Director- Productivity & M365 Platforms (infrastructure Services)

Novartis

Barcelona, Spain
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Microsoft 365 strategy and roadmap
Microsoft licensing and cost optimization
Ai and copilot governance
** Novartis is seeking a Director for Productivity & M365 Platforms to lead the strategy and operations of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing large-scale M365 platforms and overseeing digital workplace transformations, with a focus on optimizing productivity and ensuring compliance. **

Job Summary

  • The Director – Productivity & M365 Platforms is accountable for defining and driving the enterprise-wide strategy, design, delivery, and optimization of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
  • This role represents the M365 platform at a global level, ensuring secure, reliable, innovative, and cost optimized operations while maximizing user productivity and value realization from the Microsoft portfolio.
  • Lead a global team of platform architects, service owners, engineers, and operations specialists and build strong partnerships with Digital Workplace, Network, Security, Compliance, TechOps, and business stakeholders.

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** Novartis is seeking a Director for Productivity & M365 Platforms to lead the strategy and operations of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing large-scale M365 platforms and overseeing digital workplace transformations, with a focus on optimizing productivity and ensuring compliance. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Microsoft 365 strategy and roadmap
  • Microsoft licensing and cost optimization
  • AI and Copilot governance
  • Global team leadership
  • Vendor and supplier management

Nice-to-have

  • Productivity transformation champion
  • Change management and communication engine
  • Cross-functional transformation leadership

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years of relevant technology leadership experience
  • 6+ years in enterprise-level management roles
  • Proven experience leading end-to-end Microsoft 365 services
  • Demonstrated success in managing Microsoft licensing
  • Strong experience with global operations and multisite service delivery

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