Portfolio Manager
Novartis
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Are you ready to take ownership of portfolio management processes that directly enable innovation within Biomedical Research? As a Portfolio Manager, you will play a pivotal role in Data & Digital, leading the operation and continuous improvement of portfolio governance, planning and reporting. You will partner with senior stakeholders across the organisation, driving transparency, data quality and effective decision-making. This is a unique opportunity to influence how strategic priorities are translated into execution within a global research environment.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Lead coordination and execution of global portfolio reviews and governance forums, ensuring high-quality delivery and stakeholder engagement
Operate and continuously improve portfolio management, demand planning and governance processes across Data & Digital
Deliver high-quality portfolio and performance reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency and actionable insights for stakeholders
Own and govern master data across key systems, acting as a gatekeeper to ensure data quality, standards and adoption
Manage the full demand lifecycle, ensuring effective tracking, prioritisation and visibility of opportunities and commitments
Partner with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to align portfolio processes and drive effective collaboration
Drive continuous improvement of portfolio management practices, balancing agility with structured governance frameworks
Ensure timely and effective communication of portfolio decisions, actions and performance updates across stakeholders
Act as a key subject matter expert for portfolio processes, providing guidance and enabling adoption across the organisation
Collect stakeholder feedback and evolve processes to enhance efficiency, user experience and overall portfolio effectiveness
Essential for the role:
Master’s degree in technology, engineering, life sciences or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years’ experience working in a global, fast-paced operational or portfolio management environment
Experience operating portfolio management, governance or demand planning processes within a complex organisation
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs with minimal supervision
Strong analytical skills and attention to data quality, with experience working with reporting and portfolio management tools
Understanding of portfolio management frameworks and governance processes within technology or digital organisations
Experience with tools such as Power BI, Planview or Jira to support reporting, tracking and portfolio management activities
Desirable for the role:
Experience improving or optimising portfolio management or governance processes within a complex organisation
Experience working with global stakeholders in a matrix environment, influencing processes and ways of working
Benefits & Rewards
Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement) ; 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 17,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); MultiSport Card; Public Transportation Allowance. Find out more about Novartis Business Services: https://www.novartis.cz/
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and accommodation:
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all
individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to di.cz@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Skills Desired
Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Change Management, Communication Skills, Consulting, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Digital Capabilities, Effective use of Technology, financial modelling, Influencing Skills, IT Portfolio Management, Organization Awareness, Stakeholder EngagementExplore related positions you might be interested in
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