Associate Director - IT Systems Delivery Lead
Eli Lilly and Company
August 12, 2026
On-site
Houston, TX
IT
Associate Director – IT Systems Delivery Lead
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage large-scale technology programs for greenfield manufacturing site design, execution, and delivery, aligning with organizational goals.
- Supervise and align multiple MQ Technology programs to meet objectives, timelines, budgets, and impacts; identify interdependencies and ensure seamless integration.
- Oversee the release train process and coordinate teams to deliver products/services.
- Determine when to apply Agile and/or Waterfall methods to manage timelines, resources, and deliverables.
- Ensure projects meet GxP standards for quality and regulatory compliance.
- Manage stakeholders with clear, regular program status updates.
- Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and allocate resources across projects.
- Produce comprehensive reports on progress, performance metrics, and outcomes.
- Apply knowledge of site business processes; work with Process Engineers, Operations, Quality, and TS/MS to resolve solution issues; drive site adoption aligned to Site/IT strategy.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Project Management, or related field.
- 10+ years in program/portfolio management overseeing multiple projects.
- Strong understanding of Agile/Waterfall/Scrum and software development methodologies.
- Experience in Pharma and GMP Manufacturing.
Preferred:
- Experience managing pharma programs/projects; startup of a new facility or clinical development manufacturing site.
- Leadership managing cross-functional teams; active participation in industry forums/standards.
Skills:
- Strong analytical/problem-solving; assess risks and trade-offs.
- Communicate complex technical info to technical and non-technical stakeholders; influence senior leadership.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Anticipated wage: $124,500–$182,600; eligible for company bonus.
- 401(k), pension, vacation; medical/dental/vision/prescription; flexible benefits; life insurance; time off/leave; well-being benefits.
Work info:
- Monday–Friday, on-site; occasional extended/off-hour support; 5–10% travel; initial 6–12 months travel to Indianapolis HQ expected.
- Based at planned new API facilities in Houston, TX; Richmond, VA; and Huntsville, AL.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage large-scale technology programs for greenfield manufacturing site design, execution, and delivery, aligning with organizational goals.
- Supervise and align multiple MQ Technology programs to meet objectives, timelines, budgets, and impacts; identify interdependencies and ensure seamless integration.
- Oversee the release train process and coordinate teams to deliver products/services.
- Determine when to apply Agile and/or Waterfall methods to manage timelines, resources, and deliverables.
- Ensure projects meet GxP standards for quality and regulatory compliance.
- Manage stakeholders with clear, regular program status updates.
- Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and allocate resources across projects.
- Produce comprehensive reports on progress, performance metrics, and outcomes.
- Apply knowledge of site business processes; work with Process Engineers, Operations, Quality, and TS/MS to resolve solution issues; drive site adoption aligned to Site/IT strategy.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Project Management, or related field.
- 10+ years in program/portfolio management overseeing multiple projects.
- Strong understanding of Agile/Waterfall/Scrum and software development methodologies.
- Experience in Pharma and GMP Manufacturing.
Preferred:
- Experience managing pharma programs/projects; startup of a new facility or clinical development manufacturing site.
- Leadership managing cross-functional teams; active participation in industry forums/standards.
Skills:
- Strong analytical/problem-solving; assess risks and trade-offs.
- Communicate complex technical info to technical and non-technical stakeholders; influence senior leadership.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Anticipated wage: $124,500–$182,600; eligible for company bonus.
- 401(k), pension, vacation; medical/dental/vision/prescription; flexible benefits; life insurance; time off/leave; well-being benefits.
Work info:
- Monday–Friday, on-site; occasional extended/off-hour support; 5–10% travel; initial 6–12 months travel to Indianapolis HQ expected.
- Based at planned new API facilities in Houston, TX; Richmond, VA; and Huntsville, AL.