Director, Capability Team Lead

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation in Ridgefield, CT seeks a Director, Capability Team Lead to drive IT strategy and execution with 6–10 direct reports. The role covers budget responsibility and cross-functional alignment for global IT solutions.

Telecommuting up to 40% and a standard 40-hour work week are offered. Requirements include a Master’s degree (CS or related) with 4 years IT experience or a Bachelor’s with 8 years, plus strong governance, regulatory, and vendor-management skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with four years IT experience or Bachelor's with eight years IT experience.
• Experience leading teams and delivering complex IT programs.
• Strong understanding of regulated environments and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing external technology vendor relationships and contracts.
• Ability to forecast budgets and develop strategic IT roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Manages a team of 6–10 direct reports and a budget of 1M+ Euro.
• Shapes and represents cross-functional strategic goals for IT.
• Designs, implements, and operates global and local IT solutions.
• Oversees IT project and portfolio management and drives innovation.
• Forges cost efficiencies and US-first solutions scalable globally.

Skills

Team leadership

IT governance

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Financial planning

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related

Job description

Director, Capability Team Lead at Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation in Ridgefield, CT (Telecommuting permitted: work may be performed within normal commuting distance from this office 40% of the time).

Job Duties: Manages team of 6 – 10 direct reports. Responsible for annual budget of 1M+ Euro. Shapes and represents cross functional strategic goals. Designs and operates global and local IT solutions. IT project and portfolio management. Fosters innovation. Operates global technical environment creating US first solutions that can be scaled globally. Achieves cost efficiencies for global environment ensuring US first excellence is achieved. Telecommuting permitted: work may be performed within normal commuting distance from the Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation office in Ridgefield, CT 40% of the time.

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week (8:00am to 5:00pm).

Description (cont\'d)

Job Requirements: Master\'s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field and four (4) years of experience in an Information Technology role OR Bachelor\'s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field and eight (8) years of experience in an Information Technology role. Must have four (4) years of experience with: Leading teams by providing functional or technical guidance within an organizational context, including setting direction, defining objectives, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects and initiatives; Design, implementation, and management of information systems technology solutions within a regulated industry, including: ensuring compliance with international and local regulatory frameworks, harmonizing processes, and adapting solutions to meet stringent standards for security, reliability, and auditability; and, navigating complex regulatory landscapes, collaborating with compliance and legal teams, and delivering technology that meets both business objectives and regulatory obligations; Business operations and technology enablement of business processes, including: working with enterprise technologies and platforms that support organizational processes, data management, and decision-making; aligning technology solutions with business objectives, driving improvements in efficiency and effectiveness across an organization; leveraging information systems to enable business value and support strategic goals within a complex, multi-functional environment; and, Formulating and executing global strategic initiatives that align technology solutions with business objectives, including assessing organizational needs, identifying opportunities for improvement, and developing comprehensive strategies that drive business value and competitive advantage. Must have two (2) years of experience with: Managing relationships with external technology and service providers to support organizational objectives, including: overseeing the selection, evaluation, and ongoing performance of vendors, ensuring that contracted services and products meet quality, compliance, and budgetary requirements; and, negotiating contracts and service agreements and driving cost efficiencies while maintaining strong partnerships; and, Developing and managing financial plans and strategic roadmaps for enterprise IT systems, including forecasting, allocating, and monitoring budgets to ensure cost-effective delivery of technology solutions that meet organizational goals. 10% domestic and international travel required.