Principal Analyst, Microsoft 365 Platform Strategy & Architecture

The Future Begins Here At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-driven capabilities, we are improving the lives of millions of patients around the world. Mexico City has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center thanks to its international recognition in qualified and experienced talent in the data, digital and technology fields. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey. In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement. At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators’ journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team.

About the role: The Principal Analyst, Microsoft 365 Platform Strategy & Architecture is responsible for providing technical leadership across Takeda's collaboration and productivity platform portfolio. This role focuses on platform strategy, solution architecture, technical governance, modernization initiatives, and roadmap execution while ensuring alignment with enterprise business and technology strategies. As a senior technical leader, you will influence platform direction, architectural decisions, technology standards, and strategic investments. You will guide engineering teams and serve as a subject matter expert supporting Takeda's collaboration and productivity vision.

How you will contribute:

• Lead the analysis, design, and evolution of collaboration and productivity platform capabilities.
• Define platform architecture standards, engineering best practices, and governance frameworks.
• Develop platform roadmaps and modernization strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Drive complex platform changes, integrations, and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture, Security, and Product teams to define future-state solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies.
• Lead technical reviews, design validation, and solution governance activities.
• Mentor engineers and platform specialists across multiple workstreams.
• Establish performance, reliability, security, and scalability standards.
• Serve as a trusted advisor for platform engineering, automation, AI, and workplace transformation initiatives.

What you bring to Takeda:

• Deep expertise in Microsoft 365 technologies and cloud-based collaboration platforms.
• Strong knowledge of architecture, integration, automation, and enterprise cloud services.
• Experience delivering complex enterprise-scale platform implementations and transformations.
• Advanced understanding of Agile, DevSecOps, Platform Engineering, and SDLC methodologies.
• Knowledge of governance, compliance, risk management, and security controls.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional technology initiatives.
• Ability to translate business objectives into technical platform strategies.

What Takeda’s ICC Can Offer You

At Takeda, you take the lead on building and shaping your own career. Joining the ICC in Mexico City will give you access to high-end technology, continuous training and a diverse and inclusive network of colleagues who will support your career growth. It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career.

• Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus
• Monthly Supermarket and Food Vouchers
• Flexible Working Schemes
• Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans: Life, Medical, Dental & Vision
• Additional Time Off
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs

Work Location: Mexico City – Santa Fe. Hybrid model with a minimum in-office requirement of at least 10 (ten) days per month.

If you have further inquiries on the ICC Mexico City or this role, follow us on LinkedIn, and look up for our upcoming online events where we will elaborate on open roles and host Q&A sessions.

Locations MEX - Santa Fe Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own.

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.