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 flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in their first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the recruiting process, please email us at: ApplicantAccommodations@exelixis.com.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Our office is a modern space that fosters collaboration and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.

DISCLAIMER: 
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.