Senior IT Program Manager - Data, Digital & IT

Job Description Summary

Step into a role where your leadership and perspective will shape the future of digital transformation. As a Snr. IT Program Manager in Data, Digital & IT, you’ll guide cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer-focused solutions that drive real business impact. You’ll be empowered to grow your career through meaningful challenges, continuous learning, and exposure to strategic initiatives. This is a space where collaboration, empathy, and ambition are valued—where your voice matters and your contributions help build a forward-thinking tech environment.

 

Job Description

You are applying to be part of the Novartis Talent Pool. We are not currently recruiting for this role, but we are building a pipeline for future opportunities. If you would like to be considered for a similar position in the future, then please submit your CV.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the program/product vision, roadmap, and goals across the full lifecycle

• Prioritize features to deliver maximum business value through iterative development

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on strategy, resources, and execution

• Facilitate daily scrums, planning sessions, demos, and retrospectives

• Ensure backlog clarity and availability for development teams

• Lead customer feedback sessions and translate insights into actionable improvements

• Coach team members to enhance delivery quality and recognize growth opportunities

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience leading major change initiatives in complex, matrixed environments

• Strong ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority

• Demonstrated success in cross-functional team leadership and collaboration

• Expertise in IT program and portfolio management practices

• Skilled in planning, organizing, and managing resources effectively

• Fluent in English with excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working in global pharmaceutical or healthcare environments

• Familiarity with agile methodologies and digital product delivery frameworks

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.​ 
 

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Primary Location: Barcelona, Spain
Other Locations: Prague, Mexico
Relocation Support: This role is based in Barcelona, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

 

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