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Director, Digital Portfolio Lead

Director, Digital Portfolio Lead

CSLKing Of Prussia, PA, US
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Digital Portfolio Manager

Responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and governance of digital initiatives within the R&D organization. This role will be accountable for establishing and running the portfolio governance of the $25 million annual spend in platform and transformational digital investments. The person will partner with the I&T Portfolio group to align with their processes as well as the IRB governance for R&D Capital spend. The role has accountability for the transparency and the value realization tracking of the Digital Investments.

Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities

  • Lead the end-to-end management of the R&D digital portfolio, including project prioritization, resource allocation, and performance tracking to ensure timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, IT, and data science, to ensure that digital initiatives align with strategic R&D goals and objectives
  • Develop and maintain portfolio dashboards, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to keep senior leadership informed of progress and performance
  • Facilitate governance processes, including R&D Digital Steering Committees and RDLT reviews, ensuring clear decision-making and alignment on digital investments
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities across the portfolio, and recommend mitigation strategies to ensure smooth execution of digital initiatives
  • Support the R&D Digital Strategy and Delivery Lead in translating the strategic vision into executable programs, ensuring alignment with the overall digital roadmap
  • Ensure consistent use of agile project management methodologies and tools across all digital initiatives to standardize and optimize project execution

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Business, Information Technology, or a related field
  • 12+ years of experience in digital portfolio management, program management, or strategic planning within an R&D or innovation-driven environment
  • Proven experience in managing complex, cross-functional portfolios, including prioritizing competing initiatives and managing stakeholder expectations
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
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