Associate Director Process Management

Novartis AG; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 58.000 - 108.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible and hybrid working options

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

14 weeks paid parental leave

Zusammenfassung

Novartis AG in Barcelona, Spain is seeking a proactive strategist to support the Experience & Adoption (E&A) transformation. You will translate priorities into initiatives, coordinate workplans, and track progress against objectives.

You will manage OKRs, KPIs, and strategic roadmaps, partnering with IT, design and business leaders to drive timely delivery and value across the organization, while maintaining a focus on data-driven improvements.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in strategy execution and transformation programs.
• Experience managing OKRs and metrics-driven frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to interpret data.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Translate priorities into actionable initiatives, delivery plans and measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate transformation activities with aligned priorities, workplans and results.
• Track OKRs, KPIs, and performance metrics to ensure accountability.
• Build and update the E&A strategy roadmap in line with priorities.
• Ensure alignment between DD&IT objectives and E&A deliverables.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and propose corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment and execution.

Kenntnisse

Strategy execution

Transformation programs

OKR management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication & presentation

Continuous improvement

Fluent English

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Operations Management, or a related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

This role supports the execution of the Experience & Adoption (E&A) strategy by coordinating transformation initiatives, aligning priorities and workplans, and tracking progress against objectives. Working closely with E&A leadership, the role manages OKRs, KPIs, and strategic roadmaps, provides analytical and operational support, and helps ensure alignment with DD&IT priorities to drive successful transformation outcomes.

Major Accountabilities

• Support execution of the E&A strategic vision by translating priorities into actionable initiatives, delivery plans, and measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate transformation activities, ensuring alignment of priorities, dependencies, workplans, and expected business results.
• Manage and track OKRs, Key Results, KPIs, and performance metrics to drive accountability and strategic focus.
• Build, maintain, and update the E&A strategy roadmap, ensuring alignment with evolving business and organizational priorities.
• Ensure strategic alignment between DD&IT objectives and E&A deliverables while adapting plans based on changing needs and insights.
• Monitor initiative progress, identify risks, gaps, and deviations, and recommend corrective actions to improve delivery performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment, consistency, and successful execution of transformation initiatives.
• Define and measure adoption, maturity, and behavior-change metrics while supporting strategic workshops, research, reporting, and executive presentations.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience in strategy execution, transformation programs, OKR management, or metrics-driven performance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making.
• Proven ability to work effectively in matrix organizations and coordinate cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including IT teams, service organizations, designers, researchers, and business leaders.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts for different audiences.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience leveraging data, user feedback, and insights to optimize and scale solutions.
• Fluent English communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to operate effectively in global and multicultural environments.

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: €57,900.00 - €107,500.00 EUR Annual

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

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