Hyperautomation Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement the delivery strategy for Power Platform, ensuring alignment with the IT2030 roadmap and broader enterprise innovation goals.
• Collaborate with business collaborators and IT partners to drive solution design, pipeline governance, and successful delivery of business outcomes.
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple initiative streams, managing cost, schedule, and quality while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate sprint planning, complexity estimation, and quarterly development roadmaps for Power Platform components.
• Drive seamless service and solution transitions into steady-state support operations.
• Establish robust, metrics-based governance processes to supervise progress against key performance indicators and delivery breakthroughs.
• Foster continuous improvement and capability building through cross-functional training, professional development, and standard methodology sharing.
• Lead program governance activities, including steering committee reviews and service transition protocols.
• Promote the standardization and reuse of templates, components, and standard methodologies across all delivery and support teams.
• Handle vendor relationships and support contract execution to ensure ongoing platform support, licensing adherence, and value for investment.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable, innovative Power Platform solutions using design thinking and automation-first principles.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated leadership experience in delivering complex solutions using Microsoft Power Platform (including Dataverse and SharePoint) and Microsoft 365.
• Hands-on experience with enabling professional development, business-led app delivery, and scalable low-code frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of process automation, including Power Automate Desktop and governance standard methodologies.
• Shown expertise in running large portfolios, ensuring collaborator alignment, tracking pipeline health, and fostering agile team performance.
• Successful track record leading geographically dispersed and culturally diverse teams.
• Strong platform governance skills, including service readiness, risk management, and vendor/contract negotiation.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with a focus on alignment and influence across a broad stakeholder landscape.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working within the life sciences or pharmaceutical sector, with a understanding of relevant regulatory and compliance practices.
• Certifications or training in frameworks such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), ITIL, or Six Sigma.
• Active participation in professional Low Code/No Code or Microsoft user communities.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, our work has a direct impact on patients by transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak by combining innovative science with leading digital technology platforms. Our dynamic environment offers countless opportunities to learn and grow while making a positive impact on lives through data analytics, AI, machine learning, and more. Join us at a crucial stage of our journey as we become a digital and data-led enterprise.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.