Mondelez Digital Services

Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.In Mondelez’s Digital Services (MDS), you will connect and empower your BU business partners with every aspect of our global MDS organization through excellence in process, technology, and services. You will partner with business stakeholders across all functions to understand business objectives and IT/Service opportunities. You work with the Director MDS DACH BUs to co-create business digital strategy. You will partner with the broader MDS organization (and business) to define roadmaps, oversee execution, and ensure sufficiency of support models. You will have direct impact on digital maturity of the BUs and for unlocking business value (sales, cost, cash) via MDS solution portfolio.How you will contributeThe Mondelez Digital Services (MDS) Business Unit (BU) Manager DACH is a member of the Mondelēz Europe (MEU) MDS Extended Leadership Team, located in Bremen, Germany. It is a highly visible role that bridges between BU leadership, BU business stakeholders and Global MDS function. As a face of MDS in the BU the span of accountability is very wide from infrastructure & Cyber Security, through global solutions (e.g. SAP) and services (e.g. Order to Cash) all the way to local IT applications. This includes financial health behind existing solutions and portfolio of projects. It is a single contributor role with possible growth to people manager in the future. The role is also responsible to ensure compliance of all digital initiatives activated in the markets with local labor and data privacy law, including support in obtaining approval by Works Council (in partnership with HR). The role reports to Director, MDS DACH and Central, which is the Head of Digital for those BUs.Key responsibilities Operational ExcellenceCollaborate with MDS Functional Leads (e.g. D&A, Supply Chain, Finance, etc.) to track and review the critical issues faced by Business across local marketOwns Operational Excellence sessions to review critical issues with Global and Regional LeadsAct as the single point of contact to the senior business and MDS stakeholders and link with local and regional MDS leads to resolve escalations and prioritization of workResponsible for communication around deployment of global MDS policies and new ways of working impacting the Business.Responsible for implementing and running the MDS governance with the business BU Digital Strategy Develops an intimate understanding of the local business and market sales strategy and connect with MDS Function Leads to trigger relevant initiativesWorks closely and aligns with regional MDS Function Leads on application and technology strategy to prioritize investments in support of the local market business strategic needsPartners with business and MDS stakeholders and links with local and regional MDS leads for new projects and requestsOwns the MDS agenda/input and delivery of special BU cross functional projectsPortfolio ManagementCollaborate with Global and MEU Portfolio team for the BU Portfolio details. Manage the impact to the BU of MEU or Global initiativesManage, track, and review the local Portfolio with regards to Status, Finances, and timelinesResponsible for the budget cycle adherence for MDS initiatives from ideation to benefits realization trackingLiaise with Stakeholders – Global Portfolio team, Region MDS Functional LeadsEngagement & MDS Site Leadership Has a duty of care over the MDS population in the BUWorks collaboratively with hub / village leads to progress engagement / wellbeing activities within the BUOwns or finds a suitable delegate (i.e. MDS Site services) to manage site specific matters within the remit of its BUActs as the single point of contact for the local Work Council for any technology related mattersWhat you will bringKnowledge, Experience and Education Strong experience in MDS or business functions / IT in the consumer goods industryExcellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levelsExperience with senior level stakeholder management across the regional and market teamsExperienced in business strategy formulation, IT strategy formulation, business scenario development, and innovationExperience with analytics and/ or digital strategyKnowledge of forecasting, modelling, and scenario development tools and techniquesCompetent in business case development, business domain analysis, IT governance formulation, new technology evaluation, and IT risk managementShould be challenging and possess ability to convince and manage stakeholdersNative German and Fluent in EnglishPersonal Skills and CharacteristicsStrong strategic skills with the ability to anticipate business opportunities, think broadly when confronting issues, and lead change initiativesNaturally curious, with a passion for learning and finding new solutions that enhance business performanceExcellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills with high levels of emotional intelligenceSelf-driven and results oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality and organizational advancement.Ability to work in an ambiguous environment with minimal supervisionComfortable with operating in a matrix organization and with a hands-on mindset and attitudeWe particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities. For further support during the application process, please contact the local employee representation for people with disabilities at SBV-We seek a dynamic, technology savvy and business-oriented IT professional with a strong track record of business engagement, leading successful transformation and technology strategies at the market/region level in a multi-national business. A perfect candidate will have growth mindset, thrive in ambiguity and constantly question status quo to unlock more business value with digital. They will also have the courage and change management skills to bring his/her business partners along.The role can also be offered on a part-time basis (80%+).Relocation Support Available? No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit SummaryWe value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to applyOur people make all the difference in our succesMondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Excited to grow your career?We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to applyIF YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION OR DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECRUITERJob TypeRegularExperience ManagementGlobal Business Services