Portfolio & Operations Lead
Bengaluru, Karnataka Job ID R0184891 Category Data, Digital and Technology Subcategory Data, Digital and Technology,Data, Digital and Technology Business Unit Corporate Functions Job Type Full timeBy clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:Portfolio & Operations Lead
LEVEL:As. Director/Director
LOCATION:ICCBangalore
REPORTING LINE: Orly Bar – Head of Strategy & Portfolio
ROLESUMMARY
The Portfolio & Operations Lead plays a pivotal role in enabling the effective delivery of the International Business Unit (IBU) DD&T portfolio. The role provides operational leadership to drive execution discipline, improve portfolio visibility, and ensure strong alignment across markets, Centre of Excellence teams, and key stakeholders.
Working in close partnership with market leaders,CoEteams, and the broader DD&T leadership team, this roleestablishesand maintains the portfolio operating model, governance cadence, and reporting framework that underpin effective decision-making. It provides a single, trusted view of portfolio priorities, progress, adoption,impactand risks.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
PortfolioImplementation&Reporting
Lead theimplementationand ongoing managementof the DD&T portfolio, working closely withCoE’stoidentifypriorities, deliverymilestonesand impact measures
Partner with Core Countries and ClusterLeaderstounderstandbusinessneedsandaccelerateadoption
Establish and embedconsistent portfolio ways of working acrossCoE’sand markets, ensuring transparency and execution discipline
Build,implement&maintainDD&T portfolio tracking solution,providingvisibility of priorities, progress,impactandrisksoutcomesaligned with Global frameworks
Establishportfolio operating rhythm, enabling effective governance, decision makingand self-service visibility across markets andCoE’s
Deliver clear, concise reporting and insightstoDD&T leadership
Operational Excellence
Operationalizetrackingand reporting ofKPIs/QBRand performance metricsanddelivery outcomes.
Monitor delivery performance, risks, and dependencies, enabling early intervention
Drive process simplification, standardization, and automation opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and consistency.
Core Capabilities &Behaviours
Portfolio & Operational Expertise
Strong experience managing complex portfolios, governance, and performance tracking, with the ability to translate priorities into structured execution and delivery discipline
Technical Skills in Dashboard Design and Reporting
Ability to use reporting and visualization tools to build,maintain, and automate dashboards that provide clear portfolio visibility, actionable insights, and support decision-making.
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Bringsrigourand consistency to ways of working; drives simplification,standardisation, and automation to improve efficiency and scalability
Data-Driven & Insight-Led
Proficiency in Data modelling, datagovernanceand reporting automation.Leverages data, KPIs, and reporting tools to create transparency, generate insights, and support effective decision-making
Stakeholder Leadership & Influence
Builds alignment acrossCoE’s, markets, and leadership, leading through influence in a matrix environment without direct authority
Delivery Focus & Problem Solving
Proactivelyidentifiesrisks, dependencies, and issues, acting early tomaintainmomentum and ensure outcomes are delivered
Clear Communication & Executive Reporting
Synthesisescomplex information into clear, concise insights and narratives for senior stakeholders
Digital, data&AI Knowhow
Deepunderstanding of digital, data, and AIenabledenvironments,with the ability to apply technology to improve portfolio visibility, automation, and decision-making
Experience:10 + years in portfolio/technical/operations leadership.
