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About Our Client
A leading competitor in the FMCG industry.
Job Description
Business Services:
* Acts as the key liaison across UK & Ireland and its business units, information technology teams and external IT partners (peer industry, etc.).
* Is expected to embody the values of the company and ensures compliance with international & local IT corporate policies & procedures (including deep understanding and strict adherence to guidelines on 'Combined Business Model').
* Drive digital transformation initiatives, leveraging emerging technologies to enhance productivity, customer experience, and competitive advantage.
* Partner with internal stakeholders to assess technology needs, prioritize projects, and allocate resources effectively.
* Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior management on IT investments, trends, and opportunities for innovation.
Strategy and Planning:
* Engages with Global CoEs, DevOps, CPG Sales, Strategy and Planning, Infrastructure and Shared Platforms to assess the technology options and capabilities and develop business cases.
* Gathers key IT information data (I2P template) for the Value Creation Planning or cluster Business project, defines a strong business case in co-ordination with BPOs, Region and Global CoEs and cross IT functions either cluster or Global.
* Develop and implement comprehensive IT strategies aligned with business objectives for the UK, Ireland cluster.
* Represents and drives the IT vision, strategy & initiatives to the business leadership team and ensures that the business stakeholders are aware of the IT vision, strategic planning and priorities.
* Ensures that the IT cost model for the cluster is accurate and transparent.
* Collaborates with Business, BPOs and the Regional IT Director to develop and deliver the annual GIS budget plan (AOP) for the cluster business. Provides period end closing reporting and insights.
* Assists the business in forecasting, documenting and planning for future IT needs, as well as manage IT prioritization activities within and across the clusters.
* Oversees the planning, deployment, and maintenance of IT systems, networks, and applications to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Services Management:
* Ensures that SLA performance are aligned and communicated to the business leadership team. Liaises for that purpose with cluster IT team, Service Integration Manager and vendor Service Manager.
* Manages stakeholder expectations and alignment with business goals. In alignment with Global teams, drives within the cluster Continuous Improvement, Cost Reduction, Standardization and Harmonization of the GIS services.
* Accountable for local Vendor and contract management.
* Owns the pipeline of cluster IT projects and ensures their successful implementation. Participates in local Steerco's where appropriate.
* Lead and mentor a team of IT professionals, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
* Evaluate vendor solutions, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships to ensure cost-effective procurement and service delivery.
* Establish and enforce IT policies, procedures, and security protocols to safeguard data, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
The Successful Applicant
Education:
* A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent work experience.
Must have:
* Over 7 years of IT and Business/Industry work.
* Experience with a broad range of exposure to various technical environments and business analysis.
* Over 3 years in advisory role in Information Systems to the business leadership function of which a significant amount has been in a company of similar size and complexity.
* Experience and understanding in business process management, with an ability to translate business needs into IT enabled solutions.
* Solid experience in managing matrix organization business leadership team to meet their expectation.
* Capability to empower and develop people.
* Experience of project definition and scoping, formulation of feasibility studies and benefits cases.
* Must possess strong business acumen to perform as a reliable and valuable business partner.
* Experience in building & working with remote teams.
What's on Offer
* Bonus scheme up to 17.5%
* Car allowance £6250
* Private healthcare
* 27 days holiday + bank holiday
* Pension double contribution up to 10%
* Volunteering days
* Life insurance
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