Associate Director Tech Product Management (DAM & MLR)

Novartis; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Hyderabad is seeking a Content Enablement MLR & DAM Delivery Lead to shape and deliver innovative content management solutions. You will drive end-to-end Aprimo capabilities, manage the MLR/DAM platform delivery, and own the delivery roadmap across global stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, program management, and experience with Aprimo, Veeva PromoMats, Wrike and Activator. Join a team focused on regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in leading delivery of enterprise scale Digital Asset platforms (DAM).
• Experience with Content Enablement MLR &DAM platforms (Aprimo, Veeva PromoMats).
• 4+ years of experience working with Aprimo DAM and/or Aprimo MLR platforms is required.
• Strong experience in MLR workflow, DAM configurations, taxonomy configurations and user modules.
• Strong understanding of Aprimo native configurations & product capabilities. Experience working with global stakeholders and managing distributed teams
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage complex delivery landscapes and multiple parallel initiatives. Strong program and project management experience (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid models)
• Proficiency in English. Engineering or IT background. Proven experience with MarTech stack and array of Content Enablement products (Wrike, Activator)

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Content Enablement product MLR & DAM solutions across the content lifecycle.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of Aprimo capabilities (workflows, metadata management, taxonomy and content distribution configurations).
• Manage delivery of platforms MLR&DAM application.
• Own delivery roadmap execution for Aprimo-related initiatives & enhancements.
• Drive program and project execution ensuring scope, timeline, quality, and budget adherence.
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, product owners, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment with Novartis standards and governance processes. Drive Agile/DevOps delivery practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and issue resolution proactively.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and audit requirements.
• Govern Aprimo platform configurations, workflows, forms, templates, permission models, and taxonomy structures.
• Provide delivery status, reporting, and insights to leadership.
• Lead release planning, change management, and environment management activities.
• Oversee platform health, stability, and operational excellence.
• Support vendor management and contract execution.

Skills

Aprimo DAM

Aprimo MLR

Digital Asset Management

Leadership

Project management

Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Wrike

Activator

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Master's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Veeva PromoMats

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a Content Enablement MLR & DAM Solution Delivery Lead to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will help shape and deliver innovative Content Enablement MLR & DAM products for Novartis International business teams. Your primary responsibility will be to deliver robust business use cases, solutions and innovative approaches that drive outstanding Customer Experiences. You would be working closely with Novartis International Content Enablement business teams, applying their expertise to build solutions that align with our client needs. We are looking for a team member, who can bring new insights, be proactive and have a desire to deliver business value. Join us in revolutionizing Content capabilities and be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Content Enablement product MLR &DAM solutions across the content lifecycle.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of Aprimo capabilities (workflows, metadata management, taxonomy and content distribution configurations).
• Manage delivery of platforms MLR&DAM application.
• Own delivery roadmap execution for Aprimo-related initiatives & enhancements.
• Drive program and project execution ensuring scope, timeline, quality, and budget adherence.
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, product owners, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment with novartis standards and governance processes. Drive Agile/DevOps delivery practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and issue resolution proactively.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and audit requirements.
• Govern Aprimo platform configurations, workflows, forms, templates, permission models, and taxonomy structures.
• Provide delivery status, reporting, and insights to leadership.
• Lead release planning, change management, and environment management activities.
• Oversee platform health, stability, and operational excellence.
• Support vendor management and contract execution.

Essential Requirement

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in leading delivery of enterprise scale Digital Asset platforms (DAM).
• Experience with Content Enablement MLR &DAM platforms (Aprimo, Veeva PromoMats)
• 4+ years of experience working with Aprimo DAM and/or Aprimo MLR platforms is required.
• Strong experience in MLR workflow, DAM configurations, taxonomy configurations and user modules.
• Strong understanding of Aprimo native configurations & product capabilities. Experience working with global stakeholders and managing distributed teams
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage complex delivery landscapes and multiple parallel initiatives. Strong program and project management experience (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid models)
• Proficiency in English. Engineering or IT background. Proven experience with MarTech stack and array of Contente Enablement products (Wrike, Activator)

Desirable Requirement

• Aprimo certifications. KnowledgeKnowledge of Content Planning and Content authoring processes.
• Experience supporting international and multi-market deployments.
• Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation

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Why Novartis

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Division: Operations

Business Unit: Information Technology

Location: India

Site: Hyderabad (Office)

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