executives Adept at managing diverse relationships across expertise geography and culture regardless of organizational hierarchy Open and receptive to listening Asks thoughtful questions Curious and persistent Able to discern pain points and simplify complex problems Responsibilities Prioritizes product requirements develops product roadmaps and owns the product backlog Analyses market and or user research feedback expert opinion and usage data to understand needs and opportunities Facilitates uptake of products by developing content supporting and evaluating campaigns and monitoring product performance Rolls out product trials and product launches Defines and manages scoping requirements definition and prioritization activities for changes Provides constructive challenge to stakeholders as required Reviews requirements for errors and omissions Prioritizes requirements and documents traceability to source Provides input to the requirements baseline Investigates manages and applies authorized requests for changes to base-line requirements Stakeholder Relationships Deals with problems and issues managing resolutions corrective actions lessons learned and the collection and dissemination of relevant information Implements stakeholder engagement communications plan Collects and uses feedback from customers and stakeholders to help measure the effectiveness of stakeholder management Helps develop and enhance customer and stakeholder relationships User Experience Analysis Selects appropriate techniques and tools to develop user stories and elicit user experience requirements in complex situations Identifies and describes the design goals for systems products services and devices Identifies the roles of affected stakeholder groups Resolves potential conflicts between differing user requirements Specifies measurable criteria for the required usability and accessibility of systems products services and devices Collaboration Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute product strategies that align with business goals and enhance the risk ecosystem Analyze existing processes and workflows to identify areas for improvement ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in product delivery Work closely with stakeholders including business leaders technical teams and end-users to gather requirements and translate them into actionable product features Value Realization Collaborate with the Product Manager Technical Product Manager and stakeholders to implement new products projects ensuring adherence to project objectives timelines and maximizing adoption value creation Participate in the design and architecture of the systems ensuring scalability performance and security Create and maintain technical documentation including system designs requirements specifications test plans and user guides Assist with Digital System Development Life-Cycle SDLC Author Execution Reviewer Approver and Change Management Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies including functional integration and regression testing to ensure quality and reliability Provide training and support to users and stakeholders on new product features and enhancements Qualifications Post-Degree or master s degree in engineering Business Administration Computer Science Information Technology or a related field Experience with supply chain management systems and processes 7 years of experience in digital product management business technical analysis or a related role Understanding of software development methodologies e g Agile Scrum Familiarity with product management software e g JIRA Trello Proficiency in data analysis tools e g SQL Excel Tableau Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced dynamic environment Preferred Understanding data analytics and visualization tools Programming Experience C Python VB Net HTML5 Javascript - strongly preferred Knowledge of machine learning artificial intelligence or data science technologies What we look for Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world Here you have that opportunity You can put your empathy creativity digital mastery or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time Our team is constantly evolving so if you are among the intellectually curious join us and start making your impact today HYDIT2025 Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck Co Inc Rahway NJ USA also known as Merck Sharp Dohme LLC Rahway NJ USA does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities All CVs resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place Where agency agreements are in place introductions are position specific Please no phone calls or emails Employee Status Regular Relocation VISA Sponsorship Travel Requirements Flexible Work Arrangements Hybrid Shift Valid Driving License Hazardous Material s Required Skills Asset Management Benefits Management Management System Development Product Management Requirements Management Stakeholder Relationship Management Strategic Planning System Designs Preferred Skills Job Posting End Date 09 30 2025 A job posting is effective until 11 59 59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date