• Assist in IT investment management and value realization activities across product lines
• Support financial stewardship and governance processes by preparing data, maintaining records, and helping transform information into clear, actionable summaries
• This role focuses on learning and applying best practices in budget tracking, capital governance, and financial data management to enable informed decisions
• The Associate IT Investment Manager reports to the Value Team Investment Lead and works closely with Product Line teams, Finance, and Business Technology Partners
• Accurate and timely updates to forecasts and financial records
• Clear, well-prepared materials for governance reviews and decision-making
• Improved visibility into costs, spend, and business case status
• Gather and validate financial data from Apptio and other systems
• Assist in maintaining business cases through governance stages (concept, approval, execution, closeout)
• Prepare pre-read materials and ensure completeness for capital governance checkpoints
• Update forecasts, reconcile actuals, and check coding accuracy in dependent systems
• Support variance analysis and document findings for senior team members
• Track progress on value realization activities and maintain dashboards or trackers
• Create simple visuals and summaries for stakeholder communication
• Role to be co-located with teams at our Boston, MA, Rahway, NJ, or West Point/Upper Gwynedd, PA Tech Centers

This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely

• High School Diploma required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in financial management, data analysis, or IT project management
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Interest in learning financial governance and IT investment processes
• Strong communication skills with ability to present information clearly

Exposure to SAP/Ariba or Apptio is helpful but not required

Business Case Development, Business Technology, Capital Management, Corporate Governance, Cost Management, Financial Management, Information Technology Project Management, Investment Management, IT Financial Management, IT Operation, IT Portfolio Management, IT Project Lifecycle, Leadership, Measurement Analysis, Portfolio, Programme, and Project Support, Program Management, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Waterfall Model

$85,600.00 - $134,800.00 An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs

• The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days
• More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits

No relocation