Job Description

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an experienced Information Governance Enterprise Program Director to lead our data and technology programs across the Animal Health (AH) Business. Become a key player in our innovative IT team, driving transformation in Animal Health through cutting-edge data management solutions that leverage your expertise in information governance to facilitate successful product launches and elevate our digital capabilities. We proudly emphasize diversity and inclusion, creating a vibrant environment where talented professionals can excel and work together on impactful, enterprise-wide initiatives. 

Welcome to Our Team

We are the Information Technology (IT) organization for our Animal Health company, responsible for driving the AH CIO’s agenda and partnering with business and IT leaders to provide enterprise scale services and solutions that drive data-focused, digital capabilities and ensures reliable information management, data governance and data quality practices. The position reports to the Chief of Staff and head of the AH Office of the CIO. Our IT department is dedicated to achieving competitive advantage through the alignment of IT priorities with business modernization and productivity initiatives. Our goal is to deliver transformative results by employing diverse, talented teams of motivated tech professionals who are committed to rapid, high-quality delivery. We are passionate about creating a culture where diversity and inclusion are celebrated, and we aim to be recognized as a destination for the most capable technology professionals.

Purpose of the position

In this role, you will be the driving force behind our efforts to achieve product launch excellence and effective product information management within our Animal Health division. Your leadership in program management will be key to identifying and overcoming obstacles, facilitating communication, and ensuring seamless oversight across all project workstreams. You'll navigate complex dependencies and resource needs while remaining agile in adapting to shifting priorities, all to align with our broader business goals. Collaborating closely with business partners, you will gain insights into their product information governance needs, allowing you to craft tailored solutions that elevate our data management capabilities. Ultimately, you will be instrumental in shaping product roadmaps and fostering strong stakeholder relationships, making a meaningful impact on our organization’s success.

Main Responsibilities

Lead program management activities, including identifying obstacles, overseeing communications, and ensuring workstream oversight for product launch excellence.

Manage complex dependencies and resources, ensuring adaptability to changing priorities across project workstreams.

Facilitate program meetings and stakeholder engagement, tracking performance against plans and budgets to ensure accountability.

Collaborate with business partners to understand their needs and develop tailored solutions that enhance product information governance.

Establish product roadmaps and governance structures, leading delivery teams to align initiatives with business goals.

Your profile

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

Minimum of 7 years of experience in information governance, data management, or business analytics, with at least 3 years in Global Information Governance or MDM implementations (e.g., Collibra, Immuta, SAP MDG, Informatica MDM, Tibco EBX).

Certified Agile Scrum Master or Agile Product Owner; Program Management framework certification preferred.

Proven experience in the design and implementation of information governance, particularly in pharmaceutical or technology sectors, is a strong plus.

Familiarity with Product and Customer Master Data Management, as well as Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing data, is highly desirable.

Demonstrated success as an Information Governance professional, with in-depth knowledge of data, business processes, and systems.

Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex situations and integrate data into a cohesive framework.

What we offer 

We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive, and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect. 

Competitive salary  

Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) and Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Plan; 

Competitive Pension Plan. 

25 days of leave. 

Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates; 

Senior Leadership Development Program for long term Career development 

Numerous training, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development 

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Data Management, Data Quality, Governance Management, Information Governance, Program Management, Technical Advice, Transformational Change

Preferred Skills:

Customer Master Data Management (MDM), Material Master Data

Job Posting End Date:

02/28/2025

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Requisition ID:R336500