Strategic Program Manager Job in Novartis Healthcare Pvt Ltd at Hyderabad
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Job Description
Job Title: Strategic Program Manager – Culture, DEI & People Experience (Maternity Cover – 9
Months)
Location: Hyderabad
Function: People & Organization
Level: L3 / L4
Role Overview
We are looking for a high-impact program manager to provide maternity cover for a critical India DEI and
Culture agenda role.
This role owns end-to-end execution of country-wide DEI, inclusion, and culture priorities, acting as the
central coordination and delivery engine across leadership, global teams, and multiple functions.
The role requires strong program management, stakeholder orchestration, and delivery discipline, given
the scale (~multi-site, enterprise-wide coverage).
Key Responsibilities
1. DEI Program Ownership (Core)
Drive execution of key India DEI initiatives, including:
Self-ID / “This Is Me” program (post-launch sustainment and governance)
Inclusively / accessibility and workplace enhancements
Manage end-to-end program lifecycle: planning, execution, governance, reporting
Ensure alignment with global DEI priorities and India compliance requirements
2. Strategy, Data & Governance
Own DEI data tracking, dashboards and reporting for India leadership forums
Maintain data quality, reporting integrity, and insights for decision-making
Support annual DEI / C&PE priorities shaping and tracking
3. Cross-Functional Program Management
Act as the single coordination point across:
Legal, Data Privacy, ER, Workday, Comms, Global DEI teams
Manage stakeholder alignment, dependencies, risks and decision forums
Drive strong execution cadence (reviews, governance, tracking)
4. External Positioning & Benchmarking
Lead award submissions and benchmarking initiatives (e.g. FICCI, GPTW)
Develop data-backed narratives, executive decks and submissions
Strengthen external DEI brand positioning for India
5. Culture & Engagement Initiatives
Drive execution of inclusion, wellbeing and employee experience events/programs
Partner with ERGs and stakeholders to enhance engagement and participation
Ensure high-quality end-to-end delivery of flagship culture initiatives
Candidate Profile
Experience
8-10 years experience in:
- Program management / consulting / HR transformation / DEI / culture roles
- Experience managing cross-functional initiatives at scale
Capabilities
- Strong program management and execution discipline
- Ability to manage multi-stakeholder, complex initiatives
- Strong data orientation (dashboards, reporting, insights)
- High-quality communication & executive presentation skills
Behaviour
- Structured, detail-oriented, and delivery-focused
- Strong ownership mindset and ability to work independently
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-paced environments
Role Context
- Fixed-term (~9 months maternity cover)
- Supports enterprise-wide DEI agenda across India (~multi-site)
- Critical role to ensure continuity of ongoing flagship programs and external commitments
This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and global DEI priorities.
