Mondelēz InternationalDirector - Digital Business Partner – DACH (m/f/d)
Job Description
In Mondelez Digital Services (MDS), you will connect and empower every aspect of our global organization through excellence in process, data, technology, and services. This includes investing in growth-enabling solutions as well as systems that integrate our supply chain from procurement to manufacturing, and customer service to logistics. You will help Mondelēz International implement the right business capabilities, powered by better data and services to serve the needs of our Customer and Consumers.
The Position
The DACH (Deutschland, Austria, Switzerland) area has a net revenue of ~$2.6BN with strong plans to deliver our V2030 (Vision) Growth and Digital transformation. The cluster is a highly complex area with diverse markets/ businesses / brands, an aggressive growth agenda (both organic and inorganic), and with a demand for Technology and Digital interventions which continues to remain high.
The DACH BU Lead sits as part of the extended DACH Area team (along with the Country Managing Directors and Functional Directors) to drive the overall Digital Transformation.
The role is responsible for developing Digital strategies to enable top and bottom-line growth and delivering productivity and competitive advantage leveraging Digital technologies, driving Digital culture and Digital capabilities. S/he is overall accountable for all aspects of technology and shared service support leveraging regional and global digital services teams and services, ensuring base technology runs smoothly and effectively in the markets.
Candidate Profile
We seek a dynamic, business savvy and courageous digital leader with a strong track record of leading digital transformation and delivery via a matrix organization model in a multi-national and multi-functional business environment. S/he will be familiar with technology products and industry leading solutions relevant for FMCG industry. S/he will be familiar with operating in a BPO/ITO environment leveraging internal and external capabilities to own/deliver digital agenda and engage effectively business owners and technology teams accountable for delivery.
Knowledge, Experience and Education
You will bring a desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
Experience: extensive experience in IT and digital technology applied to business functions, preferably within the consumer goods industry.
Digital Acumen: proven experience in defining roadmaps and implementing digital capabilities & cutting-edge technologies, coupled with a strong understanding of how these capabilities drive business outcomes. Business acumen of DACH markets is a plus.
Strategic Execution: Proven experience in executing successful digital strategies that deliver sustainable earnings and a competitive advantage.
Governance Expertise: Deep understanding of governance models, IT security, and data & digital ethics, with experience in systemizing them within IT governance solutions.
Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functions, interact credibly with senior leadership, and drive results in a large, complex multinational organization.
Digital Product Expertise: Experienced in multitude of industry leading IT products - Sales tech (SFA, TPM, RGM), Consumer tech (CDP), Data Analytics (Data Hub), Emerging Technologies, ERP (SAP), and other Front and Back-office IT solutions
Education: Master’s degree in Technology, Business Management, Computer Science, or equivalent. Business Relationship Management, Data, and Digital certifications are a plus.
Personal Skills and Characteristics
Strategic Visionary: Anticipates market opportunities, drives change, and addresses challenges with innovative solutions.
Exceptional Communicator: Influences stakeholders through compelling storytelling and high emotional intelligence.
Resilient Leader: Thrives in ambiguity, confidently manages risk, and consistently delivers results.
People-Focused: Inspires and mentors others, adeptly resolving conflicts to foster a collaborative environment.
Curious Innovator: Passionate about learning and implementing cutting-edge solutions to enhance business performance.
Agile Influencer: Navigates and leads effectively within a global, virtual organization.
Other Position Parameters
The role reports to the MDS SVP Marketing, Sales, eCommerce and Regional CIO and is a member of the MDS MEU Leadership Team and DACH Leadership team.
High fluency in German and English is mandatory.
Business Unit Summary
Mondelēz International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We are leading the future of snacking with mouth-watering iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita, LU and Ritz biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Green & Blacks, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Philadelphia and Dairylea cheese; and Maynards Bassetts, Trebor and Trident gums. Our more than 80,000 colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. 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.
We 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
Relocation Support Available?
No Relocation support available, however for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy
Business Unit Summary
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 apply!
Our people make all the difference in our succes
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.
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 apply!
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Job Type
Regular
Relationship Management
Global Business Services