pladis
biscuits and confectionery
ITSolutionsManager
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“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.
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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