Project Manager - III

Business Strategy & Operations ManagerThe Global Data & Digital Innovation (GDDI) team is pivotal in advancing technology transformation to deliver premier Healthcare Provider experiences through advanced digital experiences, data and analytics. We are seeking a Business Strategy & Operations (BS&O) Manager with demonstrated commercial life science and digital technology expertise – Advanced therapy experience (e.g. CGT) highly valued.GDDI is delivering an ambitious portfolio of data and digital investments and requires a disciplined and self-starting BS&O manager to drive strategic planning, portfolio governance, stakeholder communications and operational rigor - ensuring that priorities, investments, and execution remain tightly aligned to business outcomes and enterprise value.At Kite, we are at the forefront of immunotherapy and engineered T cell therapy. We are helping change the paradigm of cancer treatment and are revolutionizing individually tailored treatments. That means a fast moving and constantly changing environment, where we make discoveries every day – discoveries that include our own capabilities and individual potential.We're seeking to recruit highly motivated talent to join our exciting mission, in the development of innovative cell therapies and their application to the treatment of patients with cancer.This is a key role in Kite's Global Digital, Data & Innovation team (GDDI) and reports to the Executive Director, Commercial.The GDDI team are accountable for developing the vision, strategy, and roadmap for all digital technologies, data & analytics solutions used by Kite's Commercial function, and the customers it serves. GDDI collaborate with teams across the enterprise (Commercial, TechOps, Clinical, IT, Legal / Compliance etc.) to deliver on these capability roadmaps, with initiatives ranging in scale from multi-year digital transformation to ongoing enhancement of Commercial technologies delivered via agile release.This role blends strategy, operations, governance, and execution leadership. Core responsibilities include:Strategy & Planning Support development and execution of GDDI strategic priorities, annual objectives, and multi?year transformation roadmaps.Translate executive strategy into clear operating plans, milestones, and outcomes.Drive structured problem-solving and decision frameworks to inform leadership choices.Portfolio & Investment Governance Operate and evolve portfolio management and prioritization across GDDI initiatives.Support business case development, ROI tracking, and capacity / funding trade-off decisions.Enable transparent governance forums and executive readiness materials.Operating Model & Execution Excellence Establish and run GDDI operating cadence (e.g. portfolio reviews, roadmap updates).Partner with Commercial, IT, and Vendor leads to track execution against commitments.Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks - driving mitigation plans early.Transformation Enablement Support large-scale programs including:Digital and data platform modernization.AI strategy, implementation and scale-out.Global operating model evolution.Launch and scale?up readiness for new therapies and geographies.Enable cross?functional alignment across Commercial, Medica Affairs, TechOps, and IT.Change, Communications & Commercial Enablement Drive change management and adoption strategies in partnership with program leads.Develop clear executive communications, narratives, and performance readouts.Strengthen documentation, knowledge management, and continuity practices.Performance Measurement & Value Realization Define and track KPIs tied to business outcomes, adoption, and value delivery.Elevate insights on portfolio health, performance trends, and realized benefits.Required Knowledge, Experience & Skills:Strategic & Operational Experience 5 years of experience in strategy, operations, transformation, or consulting roles.Demonstrated success operating in complex, matrixed, global environments.Experience supporting senior leadership and executive governance forums.Industry & Domain Knowledge Experience in life sciences, healthcare, or regulated industries strongly preferred.Exposure to digital transformation, data & analytics, or enterprise platforms.Understanding of compliance, risk management, and enterprise delivery models.Analytical & Problem-Solving Strong analytical mindset with ability to structure ambiguity and synthesize insights.Expertise building operating models, prioritization frameworks, and performance metrics.Communication & Influence Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.Proven ability to influence without authority and align diverse stakeholders.Experience creating executive?ready materials and narratives.Ways of Working Strong organizational discipline and attention to detail.Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strategic perspective.Comfortable working in agile and hybrid delivery environments.Education & Certifications:Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.Certifications in strategy, program management, agile, or change management all a plus.Our Core Values:Integrity: Doing what's right.Inclusion: Encouraging diversity.Teamwork: Working together.Excellence: Being your best.Accountability: Taking personal responsibility.