Solution Delivery API - EDI Associate Director Americas

• Manage the design of system solutions in alignment with design and architectural standards , while meeting quality , performance , security and business requirements.
• This role is also a contributor of improved platform and standard lifecycle management leading to reduced cycle times , improved application portfolio rationalization and ultimately a better operating cost structure for IT.
• Guides Functional Design Architects , participating and collaborating to key project visioning meetings where significant API Management , Data Virtualization & Advanced Integration technology decisions or design is required
• This role will also be doing the Application Management & Platform Management role for API Gateway and Data Virtualization platforms
• Ensure system design standards are defined to improve and sustain standardization of solutions
• Ensure that solutions meet requirements outlined in the architecture handbook Support scoping , fit - gap workshops for projects / enhancements , propose solutions for key gaps , provide effort estimations and alignment with business teams
• Ensure that project / enhancements work is delivered to agreed time , cost and quality constraints following the release calendars Ensure that developed solutions are peer reviewed , formally documented and signed off by business
• Adhere Novartis GxP processes to maintain the respective platforms during development & deployment Deriving evaluation or PoC of the new releases and leading the upgrade of platform to support new capabilities or keeping secure from vulnerabilities
• Managing external vendor for development and operation & support of the platform Leading / driving the performing issue with different stakeholders till the root cause analysis and fixes are done

• Strong hands - on experience in API Management , Data Virtualization such as Axway API Management , Tibco Data Vitalization
• Strong hands - on technical experience in managing platforms preferably on Linux OS and expertise in DevSecOps tool stack
• Hands - on experience on SOAP / REST Web Service development , technical platform migration and Integration Architecture definition with Cloud / SaaS / On - Premises based applications
• Proven ability to drive teams for highly effective delivery leveraging multi - source staffing models including internal and external partners to optimize success of overall outcomes
• Proven track record of broad industry experience and excellent understanding of complex enterprise IT landscapes and relationships Experience of agile , design thinking and DevOps methodology is a plus
• Knowledge and experience of GxP , CSV and IGM standards Able to ensure integration among project team members and other Business and IT team members Fluency with English (Speaking & Writing)