Manager - IT Solutions

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Manager - Enterprise Data Platforms

At Lilly, we believe in the talent of our workforce. One of the best ways to utilize and develop that talent is to use our existing workforce to fill new and/or open positions. If you are looking for a new position within Lilly, you can view and apply to open roles posted in the internal job posting system. You must meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the job description and have/obtain work authorization in the country the position is located in order to be considered. When applying internally for a position, your current supervisor will receive notification that you have applied to the position. We encourage employees to discuss the opportunity with their supervisor prior to applying. 

Role:

Manager / Sr Manager

Path/Level: 

M1

Detailed Description:

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 39,000 employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the globe.

The Enterprise Data Platforms organization ( formerly EIP) delivers technology foundations, standards, processes and governance required to support an enterprise approach to information management spanning multiple business entities, disciplines and platforms. 

• Competency:

Manager / Sr Manager:

This position is for an Enterprise Data Platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of professionals in the management and optimization of enterprise information systems and platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, data, analytics, cloud and business stakeholders, to ensure the effective development, implementation, and maintenance of information systems and platforms that support the organization's goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide deep leadership and coaching in the project delivery lifecycle. Focus on shared learning, continuous improvement, and drive adoption of best practices.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, teamwork and people development.
• Provide mentorship to accelerate the development of solution architecture and technical expertise, specific to the Lilly Tech@Lilly environment.
• Knowledge of architectural options and the ability to select based on needs and budget. Understand the business processes being supported by the team.
• Coach and develop team members through performance management, development planning, promotion, and career plans; represent those team members in talent discussions.
• Good understanding on the Informatica, data Integrations, powercenter licensing models is mandatory.
• Resourcing - continue the team growth through selection techniques, testing and interviews.
• Organize your work within an Agile team & Knowledge on Sprint ceremonies (Planning, Estimation, Execution, Reporting & highlight Risks & Impediments).
• Lead and manage a team of information systems and platform professionals, providing guidance, support, and mentorship.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture, promoting innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.
• Set clear team goals and objectives, monitor progress, and provide regular feedback and performance evaluations.
• Oversee the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise information systems, ensuring they align with business requirements and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with business and IT leaders to develop a strategic roadmap for enterprise information and platform management, aligning it with organizational goals.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation, leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in enterprise information systems and platforms, recommending innovative solutions and approaches.

 Note: All information management roles should have a foundational set of knowledge in:  communication, leadership, teamwork, problem solving skills, solution / blueprint definition, business acumen, architectural processes (e.g. blueprinting, reference architecture, governance, etc.), technical standards, project delivery, and industry knowledge. 

People Management and Development

• Recruits, develops, and retains a strategic and operationally capable workforce skilled and knowledgeable in required technologies and data governance
• Effectively creates and manages an agile organization that continuously meets the needs of a changing portfolio.
• Builds an organizational culture aligned with Team Lilly – inclusion, innovation, acceleration, delivery, integrity, excellence, and respect for people.
• Develops staff who demonstrate expertise, strategic thinking, project management, and cross-functional leadership.
• Provide input on employee development, talent assessment, and succession planning activities.
• Develops an organizational talent base that demonstrates judgment-based decision making.
• Provides guidance, training, and supervision to personnel.
• Appropriately manage the workload of direct reports; monitor project timelines and quality, and communicate priorities to direct reports.
• Provide technical support and guidance to direct reports as needed.
• Evaluates performance by reviewing documents and attending writing team meetings, and recommends developmental actions for all assigned staff.
• Ensure all direct reports are compliant with company policies, procedures and regulations.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of management of a team or teams should be able to lead a team of around 8 to 12 members.
• Minimum 10 years of total experience
• Proven track record in capacity management and project estimation
• Strong background having breadth of experience and technical knowledge.
• Lead teams to rationalize, optimize and support applications for maximum speed and scalability with industry best practices.
• Proven experience leading a team in a regulated industry including but not limited to, understanding regulations, SOPs, computer systems validation, and change control.
• Preferred to have experience / interest related to Pharma domain.
• Preferred certification in one of fields PMP, PMI, PRINCE II, Safe , CSM, SEI etc

Knowledge in ITIL, Service Now

Note: When applying internally for a position your current supervisor receives notification that you have applied to the position. We encourage employees to discuss the opportunity with their supervisor prior to applying.

Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

#WeAreLilly

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

#WeAreLilly