Sr Operations Manager, AI&R Office
Eli Lilly and Company (company site, opens in a new tab)10+ yrsBengaluruOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 28–42 LPA
Posted 14h ago
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Job description
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About This Role
- Manage operational backbone of AI&R function including headcount, financials, vendor management, reporting, and process documentation.
- Own full contractor lifecycle and procurement operations including sourcing, vendor onboarding, risk review, PO creation, invoice tracking, and compliance adherence.
- Develop and maintain operational dashboards and leadership-ready reporting, internal communications, and knowledge management for the function.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, commerce, or related discipline.
- 10+ years experience in business operations, functional operations, or PMO roles.
- Hands-on procure-to-pay and vendor management experience in enterprise platforms (e.g., SAP, Ariba), including software and subscription procurement.
- Proven experience managing contingent workforce operations at scale with compliance across multiple suppliers.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced in supporting AI, data science, or R&D technology functions with understanding of cloud compute, GPU capacity, and licensing.
- Experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences sectors, preferably within a global capability centre in India.
- Strong operational and leadership communication skills including producing executive-level reports and managing confidential financial and strategy information.