pladis

biscuits and confectionery

ITSolutionsManager

Doncaster, United Kingdom; Leeds, United Kingdom; Sheffield, United Kingdom; United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“IT Solutions Manager at pladis. Skills: IT Solutions Management, Global Platform Strategy, Project Management, Program Delivery, Business Analysis, Solution Design, Technology Architecture. partner closely with global functions and applications. analyse business needs”

What You'll Achieve.

accelerate innovation, experimentation, regulatory compliance, and product lifecycle management; ensuring seamless alignment between systems and downstream operational processes; Delivering the vision of IT products across multiple regions and markets; Ensuring a common approach and re-usability is considered when implementing IT solutions; Ensuring governance processes are followed to enable management of project portfolios and ongoing maintenance and continued enhancement of IT solutions

Industry & Context.

biscuits and confectionery
Problems you'll solve

analyse business needs; design robust digital and data solutions; architect and manage technology capabilities; Understanding the complex business issues; translating them into requirements; Conducting feasibility studies; Defining project/MVP scope; Designing and developing potential solutions; ability to navigate ambiguity and bring structure

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience, Educated to Degree level in Business or Technology field, at least 7-10 years of working experience in the industry, Proven experience and record of working as a consultant and in defining and managing technology solutions that solve business problems, Practical and demonstrable experience of projects with procurement technologies and ERP implementations, understanding of integration patterns, data flows, and architecture frameworks, Experience of defining, gaining buy in and delivering global strategic programs, including business case development and budgetary control, Proficient in communicating strategies, capabilities, solutions, roadmaps and trends both inside IT and with business leaders, Significant experience within the FMCG/CPG sector, Implementation of an agile delivery framework, Great communication and articulation skills, ability to navigate ambiguity and bring structure

Nice to Have

Exceptional negotiation and conflict resolution skills, negotiating internal and with third parties, Implemented agile ways of working across a global business landscape, Knowledge of integrations platforms or middleware technologies and infrastructure

What You'll Do.

partner closely with global functions and applications

analyse business needs

design robust digital and data solutions

architect and manage technology capabilities

accelerate innovation

regulatory compliance

and product lifecycle management

provide flexible support to Procurement function

ERP and integration solution areas

ensuring seamless alignment between systems and downstream operational processes

delivery and lead the solutions and IT projects at global and regional level

build relationships with stakeholders supporting the technical solutions

advising on their impact across pladis

testing and monitoring post implementations

Understanding the complex business issues across a global landscape by engaging global and regional stakeholders and translating them into requirements

Conducting feasibility studies

defining project/MVP scope

supporting solution RFP/selection and business case development

Designing and developing potential solutions and technical specifications against the needs of the user across regional and global markets

Delivering the vision of IT products across multiple regions and markets

Ensuring a common approach and re-usability is considered when implementing IT solutions

Aligning with key stakeholders to align requirements and scope

and deliver and implement solutions

Ensuring governance processes are followed to enable management of project portfolios and ongoing maintenance and continued enhancement of IT solutions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

stakeholder management; C-Suite level interactions; build relationships with stakeholders; engaging global and regional stakeholders; Aligning with key stakeholders

Communication Scope

Proficient in communicating strategies, capabilities, solutions, roadmaps and trends both inside IT and with business leaders; Great communication and articulation skills

Process & Methodology

project management, program delivery, defining project/MVP scope, Delivering the vision of IT products, management of project portfolios

Full Job Description

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you. As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits. To succeed at pladis you need to be **purpose-led** , **resilient** and **positive** to succeed here because we expect pace and **agility** , we insist on **collaboration** and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact Click “Apply” to get started. **Typical Career Level Responsibilities** * Will have considerable stakeholder management experience including potentially C-Suite level interactions * Experience creating strategy, business cases and organisational design * Extensive experience in developing IT solutions whilst ensuing value for IT solutions across a global platform * Will have project management experience and have led program delivery **Role Purpose** This role partners closely with global functions and applications to **analyse business needs** , **design robust digital and data solutions** , and **architect and manage technology capabilities** that accelerate innovation, experimentation, regulatory compliance, and product lifecycle management. The role will also provide flexible support to **Procurement** function, **ERP and integration** solution areas as needed — ensuring seamless alignment between systems and downstream operational processes. You will write requirements, design, plan, delivery and lead the solutions and IT projects at global and regional level. You will als

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