Title:  Transformation Programme Manager

Transformation Programme Manager

Function: Transformation Management Office

Salary: c£80,000 DoE plus 15% benefits allowance (can be taken as cash), and further benefits listed below

Contract: Permanent

Location: Edinburgh – City Centre

Latest Closing Date: 10th April 2025 Please note where we receive high volumes of applications, we may choose to close the vacancy early so don't delay applying!

The Transformation Management Office is at the heart of HEINEKEN UK (HUK), driving critical change across the business. Our transformation journey is focused on delivering balanced growth by investing in commercial capabilities while enhancing productivity and reducing costs. At the same time, we’re gearing up for the deployment of the Digital Backbone—HEINEKEN’s next-generation global ERP and technology framework—set to launch in 2026.

Across HEINEKEN, we’re executing major regional and global transformation programmes across our all of our business functions to drive both grow and efficiency. With HEINEKEN increasingly leveraging its global scale, more transformation initiatives will be introduced in the UK in the coming years.

This transformation is built on a cutting-edge technology framework comprising a standardised ERP, industry-leading Business Platforms, and Digital Products. HEINEKEN operates in a complex legacy systems environment, and in 2025, we launched a portfolio of projects to streamline operations, align with global standards, and ensure we’re ready for the global rollout beginning 2026.

About the Role
The Transformation Programme Manager is responsible for orchestrating the execution of selected global, regional and local transformation programmes which support the overall HUK transformation journey.

Operating within a structured governance framework, you’ll hold project leads accountable for delivering against defined plans and milestones, ensuring optimal value realisation in line with HUK’s strategic investments.

Collaboration with senior stakeholders across the business will be key, ensuring that process improvements driven by technology and new ways of working create maximum value while eliminating inefficiencies.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across HUK Commercial functions, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and Integrated Communications, ensuring smooth change adoption, minimal business disruption, and clear communication throughout the transformation journey.

Key Accountabilities:

• Drive disciplined execution of transformational programmes ensuring clear milestones and progress tracking
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders, securing advocacy for required changes, risk mitigation, and resource commitment
• Champion best-practice project management, embedding common ways of working, tools, and capabilities for speed, collaboration, and quality delivery
• Mobilise and optimise resources to meet transformation demands while balancing availability and priorities
• Embed Change Management principles into programme execution, ensuring comprehensive stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Monitor programme costs, proactively identifying risks and opportunities to ensure financial and operational success
• Provide the UK Management Team with clear visibility on programme execution, cross-project dependencies, risks, and opportunities
• Track and report on programme benefits, actively working with leadership teams to mitigate risks to value delivery
• Ensure solutions align with the Transformation framework and, where possible, with global Heineken processes and best practices
• Develop and deliver a compelling communication strategy to engage colleagues and build advocacy for change across the business

Who we’re looking for
Operating at a senior leadership level, you’ll work closely with key transformation leads across Commercial functions, Finance, Digital & Technology, Legal, and Integrated Communications, whilst also identifying transformation champions to drive momentum.

This role calls for an inspiring leader with a talent for shaping and guiding governance structures, fostering alignment through clear reporting rhythms, and orchestrating impactful change programmes. You’ll bring people together across functions and senior leadership teams to drive progress with a structured yet adaptable approach.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven expertise in leading large-scale change and transformation programmes, ideally including ERP transformations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strategic planning and execution capabilities.
• High commercial acumen with a focus on customer and consumer impact.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

As this role is office/site based, please note we currently operate a hybrid working framework which allows us to capture the benefits of both working in the office and at home. For full time roles, we work a minimum of 3 days in the office, a Tuesday and Thursday are for all, with the third day being defined by the colleague.

Our Benefits:
As part of the team, along with your salary you’ll also receive;

• An annual bonus
• 15% of base salary flexible benefits (can be taken as cash)
• Company funded Private Medical Healthcare
• Double matched pension (up to 10%)
• 35 days holiday
• A monthly case of our delicious ciders and beers!
• Comprehensive Opportunities to develop.

You’ll also get the opportunity to get involved with one of our colleague networks where groups of colleagues from all over the business work together to ensure we’re always working towards being a diverse and inclusive company.

The application
If you like what you’ve read and want to explore this opportunity further, please apply before the closing date listed at the top of the advert.

Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so don’t delay!

If you need any adjustments made to support your application, for example if you require information in different formats, or if you have any accessibility issues, then we’re more than happy to review our processes – please feel free to get in touch with us as recruitment@heineken.co.uk.

In all likelihood the ideal candidate for this role won’t meet every single requirement in this advert, in fact we all need the opportunity to grow and develop in role.  We understand some applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every single qualification. The team at HEINEKEN would encourage you to submit an application if the advert has piqued your interest rather than ruling yourself out based on any self-limiting beliefs. You never know, you may be exactly what we’re looking for!

Who We Are:
We’ve 150 years of brewing history and are proud of this legacy. Yet we’re sure our best days are ahead of us. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play as we dream big, set bold ambitions and push the boundaries. We support colleagues on this journey with development opportunities and unique experiences to help them reach their full potential.

Apply today to discover Your Future, Untapped.