Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Deployment Leader

Job Opportunity: We are seeking a skilled professional to lead the deployment of our Supply Chain and Manufacturing solutions.

This role requires strong leadership skills, as you will be responsible for overseeing the rollout of all S4 HANA solutions across Diageo's regions and markets globally.

About the Function: Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers who source, produce, and deliver much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. With over 30,000 people working in Supply Chain and Manufacturing, it's an intricate and sophisticated operation that involves logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.

About the Role: This role will own the deployment of all S4 HANA solutions, integrations and capability solutions across Diageo's regions and markets globally, working with all functions to define and implement the delivery & rollout roadmap. The successful candidate will partner closely with the Business Sponsor, the D&T and Systems Integrator to complete this roadmap, delivering a successful global Business Transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hold full end-to-end accountability for the successful rollout of the Voyager program across all global Supply Chain & Procurement regions, categories, and functions, collaborating closely with the business and broader deployment team.
• Supply to the development and definition of deployment strategies, methodologies, and detailed plans.
• Supervise deployment activities, including ensuring accurate scoping of User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and handle UAT execution to ensure successful outcomes.
• Lead ongoing communication efforts with senior stakeholders, including Supply Chain & Procurement Steer Cos, using impactful engagement strategies to influence and align leadership.
• Build and implement effective communication strategies tailored to Supply Chain & Procurement users and stakeholders at all levels, driving awareness, understanding, and strong Sponsorship dedication to the Voyager program.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships across global, hub, and site levels, ensuring alignment among stakeholder groups within both the program and the wider business.
• Encouraging confidence, credibility to support a successful deployment.
• Ensure the Supply Chain & Procurement Change Management approach is fit for purpose and optimally executed to deliver the change agenda.
• Embed change across Supply Chain & Procurement regions, categories, and functions by building strong local ownership and an engaged Change Network.
• Develop the Supply Chain & Procurement training strategy, supervise training deployment, ensuring global content is adapted locally where needed.
• Supervise change and training efficiency, addressing risks and resistance to ensure successful adoption.
• Build and maintain value-driving relationships across the organisation, regions and markets that support business transformation programme.
• Having a detailed understanding on global strategies and fully aligned with strategic process and technology priorities with regions and by functions.
• Having a detailed understanding of the business strategy, actively challenge and build business decisions.
• Manage and maintain a high-performing team by setting clear expectations, encouraging a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Provide regular mentor, feedback, to build capability, drive engagement, and deliver results aligned with program objectives.

Requirements: We are looking for a Degree educated in relevant finance / accounting/ business with 12-15+ years' management experience across one of the following functions: Finance, Supply, Technology and change experience is strongly preferred. Experience in a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment SAP HANA S4 experience advantageous Fluent English knowledge

Why this opportunity? This is a unique chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and expertise, working with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional results.