Your responsibilities include, but not limited to: 

• Participate and perform the following role in Novartis, related to end-to-end business processes using Kinaxis platform:
• Understand the Complete Architecture of various tracks in Maestro and their corresponding upstream and downstream systems.​ 
• Facilitate PM team in effective effort estimation and scoping of the projects considering upstream and downstream dependencies.​ 
• Actively participate in Functional refinements with Process Owners/Architects/Business and provide inputs.​ 
• Prepare Functional Design and Test Plan documents in collaboration with Process Owners/Architects/Business for Continuous Improvements(Enhancements) items and new implementations.​ 
• Drive Technical Refinements and liaising with developers on the solution.​ 
• Constant feedback loop between various Stakeholders & Developers for feature development ​ 
• Support developers with implementation, integration, configuration and customization.​ 
• Validate the solution and provide feedback to the developer before it goes for UAT.​ 
• Actively Participate in all Sprint ceremonies. 
• Understand Master Data completely, thereby all SC process and involve in various transformational programs that happens at Enterprise level to understand Maestro Impact ​ 
• Time and again analyze current systems and propose improvements in PS/DIS processes or other integrations​ 
• Look ways to implement business processes with Kinaxis standard out of box features​ 
• Discover Customer Business Challenges and create Unique Solution Prototypes​ 
• Involve in POC or any other complex development​ 
• Ensure proper coding and data model standards​ are followed by team 
• Documentation ownership of processes across different tracks​ 
• Train new joiners in the system and help them come up to speed​ on the business processes 

Skills:

• Experience working with Cloud/SaaS applications. 7 years in a Business or equivalent IT functional role, preferably in Supply Chain Planning area 
• 4-5 years using Kinaxis Maestro, namely in Authoring & Analytics 
• Working experience in Pharma Industry is preferred. 
• Experience working with Cloud/SaaS applications. 
• Thorough understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) including business requirements definition/process/design, review of functional specifications, development of test plans, testing, user testing, user training, and eventual deployment (software release). 
• Understanding of how to perform software system modifications whether break/fix, enhancements, or implementation of new functionality. 
• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum methodology and practices, preferably in a software release planning & execution environment. 
• Ability to perform in-depth systems design reviews and provide refined functional and/or technical specifications for modification work, resolve break/fix issues, system enhancements, or new (functional) implementations. 
• Effective interpersonal skills to maintain productive relationships with business teams and users who use the Maestro system. 
• Strategic and analytical thinker. 
• Problem solver, timely decision maker. 
• Capability to operate in a fast-paced and complex industry. 
• Strong presentation and communication skills - oral and written. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).