Job Information
Mondelez International MDS BU Sr. Manager, DACH & CEE (m/f/d) in Bremen, Germany
Job 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 Sr. Director MDS DACH and Central & Eastern Europe 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 contribute
The Sr. Manager MDS DACH and Central & Eastern Europe BUs 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 Sr. Director, MDS DACH and Central & Eastern Europe BUs, which is the Head of Digital for those BUs.
Key responsibilities
Operational Excellence
Collaborate with MDS Functional Leads (e.g. D&A, Supply Chain, Finance, etc.) to track and review the critical issues faced by Business across local market
Owns Operational Excellence sessions to review critical issues with Global and Regional Leads
Partners with senior business and MDS stakeholders and link with local and regional MDS leads to resolve escalations and prioritization of work.
Responsible 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 initiatives.
Works closely and aligns with regional MDS Function Leads on application and technology strategy to prioritize investments in support of the local market business strategic needs.
Partners with business and MDS stakeholders and links with local and regional MDS leads for new projects and requests.
Owns the MDS agenda/input and delivery of special BU cross functional projects.
Portfolio Management
Collaborate with Global and MEU Portfolio team for the BU Portfolio details. Manage the impact to the BU of MEU or Global initiatives
Manage, track, and review the local Portfolio with regards to Status, Finances, and timelines.
Liaise with Stakeholders – Global Portfolio team, Region MDS Functional Leads
Engagement & MDS Site Leadership
Has a duty of care over the MDS population in the BU
Works collaboratively with hub / village leads to progress engagement / wellbeing activities within the BU
Owns or finds a suitable delegate (i.e. MDS Site services) to manage site specific matters within the remit of its BU
What you will bring
Knowledge, Experience and Education
Strong experience in MDS or business functions / IT in the consumer goods industry
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels.
Experience with senior level stakeholder management across the regional and market teams
Experienced in business strategy formulation, IT strategy formulation, business scenario development, and innovation.
Experience with analytics and/ or digital strategy
Knowledge of forecasting, modeling, and scenario development tools and techniques
Competent in business case development, business domain analysis, IT governance formulation, new technology evaluation, and IT risk management
Should be challenging and possess ability to convince and manage stakeholders
Fluent in English and German
Personal Skills and Characteristics
Strong strategic skills with the ability to anticipate business opportunities, think broadly when confronting issues, and lead change initiatives.
Naturally curious, with a passion for learning and finding new solutions that enhance business performance.
Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills with high levels of emotional intelligence.
Self-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 supervision
Candidate Profile
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.
Other Position Parameters
The role reports to the Sr. Director, MDS DACH and Central & Eastern Europe BUs, and is a member of the MDS MEU Extended Leadership Team.
The position is mandatorily located in Bremen, Germany.
The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland .
No Relocation support available, however for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy
Business Unit Summary
At Mondelez Europe, we are proud, not only of the iconic brands we make, but also of the people who make them. Our delicious products are created in 52 plants across Europe by more than 28,000 passionate people. We are the top maker of chocolate and biscuits and a leading maker of gum and candy. We make sure our powerful global brands and local jewels like Cadbury, Milka and Alpen Gold chocolates, Oreo, belVita, LU and Tuc biscuits get safely into our customers hands—and mouths. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.
Mondelēz 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.
Job Type
Regular
Experience Management
Global Business Services
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.