Senior Director, Data-as-a-Product Transformation

Lonza; Switzerland; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Lonza is seeking a Senior Director, Data-as-a-Product Lead to drive a multi-year transformation at the intersection of business strategy and technology. You will lead the program, align cross-functional workstreams across platforms, IT/OT, and external partners, and ensure measurable business value through scalable data products.

The role requires strategic vision, program governance, and the ability to translate trends into roadmap priorities, reporting to executive stakeholders within the

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall Data-as-a-Product transformation program and drive the translation and execution of the strategic objectives and roadmap towards Lonza's long-term vision into actionable programs, priorities, and milestones
• Orchestrate and align the Data as a Product cross-functional workstreams spanning business platforms, global functions, IT, and external partners
• Accountable for end-to-end program execution and delivery of technology foundation as well as operating model
• Ensure alignment with Advanced Industry and business-platform objectives
• Ensure continuous alignment with the overall IT Strategy and Target Architecture
• Clarify roles, responsibilities, ownership and decision-making authority throughout the program
• Ensure Business, Technology Architecture, GE Delivery, IT/OT Delivery, Quality and Project Management activities remain aligned
• Drive timely decision-making and resolution of cross-functional and cross-platform issues
• Work closely with all stakeholders to monitor external trends and translate emerging opportunities into strategic recommendations and roadmap priorities
• Act as primary program representative towards Sponsors, Steering Committee and Executive stakeholders. Scope, Cost & Schedule Accountability
• Maintain overall accountability for program scope, budget, schedule and delivery outcomes
• Ensure workstream priorities, resources and plans remain aligned with program objectives. Value Realization & Strategic Outcomes
• Govern value hypotheses, benefit realization activities and success measures.
• Ensure that Lighthouse architecture and Manufacturing Information Model are delivered to support future Lonza wide network adoption
• Ensure Data Products deliver measurable business value through operational capabilities, support of current and future internal data services, protection of Lonza IP and confidential data as well as high value external data monetization opportunities
• Drive the identification, prioritization, and development of commercial data offerings across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial domains
• Maintain alignment between program investments, business priorities and expected value delivery

Job description

Lonza is seeking a Senior Director, Data-as-a-Product Lead to drive a multi-year transformation at the intersection of business strategy and technology. You will lead the program, align cross-functional workstreams across platforms, IT/OT, and external partners, and ensure measurable business value through scalable data products.

The role requires strategic vision, program governance, and the ability to translate trends into roadmap priorities, reporting to executive stakeholders within the