Job Description Summary
This role is responsible for leading the successful delivery of AI, Data, Digital, Automation, and Enterprise Technology initiatives across Japan and APMA.
As a key member of the DDIT Business Partner organization, the role translates business priorities into scalable technology solutions and ensures successful execution from concept to deployment, adoption, and value realization. Working closely with Business Partners, Product Teams, Architects, Engineers, Data & AI teams, and external vendors, the incumbent drives digital transformation while ensuring alignment with Novartis architecture, security, compliance, and governance standards.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Solution Delivery Leadership (40%)
Lead end-to-end delivery of AI, Data, Digital, Automation, and Enterprise Technology initiatives.
Own delivery outcomes including scope, quality, timeline, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across Product, Architecture, Engineering, Security, Operations, and Vendor organizations.
Ensure successful deployment, adoption, transition to support, and business value realization.
Drive delivery excellence and continuous improvement.
AI, Data & Digital Transformation (25%)
Lead implementation of AI, GenAI, Agentic AI, Analytics, and Automation solutions.
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, decision intelligence, customer engagement, and operational efficiency.
Drive PoCs, MVPs, and scaled solution deployments.
Promote responsible AI adoption and governance.
Accelerate digital transformation across Japan and APMA.
Business Partnership & Demand Shaping (15%)
Partner with business stakeholders to understand strategic priorities and capability gaps.
Translate business needs into technology roadmaps and delivery plans.
Support investment prioritization and business case development.
Act as a trusted technology advisor.
Data & Analytics Enablement (10%)
Deliver analytics, reporting, dashboarding, and AI-driven insights solutions.
Support enterprise data platform adoption and reusable data products.
Ensure data governance, security, and privacy compliance.
Stakeholder Management & Change Leadership (10%)
Influence stakeholders across Country, Regional, and Global organizations.
Lead communication, training, adoption, and change initiatives.
Foster collaboration across business and technology organizations.
Leadership Responsibilities
Lead virtual and matrixed delivery teams across multiple geographies.
Mentor business analysts and solution delivery professionals.
Coordinate external vendors and strategic partners.
Champion AI-first, data-driven, and customer-centric ways of working.
Contribute to capability development within the DDIT Japan & APMA organization.
Technical Expertise
AI & Automation
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot Studio
Anthropic Claude
OpenAI GPT Models
OpenAI Codex
GitHub Copilot
Dify
Azure AI Services / AI Foundry
Agentic AI Frameworks
Intelligent Automation Platforms
Data & Analytics
Snowflake
Databricks
Power BI
SQL
Data Products
Data Governance
Delivery Platforms
Azure DevOps
GitHub
Jira
Confluence
Agile Delivery
CI/CD Practices
Enterprise Platforms
SAP
Salesforce
ServiceNow
Microsoft 365
Azure Cloud Platform
Success Measures
Successful delivery of AI, Data, Digital, and Technology initiatives.
Achievement of business value and measurable outcomes.
Stakeholder satisfaction and adoption rates.
Process efficiency and automation benefits realized.
Growth of AI and analytics adoption across Japan and APMA.
Alignment between business strategy and DDIT execution.
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