Data Technology & Engineering Project Management & Strategic Operations Associate Director

Role: Lead strategic technology operations within Vertex’s Data, Technology, and Engineering (DTE) team, focusing on streamlining processes and deploying scalable technologies across the enterprise. Responsibilities include driving initiatives to reduce complexity, improve operational discipline, develop and manage processes like planning, prioritization, change management, and resource tracking, and monitoring operational metrics. The role involves close collaboration with technology leaders and DTE leadership to communicate performance and outcomes. Requirements: Bachelor's degree, 8+ years of experience in operations management, management consulting, or related fields; strong technical knowledge of enterprise system deployment; exceptional communication, cross-functional collaboration, and structured thinking skills; proactive, adaptable mindset with a curiosity for learning. Preferred qualifications include an MBA or advanced degree in computer science or related discipline, and experience in biotech or industry-related domains. High-value specifics: technology deployment, process optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder communication. Work setup: hybrid or on-site with flexible scheduling.