Director, Data Management Office

Novartis

. Lead demand intake, prioritization, and governance processes across the Data Governance and Data Management Office .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $185,500 - $344,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program and portfolio management, with a strong focus on demand management, governance, and data transformation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, create executive dashboards, and drive continuous improvement in operational excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program ManagementDemand ManagementPortfolio ReportingStakeholder ManagementData Governance

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Hard Skills

Portfolio ManagementCapacity PlanningPerformance MetricsMilestone TrackingRisk AnalysisData TransformationGovernance ProcessesDelivery Health MonitoringContinuous ImprovementExecutive Dashboard Creation

Soft Skills

CommunicationFacilitationInfluencingStakeholder EngagementLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Reporting ToolsProgram Management Best PracticesTemplatesGovernance Forums

Certifications & Qualifications

Program Management CertificationAgile CertificationScrum CertificationLean CertificationPortfolio Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Data GovernanceData ManagementAnalyticsEnterprise TransformationCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead demand intake, prioritization, and governance processes across the Data Governance and Data Management Office
Develop a consolidated portfolio view of initiatives, data products, and business priorities
Partner with leaders to align capacity, resources, timelines, and delivery commitments
Drive prioritization decisions based on business value, risk, strategy, and organizational capacity
Establish executive dashboards and reporting for informed, timely decision-making
Monitor portfolio performance, delivery health, resource utilization, and key milestones
Identify and escalate risks, dependencies, blockers, and critical decisions requiring leadership support
Lead governance forums, portfolio reviews, and cross-functional planning discussions
Standardize tools, templates, reporting routines, and program management best practices
Drive continuous improvement to enhance transparency, delivery predictability, and operational excellence
Travel domestically and/or internationally 20% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Data Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
10+ years of experience in program management, portfolio management, demand management, PMO leadership, data transformation, technology delivery, or enterprise operations
Proven success managing complex cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders, dependencies, and delivery teams
Strong expertise in demand management, prioritization, capacity planning, portfolio reporting, and governance
Experience creating executive dashboards, performance metrics, milestone tracking, and portfolio health reporting
Ability to analyze delivery performance, resource capacity, risks, and execution trends to drive decisions
Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, facilitation, and influencing skills across senior leadership teams
Experience working within data governance, data management, analytics, technology, or enterprise transformation environments
Professional certification in Program Management, Agile, Scrum, Lean, or Portfolio Management preferred
Experience supporting enterprise data governance, analytics, compliance, or large-scale transformation initiatives preferred
Role requires 20% travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based cash incentive
Eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards, depending on the level of the role
Health benefits
Life benefits
Disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Vacation
Personal days
Holidays
Other leaves
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities