Lead Strategy Realization & PMO (m/w/d) Digital, Data & IT

Job Description

As the Associate Director, Strategy Realization & PMO Lead, you will translate the Germany Digital, Data & Analytics (DDA) strategy into a focused portfolio of initiatives that deliver measurable business value. You will lead portfolio governance, strategic planning, executive reporting, and operational effectiveness across the DDA organization. As a member of the Germany DDA Leadership Team, you will help ensure that priorities, resources, and delivery activities remain aligned to business objectives and outcomes.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Lead strategy realization and portfolio governance across the Germany DDA organization.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps, performance measures, and execution plans.
• Drive portfolio planning, prioritization, resource allocation, and decision-making processes.
• Establish and continuously improve governance forums, operating rhythms, and reporting standards.
• Develop executive-ready communications, business reviews, and leadership presentations.
• Track portfolio performance, value realization, risks, and dependencies through meaningful KPIs and reporting.
• Partner with business, IT, Medical, Finance, HR, and enterprise stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery success.
• Lead and develop a small PMO team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support leadership decision-making through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.
• Ensure portfolio delivery complies with applicable quality, compliance, privacy, and governance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Life Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in strategy execution, portfolio management, PMO leadership, business operations, transformation, or digital initiatives.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching and development of team members.
• Experience working across complex matrix organizations and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Proven experience establishing governance frameworks, portfolio management processes, and executive reporting mechanisms.
• Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience developing KPIs, performance reporting, and value realization approaches.
• Fluent English language skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA, Master's degree, or equivalent).
• Experience within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, biotechnology, or other regulated industries.
• Certification in project, program, portfolio, or change management.
• Experience supporting digital transformation, data, analytics, or technology-driven initiatives.
• German language skills.

People with severe disabilities and their equivalents will be given preference if they are equally qualified.

Required Skills

• Adaptability
• Budget Development
• Clinical Trial Management
• Data Analysis
• Decision Making
• Feasibility Studies
• Innovative Solutions
• Knowledge Management
• Project Management Tools
• Project Planning
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Schedule Management
• Strategic Planning

Employee Status Regular

Relocation No relocation

VISA Sponsorship No

Travel Requirements No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements Hybrid

Shift Not Indicated

Valid Driving License No

Hazardous Material(s) N/A

Job Posting End Date 08/17/2026

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