Capability Lead

Description

The Future Begins Here

At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet.

Bengaluru, the city, which is India’s epicenter of Innovation, has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey. In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.

At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity

Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team.

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

Develop and execute the platform strategy in alignment with the company's overall business objectives

Manage assigned resources responsible for effectively maintaining, enhancing, configuring, implementing and testing platform and system functionality triggered by projects, change requests and future needs

Develop, configure and manage Finance platforms, solutions, applications, processes and systems within scope according to business requirements and increases the value of the application to the finance business community

Leading international project teams of experienced internal and external specialists or support projects as project team member

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize platform features and enhancements

Manage application and platform development process, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing and deployment

Identifies and investigates operational needs and problems, and opportunities, contributing to the implementation of improvements within area of responsibility. Advises stakeholders on improvements that increase value of applications.

Maintain a high level of up-to-date expertisein the area of Finance platforms and systems, including state-of-art approaches, methodologies and emerging technologies. 

Ensure that application/platform meets the needs of our customers and stakeholders, and that it is scalable, reliable, and secure

Monitor application/platform performance and identify opportunities for improvement

Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in platform development and management

Provide support to ensurealloperational and project based commitments are delivered

Provide support to ensurethat the Finance systems are fullyavailable to support Reporting, Planning and Analysis requirements

Provide support to ensureadequate IT support isavailableduringFinance Business Processes (month, quarterly, yearend close, MYC, MRP) and IT issues are resolvedin atimelymanner

Collaborate and partner with various stakeholders (External service provider, DD&T, Business and other 3rd parties) to implement and deliver system improvements and opportunities

Provide hand-on solutions and advise to support the business needs

Ensure compliance with Takeda DD&T frameworks, policies and standards (like Project Governance, Architecture, QA, security, SDLC, SOX and service transition)

Maintain current knowledge and related tools

Acts as Technical expert on all assigned projects and systems.

Designs/builds/deployscomplex data models.

Ensuresexecution and documentation to Takeda Quality Management System (QMS), suggestadjustments to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and other standards, policies and procedures.

Work independently on toughproblems with other team members and independently solve, with some guidance, verydifficulttechnologyproblems.

Represent the team while working on project across BU and BNDC teams. Isinternal and externalexpert to-go-to in how to drive advanced Computer Science and Engineering skills and techniques.

Influences and maintainsrelationships with partner organizations in support of data analysis, modelling and deployment

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

In depth knowledge and IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), IBM Cognos Analytics and related supportive tools(Docker, Qubedocs, motioCI)

Strong knowledge and understanding of technologyincluding AWS Cloud, Windows, Linux, network, security and allotherinfrastructuralrequirements. 

Leadership

Ability to form strong working relationshipsacross a matrixenvironment

Excellentcommunication, listening and influencing skills; ability to listen, anticipate needs and influence solutions

inspires and enables people to move the organizationforward

Demonstratesstrategicenterprise thinking in regards ofimproveprocesses, savecosts and focus on priorities

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Deep insight in existing systems, technology and concepts in the area of Finance Systems Solutions(Minimum 5+ years of technical and administration experience)

Knowledge in IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) and Cognos Analytics software, application hosting and development

Experience in Tidal, Python, Planning Analytics Workspace

Experience in Cloud environments, especially AWS (S3, EC2, RDS)

Ability to write and speak in the English languages 

Excellent oral and written communications skills, business acumen with analytical and problem solving skills

Practice efficient time management and coordinates tasks, working in an international environment.

Understanding of how IT efforts are tied to achievement of business goals.

Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Experience in Agile development methodologies

Experience in managing third-party vendors and partners

Experience in leading/working with multiple cross cultural and international teams across a matrixed organization to implement solutions.

Experience in state of the art procedures, tools and methods to realize IS/IT solutions 

Extensive experience in designing and implementing IS/IT solutions 

Extensive knowledge of emerging technologies, their maturity and potential benefits for the organization 

Experience in development of communication and presentation material to senior management 

Experience in a pharmaceutical/life sciences environment

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:

Takeda is certified as a Top Employer, not only in India, but also globally. No investment we make pays greater dividends than taking good care of our people.

At Takeda, you take the lead on building and shaping your own career.

Joining the ICC in Bengaluru will give you access to high-end technology, continuous training and a diverse and inclusive network of colleagues who will support your career growth.

BENEFITS:

It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are:

Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus

Flexible work environment, including hybrid working

Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and children

Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs

Health & Wellness programs including annual health screening, weekly health sessions for employees.

Employee Assistance Program

3 days of leave every year for Voluntary Service in additional to Humanitarian Leaves

Broad Variety of learning platforms 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs

Reimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile Phone

Employee Referral Program

Leaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks), Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks) and Bereavement Leave

ABOUT ICC IN TAKEDA:

Takeda is leading a digital revolution. We’re not just transforming our company; we’re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day.

As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.

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Locations

IND - Bengaluru

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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