Business Workstream Lead LDC; Lean Digital Core​/GMT

Position: Business Workstream Lead LDC (Lean Digital Core) / GMT
Location: Town of Belgium

Choose Location Choose Location### Summary The business workstream lead LDC (Lean Digital Core) /GMT is responsible for the overall project management of the implementation of the LDC and GMT system in Puurs from the business perspective. This is a temporary contract of +/- 2.5 years, ending in March 2028.
The scope of this project consists of 3 phases :  - phase 1 : integration of warehouse/QA activities from Poema C/Poms to the current SAP-PEP  - phase 2 : implementation of GMT as the production MES, replacing POMS/Poema C  - phase 3 : replacement of current SAP-PEP by S/4-Hanna (=LDC)    The business workstream lead manages the project team, consisting of experts out of the involved business departments such as manufacturing, quality, data migration/cleansing, warehouse and M  design.###

About the Role#

Location:

Puurs, Belgium #LI-Hybrid# #
** Major accountabilities:
** The business workstream lead manages the project team, consisting of experts out of the involved business departments such as manufacturing, quality, data migration/cleansing, warehouse and M  design.  You will be responsible for   - defining the project timelines/scope, tracking of the status according to the plan  - budget setting and tracking  - building up the organization from the business side , and managing this team (up to 25 internal & external employees)  - overall reporting of the status of this project (including escalation) to all involved stakeholders (local, SLT, global, IT/OT)  - collaborating closely with the IT/OT team   - driving the teams through this transformative journey to come to an end state where we want to improve the performance (by digitalisation/vertical integration), productivity, quality in order to ensure the site competiveness.
- coordination of all activities  in a way that is consistent with a culture of self-direction (empowerment and accountability).
- ensuring full compliance with quality, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), customer service, statutory, regulatory and Novartis requirements.  - Providing technical expertise in support of solving issues#
** Experience / Skills required**#
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* Work Experience:

**+8 years of relevant experience in business processes

Roll out of an MES system or SAP
* Manufacturing Process, Operations (including QA, warehouses).
* Project Management
* People Management
* Risk Management - smart risk taking
* Business Networking.
* Collaborating across boundaries.
* Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
* Interest in IT landscapes, automation,..# Leadership
* Motivation:
Inspires and energizes teams to pursue excellence and achieve company objectives through positive reinforcement and recognition.
* Inspires Trust/Credibility:
Establishes and maintains trust by acting with integrity, consistency, and transparency in all interactions.
* People coaching:
Invests in the growth of individuals, providing coaching and mentorship, allowing people to excel.
* Team Facilitation – Managing Through Teams:
Coordinates and supports cross-functional teams, leveraging collective strengths to drive optimal outcomes.
* Measured Risk Taking:
Assesses opportunities and challenges, taking calculated risks that support innovation and project progress.
* Managing Change:
Leads the change initiative with clear communication, resilience, and sensitivity to stakeholders' needs.
* Empowerment:
Delegates authority and fosters autonomy, enabling employees to take ownership and contribute meaningfully to project goals.
* Aligned with Novartis’s Vision:
Ensures strategies and initiatives are in harmony with overarching mission and values.# Business and/or Technical Knowledges
* Cultural Awareness:
Demonstrates an appreciation for diverse perspectives and adapts leadership style to work effectively across cultures.# Planning /Executing /Results orientation
* Judgment/Problem Solving:
Utilizes critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate complex situations, make sound decisions, deblock critical situations and implement effective solutions.# Self-Management
* Self-Control, Balance, Persistence:
Maintains composure and focus under pressure, demonstrating resilience and consistent…