Associate Director, Tech Lead

1 - Cultural Ambassador Foster an inclusive environment that helps new team members understand and adapt to the company culture and values 2 - Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Design and implement recruitment strategies and onboarding programs to attract and integrate top talent 3 - Develop Onboarding Programs Implement comprehensive onboarding programs that facilitate the smooth integration of new hires into the technology team 4 - Employee Engagement Develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee growth and professional development 5 - Performance Management Oversee performance reviews and development programs to drive employee growth productivity and alignment with organizational goals 6 - Mentorship and Training Coach and mentor new talent providing training and support to ensure they acquire the necessary skills and knowledge 7 - Innovation Leadership Encourage a culture of innovation within the team promoting the exploration of new ideas and technologies Supporting our GenAI initiatives 8 - Architectural Oversight Leverage architectural frameworks to design secure scalable and cost-effective solutions FinOps aligned with technical and business objectives 9 - Service Delivery Co-manage the EUA product backlog demand in collaboration with the IT Product Manager in USA 10 - Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including IT product teams to understand their needs and expectations 11 - Service Level Agreements SLAs Establish and manage SLAs to ensure the delivery center meets expectations for service quality and timeliness 12 - Continuous Learning Promote programs to keep the team updated on emerging technologies and industry trends 13 - Change Management Create and implement a change management strategy to guide the organization through transitions related to the establishment of the new delivery center 14 - Process Standardization Align engineering and operational processes with global BlueSky and IT strategies for consistency and efficiency 15 - Cost Optimization Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements within the delivery center s operations 16 - Compliance Ensure compliance with labor laws and HR best practices Current Employees apply Current Contingent Workers apply Secondary Language s R4 Senior Product Delivery Manager - Technology Talent Assoc Dir 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 organisation 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 Foster an inclusive environment that helps new team members understand and adapt to company culture and values as a Cultural Ambassador Design and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent aligned with organizational goals Develop and execute comprehensive onboarding programs to ensure smooth integration of new hires into the technology team Lead employee engagement initiatives that promote professional growth and continuous development Oversee performance management processes including reviews and development plans to drive productivity and alignment with business objectives Coach and mentor new talent providing training and support to build necessary skills and knowledge Encourage a culture of innovation by promoting exploration of new ideas and technologies including support for GenAI initiatives Provide architectural oversight to design secure scalable and cost-effective solutions aligned with technical and business objectives FinOps Co-manage the EUA product backlog and demand in collaboration with the IT Product Manager in the USA Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including IT product teams to understand and meet their needs Establish and manage Service Level Agreements SLAs to ensure high-quality and timely service delivery Lead change management and process standardization efforts to align with global BlueSky and IT strategies ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with labor laws and HR best practices Key Responsibilities Product Strategy Delivery Define and communicate the overall product vision and strategy focusing on business outcomes user experience and value delivery Develop and maintain the product roadmap and backlog prioritizing features to maximize long-term sustainability Drive release planning go-to-market execution and ongoing product support Collaborate closely with Product Line Leads IT teams and stakeholders to implement enhancements and resolve technical issues Monitor product performance metrics adoption retention and total cost of ownership TCO Facilitate direct communication between delivery squads and customers to ensure alignment and responsiveness What should you have 10 years of experience in IT project or product management roles Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and vendor resources in a large global corporation Experience overseeing strategic product management plans aligned with customer needs Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of driving business initiatives Excellent communication skills capable of engaging diverse stakeholder groups effectively Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and relevant project product management tools 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 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