Global Chapter Lead - Platform & Application Operations

• Provide the vision and lead Global Chapter capabilities build-out.

• Lead the team of local Chapter Leads or subchapter Leads based on the size of the global chapter. 

• Clearly define specific chapter capabilities, with a harmonized set of roles and skills

• Lead the global chapter as an experienced practitioner and be a role model to the members, team leaders and Chapter Leaders. 

• Manage complex and difficult escalations, risks and issues related to the chapter specific services delivered by the Global Agile teams.

• Analyze and solve unique and complex problems, requiring broad-based solutions, across the chapter and regions globally.

Talent Development

• Work with HR on strategic level and ensure across all the local chapters and subchapters to recruit top talent.

• Build relationships that establish Takeda’s brand in respective location and support candidate traction – e.g., local universities, research program investments, hiring events, hackathons, etc. 

• Work with Global ICC and Local ICC Leads to achieve hiring and performance target.

• Onboard the local Chapter Leads and/or Subchapter Leads

• Manage multiple hiring sources – RPO, Contract to hire partners, boutique companies as relevant based on scope.

• Lead talent development and retention initiatives, including provisioning of training, sharing of best practices, and initiatives to promote a culture of continuous improvement. 

Resource Allocation and Staffing

• Manage resource allocation constraints for chapter members across the Agile teams and procure flex resources where appropriate. 

• Assess and balance the resourcing needs of the Global Agile teams.

Performance Evaluations

• Oversee collection of formative and evaluative feedback for each Chapter Leader from their network of professional connections.

• Oversee delivery of performance evaluations for Chapter Leaders, factoring in individual contributions and collective team performance .

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• 15+ years’ experience building and managingglobal teams.

• Proven experience in a fast-paced Agile environment

• Proven experience as a practice director in a consulting organization or/ and manager in a large enterprise.

• Technical expert in the area, function, and IT

• Developing and driving the high performing technical teams

• Leading and managing international and global teams

• Managing people and the high complex organization with more than 50 employees 

• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives applying common methodologies such as LEAN, AGILE, or SAFe.

• Operating in an IT/data technology complex environment, heavily regulated environment

• Technically strong with proven ability to make sound decisions and lead data and digital technology teams.

• Solutions oriented, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and develop qualitative and quantitative approaches for identifying and assessing various options to provide solutions.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Champion/Expert in the change management 

• Highly collaborative working style, strong interpersonal capabilities and relationship building; proven ability to manage diverse client and stakeholder relationships, and to collaborate effectively with customers and colleagues.

• Result oriented – drives pragmatic solutions and balances the ideal with the practical to deliver the best value to the organization.

WHAT TAKEDA ICC INDIA CAN OFFER YOU:

• Takeda is certified as a Top Employer, not only in India, but also globally. No investment we make pays greater dividends than taking good care of our people.
• At Takeda, you take the lead on building and shaping your own career.
• Joining the ICC in Bengaluru will give you access to high-end technology, continuous training and a diverse and inclusive network of colleagues who will support your career growth.
  
  

BENEFITS:

It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are:

• Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus
• Flexible work environment, including hybrid working
• Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and children
• Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs
• Health & Wellness programs including annual health screening, weekly health sessions for employees.
• Employee Assistance Program
• 5 days of leave every year for Voluntary Service in additional to Humanitarian Leaves
• Broad Variety of learning platforms 
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
• No Meeting Days
• Reimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile Phone
• Employee Referral Program
• Leaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks), Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 days)

ABOUT ICC IN TAKEDA:

• Takeda is leading a digital revolution. We’re not just transforming our company; we’re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day.
• As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.

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