Position Title : Portfolio Lead

Function : Global IT Development Center

Location : Bangalore

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via

- Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
- Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and creative solutions to improve patient health; and
- Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how this role will make an impact: Role Purpose The Portfolio Lead will lead enterprise-wide initiatives, overseeing the strategy, planning, and execution of programs and projects that drive business value and digital transformation. This role requires a blend of business acumen, program management discipline, and a strong understanding of technologies. The ideal candidate will coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions aligned with enterprise goals while maintaining compliance, governance, and measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Program Governance & Strategy

- Coordinate and execute the program roadmap in alignment with enterprise strategy and business priorities.
- Align and follow governance frameworks, ensuring compliance, ethical AI adoption, and transparency.
- Partner with Business, IT Partners and Technology teams in finalizing high-impact projects.
- Coordinate with Business, IT Partners and Evangelists to develop business cases, ROI models, and success metrics for initiatives.

Stakeholder Management & Engagement




- Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders and IT partners.
- Communicate project updates, risks, and dependencies to executive leadership and steering committees.

Program Planning & Delivery
- Oversee end-to-end execution of programs — from intake, assessment, and prioritization to deployment and hyper care.
- Coordinate multiple workstreams to ensure smooth delivery of initiatives
- Drive alignment across functions (Business, IT, QA, CSV, and Architecture) to ensure on-time, quality delivery.
- Implement standardized tools and methodologies for project tracking, documentation, and performance evaluation.

Risk, Quality & Compliance Management
- Ensure all projects adhere to internal quality standards, security guidelines, and industry compliance (GxP, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
- Manage program risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans proactively.
- Collaborate with validation and QA teams to align AI solutions with compliance frameworks.

People & Capability Development
- Mentor project managers, business analysts and technical leads within the program.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement through knowledge sharing

Qualification and Experience

- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
- Post graduate program in management from Tier 1 institute.
- 5+ years of experience in managing technology programs, including at least 3–5 years large programs.
- Strong financial acumen, understand the capital and operational expense management concepts.
- Proven experience in enterprise-scale program management, ideally within Life Sciences or Pharma domains.
- Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, or hybrid delivery models for complex technology programs.
- Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills.
- Experience in budgeting, vendor management, and third-party collaboration for delivery.

📌 Portfolio Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 Viatris
📍 Bengaluru