Senior Staff IT Product Lead - Enterprise Platforms

Exelixis•Alameda, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Staff IT Product Lead – Enterprise Platforms plays a critical role in delivering digital workplace solutions that drive enterprise productivity, collaboration, communication and content management. This role drives execution of platform capabilities that enhance user experience, operational efficiency, and cross-functional integration. As an individual contributor, the Senior Staff IT Product Lead partners closely with business and IT stakeholders to define scalable, secure, and user-centric solutions aligned with Exelixis' digital workplace vision. This role requires technical expertise, product thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and 8 years of related experience; or Master's degree in mathematics or statistics or engineering and 7 years of related experience.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting enterprise-wide platforms.
Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in IT, focused on digital workplace or product management.
Proven experience in leading product development teams in an agile/product-centric operating model is essential.
Demonstrated success in defining and delivering complex digital products that drive significant business value.
Experience with one of the mentioned specific technologies or platforms as relevant to the specific role, [e.g., SaaS platforms (Veeva, Microsoft) or cloud solutions (AWS, Azure).
Experience with regulatory frameworks and compliance.

Nice To Haves

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Understanding of product management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and product lifecycle management.
Solid technical acumen with the ability to understand complex IT architectures and development processes.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Assist in understanding and executing the vision and strategy for digital products within the Enterprise Platforms job family (e.g., Communication, Content Management, Collaboration, Enterprise Productivity, Data and Analytics etc.).
Collaborate with product leads and business stakeholders to gather user needs and contribute to the development of product requirements and user stories.
Participate in basic market research and technology reviews to support product planning and identify potential areas for improvement.
Support the evaluation of product initiatives by helping assess business value, technical feasibility, and compliance considerations.
Work with architecture and engineering teams to help ensure digital solutions are aligned with enterprise design and security standards.
Participate in product development activities across the lifecycle—from concept to launch and post-launch support—using Agile practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
Assist in drafting user stories and acceptance criteria under the guidance of more senior team members.
Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and QA teams to support the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality enterprise applications.
Help coordinate with vendors and service providers to support product delivery timelines and operational needs.
Contribute to user experience improvements by incorporating feedback from usability testing and user research.
Support communication between IT and business teams by helping translate technical concepts into business-friendly language.
Build working relationships with stakeholders to support alignment on product goals and deliverables.
Participate in team meetings and cross-functional discussions to stay aligned on priorities and progress.
Contribute to planning sessions and provide input on product-related decisions as appropriate.
Assist in maintaining the stability, performance, and security of enterprise applications in collaboration with IT operations and infrastructure teams.
Help manage vendor interactions and support the use of third-party software solutions.
Support compliance efforts by helping ensure product features and processes meet regulatory and internal standards (e.g., GxP, HIPAA, GDPR).
Contribute to quality assurance activities to help ensure product deliverables meet expectations.
Contribute to the Implementation and maintenance of robust data management & AI practices to protect sensitive information and ensure its accuracy and reliability.
Help monitor product performance metrics and KPIs to support continuous improvement efforts.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards