Program Manager - Platform Delivery

At Boehringer Ingelheim, we are committed to maximizing the value of our data and fostering a truly data driven culture. Our data, analytics, AI & integration platforms are at the heart of this transformation, enabling innovation and excellence across the organization. As a key member of our platform team, you will empower high-performing teams to deliver exceptional solutions that make a real difference for patients and customers worldwide.

We are looking for an experienced and data-driven Senior Program Manager – Platform Delivery to lead the software delivery operations of our data, analytics, AI & integration platforms teams. In this pivotal role, you will orchestrate cross-team release planning, capacity management, budgeting, and operational excellence.

You will champion continuous process improvement, agile best practices, and KPI-driven delivery to ensure our platforms scale efficiently and deliver maximum business value.

Tasks and responsibilities

  • Handle release planning & operations by overseeing end-to-end release planning, scheduling, and execution for the platform teams, ensuring timely, high-quality, and reliable software releases.
  • Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure team performance, delivery, and operational health, and leverage data-driven insights to inform decisions and drive improvements.
  • Identify, implement, and champion process enhancements to continuously improve processes and boost team productivity, quality, and delivery speed.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Be responsible for capacity planning by strategically forecasting and managing team capacity, ensuring optimal resource allocation across multiple projects and initiatives.
  • Manage budgets by developing, tracking, and overseeing budgets for software development operations, aligning with organizational goals and driving cost efficiency.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between engineering teams, business stakeholders, and leadership, ensuring clear, timely, and transparent communication on program status, risks, and outcomes.
  • Proactively identify risks and develop effective mitigation strategies to ensure successful program delivery.

Requirements 

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or Bachelor’s degree with more years of relevant work experience.
  • Several years of professional experience in program or delivery management in a software development environment, ideally with a focus on data, analytics, GenAI/Agentic AI, or application platforms with distributed teams.
  • Sound knowledge of capacity planning, budget responsibility, and release management in agile, dynamic environments.
  • Experience in defining, tracking, and reporting KPIs.
  • Knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), data integration, and DevOps is an advantage.
  • Proven experience in the introduction and application of agile methods (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, Kanban); corresponding certifications (e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner) are a plus.
  • Strong interdisciplinary team leadership and priority management skills.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills in English, as well as confident stakeholder management.
  • Spanish and German language skills are a plus.

Please note: The job title used in this advertisement may differ from the official contractual title.

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  • Flexible working conditions
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Health insurance at a competitive price
  • Investment in your learning and development
  • Gym membership discounts

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