Apptio Product Manager

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The Future Begins Here

At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet.

Bengaluru, the city, which is India’s epicentre of Innovation, has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey. In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.  

At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity

Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team.

Objectives /Purpose

This role will focus on the continued simplification of the financial planning process for Data, Digital & Technology (DD&T) spend in Apptio, across all Globa Data, Digital & Technology (GDD&T). The role will see the person be an expert in Apptio, driving the long-term vision of Apptio planning, defining the financial reporting (Monthly, Budgetary, Annually) for all DD&T spend across GDD&T.

This role will be expected to drive the simplification of the GDD&T MYC/MRP process, month end actuals reporting and influence others to make changes to enable this.

It is expected the role will develop a long-term roadmap which are aligned with the other Apptio product managers and Platform Owner.

This role will require the persuasion of others across the GDD&T community to ensure a consistent way of working and the role will require regular interaction with senior leaders across GDD&T.

This role reports to the Head of FP&A, GDD&T finance and collaborates closely with counterparts to support the Global Data, Digital & Technology function, ensuring clear visibility into operational and project budgets, forecasts, and actual performance.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for the Vision of Apptio Planning Module.
• Responsible for the relationship management with Apptio/IBM and defining the Takeda strategy based on the Apptio roadmap.

• Maintain the monthly forecast in the Apptio Planning Module (including daily updates of reference data, daily publication to cost transparency, & rolling the forecast from month to month to include updated actual spend).
• Maintain the MYC/MRP forecasts in the Apptio Planning Module.
• Build and maintain reports in Cost Transparency and/or Apptio BI.
• Be the primary contact for all Apptio Planning queries from Platform & Service Owners, Budget Management Team, Consumption team and other Apptio Product managers.
• Mange enhancement requests and develop a detailed roadmap for deployment in line with the Platform Owner and other Apptio Product Managers.
• Work with the Platform Owner and Budget Management team to ensure new functionality is tested prior to releasing to production.
• Work with the Platform Owner to thoroughly test new enhancements and features prior to releasing to production.
• Defining the training approach of Apptio Planning and Execution of the defined training approach.  
• Where relevant, collaboration with consumption team members to deliver an exceptional user experience & implement any new services added to the consumption process.  
• All other duties reasonably required of the position.

Dimensions and Aspects

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise (Breadth and depth of knowledge, application and complexity of technical knowledge)

• Experience of Apptio (IBM Apptio, Cloudability, Target Process)
• Experience of SAP, TM1 (PAX, PAW), PowerBI, Enterprise Database tools

Leadership (Vision, strategy and business alignment, people management, communication, influencing others, managing change)

• Ability to communicate, engage and promote ideas and data both verbally and written, in a persuasive, organized and appropriate manner, including running meetings and preparing presentations often in a brief time frame.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Senior Management. Ability to “push back” in a respectful manner and to present “unpopular” ideas and messages when necessary & persuade Senior Management the correct course of action.

Decision-making and Autonomy (The capacity and authority to make organizational decisions, autonomy in decision-making, complexity of decisions, impact of decisions, problem-solving)

• Be able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to solve problems and think creatively - capacity to provide pragmatic solutions and have the drive and leadership to implement ideas through to successful conclusion.
• Faces problems head-on, facilitates complex decisions and takes responsibility for them.

Interaction (The span and nature of one’s engagement with others when performing one’s job, internal and external relationships)

• Excellent communication and people skills, to enable interaction at all levels of the business globally, including cross-border and with senior management; proven ability to achieve results through influence and persuasion.
• Ability to build outstanding relationships based on trust and through delivering on commitments.
• Strong customer service focus, understanding customer needs and possessing the desire and ability to meet and exceed those expectations.
• Ability to facilitate alignment without compromising principles.

Innovation (The required level of scientific knowledge, knowledge sharing, innovation and risk taking)

• Engages with the business to understand current requirements, to anticipate future business needs and to challenge the current ways of working to provide new and innovative solutions
• Ability to achieve effective application of technology & automation
• Applies digital environment knowledge to create better solutions and insights
• Optimizes processes and drives improvements
• Drives simplification that significantly impacts metrics, costs and end user experience

Complexity (Products managed, mix of businesses, internal and/or external business environment, cultural considerations)

• Partner with stakeholders and change & communications team to bring unique and complex organizational and process questions.

Education, Behavioural Competencies and Skills

Essential

• Apptio Certified Practitioner
• Bachelor’s degree with a strong understanding of accounting and finance principles
• At least 10 years of overall business experience, with a minimum of 5 years in Apptio roles
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated business impact in previous leadership roles
• Internationally mobile for future assignments within the company
• Strong computer software skills (IBM & Microsoft Office Suite)
• In depth understanding of controls and SOX compliance

Desired

• CPA, Chartered or Certified Accounting Qualification or local equivalent
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical or healthcare setting
• Experience of TM1 (PAX, PAW), PowerBI, Enterprise Database tools

Additional Information

• Flexibility to travel to other countries/regions where necessary

What Takeda 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 Bangalore 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Broad Variety of learning platforms 
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
• Reimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile Phone
• Employee Referral Program
• Leaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks) , Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 calendar 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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