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I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. **Job Description** _ACCOUNTABILITIES_ + Define or Contribute to Analytics and Planning Governance Framework and tools + Ownership and leadership of User Community based engagement and continuous improvements + Leadership and representation in Demand Management processes to ensure and secure the Planning/Analytics roadmap and pipeline + Contribute to ensure Financial Objectives are met and on track + Acquisition and management of contractors and internal resources to deliver services + Ownership of the technical architecture and technical roadmap to ensure continuous and planned investment is in place. + Leadership to define and then manage System based metrics, KPI’s and support SLA’s to ensure system availability is maintained and monitored. _EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:_ + Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related or directly relevant field + Experience with SAP BW (min. 5 years) + Related experience with Cloud Technology, Sap Analytics Cloud, DataSphere is a plus + Project Management experience is a plus _DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS_ Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise + 5+ years hands-on technical / architecture level experience of SAP BW/HANA. + Experience / Knowledge linked to Hana / SAP Analytics Cloud capabilities and functionality including planning is desired + Full understanding of the features and limitations of SAP BW & HANA and/or SAP DataSphere + Ability to recommend best practices for configuring SAP BW/HANA and/or SAP DataSphere considering the overall architecture to achieve integration, high performance and stability + Ability to work as a visualization expert to implement the best visualization stories for customer’s business KPI’s + Experience working across all phases of Analytics implementations; leading requirements gathering workshops, developing functional specifications, designing technical specifications, system development/configuration, test script development and execution, knowledge transfer, cutover and deployment + Experience in the Pharmaceutical business model and baseline reporting requirements and processes + Experience with Planning solutions like Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) is a plus. + Experience / Knowledge in Supply Chain projects is beneficial. + Understanding about SAP SD, MM modules is a plus Leadership + Strong leader, collaborator, team player, and individual contributor + Passion to challenge the status quo and find new solutions and drive out of the box ideas + Assertive, with the confidence to be voice of authority – not afraid to do what is best for team + High-energy and passionate outlook to the role and can influence those around her/him + Ability to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a comfortable and effective workplace + Strong communication skills with comfort in speaking with business stakeholders + Not afraid to “roll up the sleeves” and seeks to go outside comfort zone to learn – pushes teams to do the same + Direct experience in understanding business outcomes as a key driver to ensure solutions are aligned to Takeda priorities and values + Active coach and mentor whose goals are to grow and maximize the team’s potential Decision-making and Autonomy + Extensive successful planning and/or analytics operations management experience + Demonstrative business acumen with strong cross functional communication ability + Ability to build concensus on sensitive topics which require senior managers to often accept compromises at the local level based on the bigger picture view Interaction + Experience being a member of a small core team with a global mandate, which requires clear and transparent communication + Experience with stakeholder management and engagement at all levels of the organisation + Ability to set priorities, align stakeholders expectations and, develop and execute an associated plan of action + Ability to engage effectively as a part of a team and with colleagues with different backgrounds and areas of expertise Innovation + This role offers the opportunity for a high level of innovation related to SAP BW, and SAP Analytics Cloud and DataSphere technology platform development and strategy + Innovation Opportunity related to the use of Business Intelligence platforms / solutions for KPI and Dashboard development to support the global business + Experience in preventing unauthorized or inappropriate access, manipulation, or use of data and information Complexity + Business Intelligence and Reporting related to the following areas: + Complex global financial planning and reporting + Complex global supply chain, manufacturing and quality reporting – with all associated GxP and SOX requirements **Locations** IND - Bengaluru **Worker Type** Employee **Worker Sub-Type** Regular **Time Type** Full time