Solution Management Assoc Director

** Solutions Management Associate Director
*** Grade 160 | Multiple Openings
* ** Job Overview
** IQVIA is seeking a Solutions Management Associate Director to help drive the translation of technology strategy into product roadmaps, operational improvements, and business outcomes across the Global Market Insights (GMI) organization. This role serves as a key liaison between business stakeholders, technology teams, and product delivery organizations to ensure strategic priorities are effectively translated into scalable solutions. The successful candidate will combine product ownership, business analysis, and technology planning expertise to define priorities, evaluate opportunities, and guide the development of innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency, data capabilities, and customer value.

This individual will play a critical role in shaping product direction, managing requirements, and driving alignment across cross-functional teams.
** What You'll Bring to the Team
*** Strong product ownership mindset with a focus on delivering customer and business value.
* Ability to connect strategic vision with practical execution.
* Exceptional organizational, analytical, and prioritization skills.
* Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities.
* Passion for innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
** Key Responsibilities
**** Product Strategy & Roadmap Development
*** Develop and maintain annual and near-term technology roadmaps aligned with broader business and technology strategies.
* Translate strategic objectives into actionable product plans, priorities, and delivery milestones.
* Assess current technology platforms, operational processes, and business capabilities to identify gaps, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement.
* Support technology planning efforts by evaluating business needs, market trends, and emerging capabilities.
** Product Ownership & Requirements Management
*** Serve as the subject matter expert and functional owner for assigned products, platforms, or operational domains.
* Define, prioritize, and manage product backlogs to ensure alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
* Establish and communicate a compelling product vision that guides development teams and stakeholders.
* Ensure product enhancements deliver measurable business value and support organizational goals.
** Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
*** Partner with business leaders, technology teams, operations groups, and product stakeholders to understand priorities and align solution delivery.
* Facilitate discussions and decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups to drive consensus and execution.
* Evaluate proposed initiatives and investments to ensure they support strategic priorities and business objectives.
* Prepare presentations, analyses, recommendations, and decision-support materials for leadership audiences.
** Agile Delivery & Operational Excellence
*** Work closely with software engineering teams, Scrum Masters, and Agile delivery organizations to ensure successful solution delivery.
* Support Agile planning, prioritization, and execution activities across multiple teams.
* Foster collaboration and communication across development hubs and business functions.
* Drive process improvement, standardization, and operational efficiencies across products and delivery pipelines.
* Ensure new capabilities are integrated seamlessly into existing processes and systems with minimal disruption.
** Innovation & Continuous Improvement
*** Evaluate new technologies, platforms, operating models, and partnership opportunities.
* Identify opportunities to improve user experience, automation, scalability, and operational performance.
* Monitor evolving business needs and adjust priorities and recommendations accordingly.
* Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
** Required Qualifications
*** Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Healthcare, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
* Experience in product management, product ownership, business analysis, technology planning, consulting, or a related discipline.
* Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives into technology roadmaps,…