Merck KGaA

Expert - IT Strategy

Posted On

July 23, 2024

Location

Bangalore, Karnataka

Experience Level

C - Professional (1-3 years)

Job Type

full-time

Apply By

Sept. 24, 2024

Job Description

Job Summary: The Expert in Strategy, for IT-Enabling Functions, will play a pivotal role in shaping, implementing and supporting strategic initiatives, working in close collaboration with department leadership, project leads, and other stakeholders. This role will report to the Head of Strategy & Transformation – Enabling Functions, Data, Digital& IT and requires a strategic mindset, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of technology strategy. Key Responsibilities:Strategic Planning & Analysis:Support development and implementation of strategic initiatives and technology roadmaps aligned with organizational goals.Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and act as a liaison between the leadership team and various departments.Drive the development of comprehensive strategic plans and roadmaps, outlining key initiatives, milestones, and performance metrics to measure the success of the IT-EF strategy.Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement:Act as a support to strategic partner to business units, providing insights and recommendations to support decision-making.Cultivate strong business partnerships and engage with key stakeholders to understand their needs, gather feedback, and ensure that strategic initiatives are aligned with business objectives.Develop and maintain effective communication channels with internal and external stakeholders to promote transparency, gather insights, and foster collaboration in support of strategic goals.Content Creation:Conduct ad hoc analyses and create executive-ready content, including articles, reports, presentations, and other materials to support leaders' decision-making.Tailor content to different communication channels and platforms, ensuring relevance and engagement.Utilize proficiency in the German language to effectively communicate with German-speaking stakeholders.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.Proven experience in strategic planning, business analysis, management consulting and program management, ideally in a technology consulting role.Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and solve complex problems.Project management skills and the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and persuasive messages.Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.Proficiency in the German language is preferable. We are an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity. We want everyone to be able to bring their best self to work every day which is why equality and inclusion is at the forefront of all our activities. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, caste, creed, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

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