Job Opportunity: Talent & Development Performance and Operations Lead

Location: Guadalajara, Mexico

Join us at AstraZeneca, where we're redefining the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do. We are growing our Operations and Solutions team, a key part of our global Talent & Development function within Human Resources. This is an exciting time to join Talent & Development as we are on a ground-breaking journey building a culture of lifelong learning.

At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work, where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and ignite your bold spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to patients, society and the planet.

We’ve been on a transformational journey building a culture of life ground-breaking our capabilities, developing our talent, and crafting aa coordinated learning technologies infrastructure. Now we are looking to consolidate our new ways of working, delivering value for the business by having the right talent available at the right time, and helping to unlock the potential in everyone every day.

To help us to do this, we're now hiring a T&D Performance and Operations Lead. This role will report into the Head of T&D Operations and Technology Solutions and will be responsible for leading ongoing business change within the Talent and Development function, driving simplification and efficiency in our operations, and being responsible for the implementation of initiatives and projects. Leading a team, the ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent project management abilities and a passion for driving organization change and transformation.

Key AccountabilitiesFind opportunities for process improvements; drive initiatives to simplify and streamline T&D operations, processes, and systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness

T&D Strategy and PlanningDevelop and manage the T&D annual priorities and plan in collaboration with senior leadershipWorking with the T&D Finance Business Partner, monitor the T&D budget, including forecasting, budget allocation, tracking expenditures, and ensuring compliance financial policies and guidelinesGenerate insights and analysis from T&D data to advise decision-making and continuous improvement effortsBe responsible for vendor relationships and contracts related to T&D services, software and technology solutionsEstablish standardised portfolio management, programme, and project management practices for T&D initiativesDefine methodologies, process, tools, and templates to ensure consistency and alignment across projectsAssess new technology demand, including needs analysis, requirements gathering, vendor selection and implementationLead the PMO team, ensuring team resources are allocated to priorities, activities are undertaken to a high standards

Essential:Business degree7 + years of experience in programme/project management, operations management, change management, or related roles, preferably in a global or large-scale organizationStrong leadership skills with the ability to encourage and empower teams to achieve results in a multifaceted and fast-paced environmentExcellent project management skills, including the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks and meet targetsStrong networking, communication, and relationship-building skills, with experience of collaborating and sharing knowledge between teams with multifaceted strengthsExcellent business engagement and savvy, with sensitivity to political/economic environmentExperience with budget management, financial analysis, and vendor managementCritical thinking with the ability to analyse sophisticated issues, develop innovative solutions, and drive organizational change and transformation

DesirableHR change programmes in a multinational environmentAgile certification/scrum master certificationPRINCE2 or other project management qualification

If this opportunity speaks to you, and you are inspired by the possibilities - apply now!

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Date Posted

03-dic-2024

Closing Date

30-ene-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.