STEP Implementation & Deployment Lead - Workday

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!

Job Summary

The STEP Global Implementation & Deployment Lead – Workday is responsible for providing strategic direction and operational leadership in the deployment and optimisation of Workday in the context of STEP. The incumbent oversees cross-functional teams, manages key vendor relationships, and ensures that Workday is deployed on according to the STEP roadmap closely aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives and industry best practices.

Your Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the end-to-end implementation and deployment lifecycle for Workday in alignment with STEP timelines, including project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and hypercare support and technology governance.
• Lead and manage the governance and operational activities for Workday across multiple regions and departments.
• Direct and inspire a team to consistently deliver high-quality services and technical support for Workday.
• Oversee the integration and continuous optimisation of Workday to enhance business processes, drive operational efficiency, and support digital transformation.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with Workday to ensure delivery of robust, secure, and scalable solutions and services.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices within the P&O and technology landscape.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, keeping abreast of technological advancements to support ongoing organisational growth.
• Engage proactively with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, provide regular updates, and ensure that solutions effectively address business needs.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in project delivery and/or application management or IT services within a multinational organization. Key skills include strategic planning, financial acumen, and team leadership.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into data and system requirements.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a focus on developing talent and fostering a collaborative team culture.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive change and innovation.
• Experience in managing global projects and working in diverse cultural environments.
• Proficiency in using advanced software tools and platforms relevant to the job.
• Experience with ITIL frameworks and other service management methodologies.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Business Administration, or related field; (Master’s degree is preferred)
• Expert knowledge and experience in Workday and in the implementation and operations of those.
• Certification in project management methods (Agile, ITIL, Prince 2, PMI) is a plus.
• Certification in Workday products is a plus.
• Experience with Agile/DevOps methodologies; Certification is a plus

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!