Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The VP, Digital Strategy is responsible for all topics related to Digital Operations within Strategy & Corporate Development for Fresenius Medical Care.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and drive the digital product portfolio, incl. digital strategy, development, operational business model, and cost in close alignment with Strategy & Corporate Development leadership and other organizational stakeholders

• Collaborate to ensure cross-vertical alignment & consistent infrastructure, as well as consistent digital technology landscape

• Creates product value through the smart development of digital tools, platforms, technologies, services, and processes. Provides world class digital solutions to FME and external clients to meet market needs

• Digital Innovation through overall financial management tracking, project governance and vendor management, to enable the success of the digital products and growth

• Development of digital go-to-market strategies, competitive distribution models, etc. for future digital products

• Develop strategies for monetization of digital products

• Deliver on growth and expense profitability targets for our digital products

• Drive and shape the digital architecture/technology strategy in alignment with value stream leads and Global IT

• Build, operate and manage budget for an organization governed with the guidance from KPIs (efficiency), SLAs, predictability and quality

• Create a technology and business roadmap aligned with the FME portfolio roadmap

• Collaborate across the organization to ensure consistency and technology/ standards compliance, where appropriate

• Ensure that budgets and schedules are within company requirements with significant organizational responsibility for the overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, expense priority management, and the recommendation and implementation of current practices.

• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.

• Ensure all employees within the assigned team(s) understand and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations in all regions; establishing and maintaining effective internal systems and controls to promote compliance.

• Provide leadership, guidance and coaching to all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce; partnering with Human Resources on employee relations issues.

• Collaborate with employees in the establishment of clear and concise development plans to ensure succession planning and the advancement of future leaders within the organization.

• Assist with various projects as assigned.

SUPERVISION:

• Responsible for the direct supervision of various levels of a digital team.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Advanced Degree preferred

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 10+ years of experience in Digital Transformation, designing and launching digital platforms

• Proven track record of leading successful digital transformation projects

• Understanding of core business and associated technical solutions

• Experienced in managing and leading a digital team as well as working with and managing third party service providers

• Experienced in current and emerging technologies and their potential application, translating those into business opportunities, cases, needs and implementation roadmaps

• Strong management skills with the ability to lead cohesive and productive teams.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of management through diplomacy and tact.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.