IT & Automation Manager - Montes Claros (MG)

Location

Montes Claros, MG | Brazil

Job description

Are you driven by challenges and passionate about information technology and automation?

Join us as an IT and Automation Manager and be part of the team at Novo Nordisk, one of the companies that invests the most in research and development in diabetes treatment worldwide!

The Position

Among the main responsibilities of the position, we have:

• Plan, implement, and keep the model of business management and its related policies, ensuring compliance with other policies and observance of the working area.
• Define and develop policies, systems, procedures, and people management operational mechanisms, aligned with the business strategies.
• Encourage the development of supervisors, project coordinators and IT & Automation specialists and other talents through training, defining goals and development plans, and seeking motivation and commitment.
• Develop internal and external business partnerships with other leaders and important networks, ensuring the implementation of the best management practices.
• Promote continuous improvement and reduction of costs through the use of business tools.
• Supervise inspections and internal and external auditing in your area.
• Set direction by developing short & long-term objectives to drive customer & stakeholder value.
• Ensure robust processes are in place to exceed all quality objectives, specifications & requirements.
• Allocate resources: Provide strategic control of resource planning.
• Act as a process advocate to overcome barriers.
• Manage the performance of direct reports.
• Coach, develop & engage direct reports.
• Drive long-term process improvement strategies.
• Ensure all safety & environmental requirements are met.
• Ensure data reliability and that the IT and automation systems comply with GISP, by taking part in the strategy outlining the process of their area of expertise.
• Evaluate IT processes, supported by the DD&IT Director area, in the development and/or improvement of IT systems, products, and tools.
• Ensure that the system implementation is aligned with the global IT strategy and standards, at the PS and DFP levels, and in accordance with IT governance, including as regards the proper approval process.
• Identify and manage real and potential risks, taking corrective or preventive actions whenever necessary to avoid changes in the initial planning.

Qualifications

• You must have a college degree in Computer engineering, Computer science, Analysis and systems development, Information Technology Management, Automation Engineering, Production Engineering, and other similar Degrees.
• Fully proficient in both written and spoken English.
• It is desirable to have a professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven project expertise in planning/organizing, managing execution, checking results & revising strategic plans to ensure short & long-term objectives of the project are met.
• Knowledge of project management, process improvement tools & systems such as Lean and Agile methodologies
• Strong change management skills and deep business understanding
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven experience in working with stakeholders at all levels

About the Department

The IT & Automation team for the Montes Claros/MG Site Expansion is currently responsible for providing all connectivity, compliance, security, infrastructure and technical definitions services for the IT and automation systems under development for the new plant. We carry out our work always seeking to innovate to ensure that new solutions are robust enough to support the increase in production capacity expected in the coming years. We are always focused on the quality of our processes to ensure the safety of our patients and the engagement of our people, which is essential to Novo Nordisk's success. The Montes Claros Site is the only Factory in the LATAM Region and was recognized as the best Place to Work for the fourth consecutive year in Minas Gerais by GPTW. We have fostered innovation and accelerated growth in recent years, becoming one of the most relevant industries in the healthcare segment.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive change. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 55,000 employees to change the lives for the better for millions of patients living with diabetes and other chronic diseases. Together, we go further.

Deadline

Apply before 24th March 2024 .

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunities for all people who participate. At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is not enough to just aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company in the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures. Therefore, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity and equity of our employees, patients and the society in which we operate. Together, we’re life changing.

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