Technology & Transformation Manager

About the vacancy
Location: Bunnik
Function: Information Services
Working experience: Meer dan 10 jaar
Job level: 30
Hiring manager: Evelien Sanders-de Boer  

Technology & Transformation Manager

Do you have experience working within an IT transformation environment? Can you demonstrate experience in using Technology to drive business growth and are you strong in influencing senior stakeholders across multiple business areas? If the answer is yes, we want to talk to you!

What are your responsibilities?

Vrumona’s ambition is to become a fact-based and data-driven organization, both within the Commerce and Supply Chain area. The Technology & Transformation Manager is responsible to define and implement the local OpCo IT strategy in alignment with the local OpCo business strategy and the Global GIS strategy, in order to support local business ambition and agenda. You bring external trends and developments, and translate it into relevant business insights.

You will drive the implementation of DevOps methods of working, between IT and the business. You will act as evangelist and educator in driving DevOps working, ensuring that both IT and the wider business understands changes to working practices (Agile, TPM, Lean etc). You will ensure that roles and capabilities needed to work in an DevOps manner are in place.

Your key responsiblities are:

• Understand the business priorities within Vrumona, and translate and help shape these priorities into an IT strategy and vision (including a holistic IT plan and budget).
• Understand the global IT priorities, strategies and integrate them effectively to Opco strategy.
• Stay well connected with the latest technology developments and act as a provider of technology content and insight to the MT. Gather, interpret and identify IT developments and trends within the business and the external market. Recommend and drive improvements and business opportunities (e.g. digitalization of interaction with customers, automation of supply processes (planning, production, logistics), predictive data analyses, etc).
• Gather, interpret and identify IT developments and trends within the business / market and recommend measures to the process owner if necessary.
• Ensure the execution of the strategic plan and constituent initiatives and projects, as well as management of the operational IT performance and business ownership.
• Define requirements and formulate service level agreements (SLA) with in- and external parties and, after approval of the customer, ensure the execution of the agreement in close co-operation with the Procurement department.
• Ensure that the value of existing technology is maximized and that the most appropriate decisions are taken on replacement of old.
• The full scope of production, business support and commerce require a solid, secure and flexible applications- and data architecture
• Lead the IT team and further develop and engage them to their full potential. Lead them beyond the evolution of the world of technology and let them make the difference by making smart decisions.

The Technology & Transformation Manager is responsible for all Supply Chain, Commerce and IT processes in Vrumona with both in-sourced and outsourced processes.

You will report to the General Manager Vrumona and the Regional IT Director.

Your working environment

Within Vrumona, you will be a part of the large MT. You will lead the IT team, consisting of 15 passionate professionals.

Your primary working location is Bunnik.

What do we expect from you?
You ideally have experience in both the Supply Chain and Commerce IT environment. You have managed IT systems projects, but more importantly you have experienced in shaping the future using change management to enable your vision. You are a connector with strong influencing skills especially with non-technical stakeholders.

Must haves:

• Master degree in Business Informatics, Information Technology, Business Administration or other relevant education.
• At least 6 years relevant IT experience and at least 2 years experience in a management role.
• Strong experience in Production Control Domain (ISA 95 levels) and digital innovation.
• Outstanding project/program and change management skills (including methods).
• Proven track record in connecting business needs to (innovative) IT solutions (strategic business partnering).
• Strong understanding of business processes and been capable to challenge status quo.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including understanding of how to build and maintain positive client and peer relationships.
• Experience in the assigned business domain Supply Chain, business support and Commerce.
• Experience with Enterprise and Domain architecture on application, data and integration.
• Experience with IT security standards.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written as oral.

You as a person are:

• A strategic business partner.
• A role model in leadership.
• A front runner in the way you shape the future.
• Strong in senior stakeholder management.
• Results and goal oriented.

What to expect from us

Working at VRUMONA means looking beyond the boundaries of your own job title. Your opinion and talents are important for every change and improvement. This means that you may be involved in a project that falls outside of your specialization. The salary differs per position within the company. It will be based upon the intensity of the job, the relevant work experience, and your education. Having fun in your work and a good balance between work and private life is equally important. The more you enjoy your job, the better your contribution to our products will be. A career with VRUMONA offers great challenges combined with exciting opportunities to own and grow your career in line with your aspirations. 

About HEINEKEN & Vrumona

Vrumona is the soft drinks company of HEINEKEN the Netherlands, located in Bunnik. VRUMONA has a varied portfolio, including brands such as Royal Club, Crystal Clear, SiSi, Sourcy, and Sourcy Vitaminwater. In addition, VRUMONA is the license holder and supplier of Pepsi, Rivella, 7UP, and Mountain Dew in the Netherlands.

Vrumona is a part of HEINEKEN, the leading international brewer, with more than 250 international and local beer and cider brands in more than 190 countries. Our colleagues come to work every day with pleasure to ensure our consumers can enjoy numerous beer and cider brands, such as HEINEKEN, Amstel, Brand, Desperados, Affligem, and Apple Bandit. In the Netherlands, HEINEKEN has three breweries, located in Den Bosch, Wijlre and Zoeterwoude, the latter being the largest brewery of Europe.

Interested?
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