Associate Director, IT Product Management - Enterprise Platforms, Finance (SAP)

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE

The Associate Director, IT Product Management – Enterprise Platforms plays a key role in delivering digital workplace solutions that enhance enterprise productivity, collaboration, and content management. This role supports the execution of platform roadmaps, manages product delivery, and partners with cross-functional teams to improve user experience and operational efficiency. The Associate Director contributes to innovation and continuous improvement across the digital workplace ecosystem.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategy & Roadmap

• Lead the execution of product strategy and develop actionable product plans and roadmaps.

• Team Leadership

• Lead a high-performing development and operations team to execute the product and platform roadmap. Address issues or gaps through informed decision making.

• Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with internal stakeholders and end users to deliver new product features and resolve operational issues.

• Vendor Management

• Support relationships with external vendors and service providers to ensure delivery aligns with platform goals and service levels.

• IT Product Delivery

• Oversee the entire development life cycle, from conceptualization to delivery across products and stakeholders, including security, continual support and enhancements, change management and user adoption.

• Performance Metrics

• Create and monitor key performance indicators to assess product effectiveness and business value.

• Budget Management

• Assist in budget planning and cost management across all products and sub product lines in his/her functional areas of support.

• Market Analysis

• Analyze trends and best practices again to identify opportunities for new features and improvements across products.

• Quality Assurance

• Ensure that all product releases meet rigorous quality standards and compliance requirements if any, including SOX, GxP and 21 CFR Part 11.

• Security Protocols

• Implement and maintain security protocols to ensure all enterprise platforms and applications adhere to the latest security standards and protect sensitive data.

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruit staff to meet the unit’s immediate objectives and develop staff to meet longer term objectives.
• Appraise the performance of subordinates and recommend changes regarding job, pay and employment status.
• Assist with operating budgets, and capital budgets if required, and control expenses to adhere to approved budgets.
• Keep informed of company policies and procedures as well as keep current with technical and regulatory developments to ensure compliance.
• Develop policies and procedures or recommend revisions to facilitate the accomplishment of the unit’s objectives.
• Cooperate with management and staff of other organizational units to accomplish overall organizational objectives.
• Provide a safe workplace and ensure employees are aware of and adhere to safety policies and procedures.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 11 years of related experience; or
• Master’s degree in a related discipline and 9 years of related experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• 5+ years in IT product management or digital workplace leadership roles
• Experience in full lifecycle system development (design, implementation, validation and support) of cloud based solutions and platforms
• Experience in implementing and supporting financial applications within the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Experience with SAP is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required:

• Advanced understanding of technical, functional domain and architecture of areas supported
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in ambiguous situations
• Knowledge of an Agile-based service delivery model
• Ability to multitask, work collaboratively across a matrix organization, and ensure flexibility in a dynamic corporate and team environment
• Solid planning and tracking skills, well-organized, focused on results, capable of managing multiple projects, and excellent time management
• Strong judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Ability to leverage both internal and external resources to expedite and deliver projects
• Ability to work in a team environment, create timelines, and continually make necessary adjustments
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

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Location: Alameda, CA

Range for this position: $198,000 - $250,500

The base pay offered will take into account job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.

In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and…