Brand Change and Innovation Project Manager

at  Diageo

Job Description :
Europe Brand Change and Innovation Project Manager
Location: Menstrie
Permanent
Join Our Supply Team
As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce and deliver 6.5 billion litres of world-leading products every year across 180 markets globally. Because of this huge undertaking, we rely on highly advanced systems as well as the very best talent to make sure our businesses continue to run smoothly. To give you some idea of the scale of our operation, over half of our 30,000 employees work in our supply chains. We have teams in over 100 sites across more than 30 countries, but what matters is that wherever you work, you’re part of a diverse, inclusive team where there are opportunities for everyone. Whether you work in planning, logistics, technical teams or manufacturing, you’ll be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation. We set ourselves the highest standards, and our practices have earned us international recognition. And it’s people with energy, dedication and problem-solving skills who’ll help us get even better. In return, we offer a world of opportunities for you to explore, to shape and progress your career.
Context
The role of Brand Change and Innovation Project Manager is part of the Brand Change and Innovation Strategy and Pipeline Team.
The Brand Change and Innovation Project Manager has responsibility for partnering with the business and categories to transform and disrupt how we deliver brand change and innovation projects. The role is instrumental in Diageo’s journey to become the most innovative, trusted and most respected consumer goods company in the world.
Working in partnership with the Brand Change and Innovation Leadership Team, categories, global BC&I teams as well as Innovation teams, this role will develop an end to end understanding of the project delivery process. They will seek out transformational process and technology changes that will help us to deliver the triple win of cash, carbon and cost.
The BC&I project manager will partner with key stakeholders across the categories and business to develop and implement best practice that will ensure the business can deliver strategic objectives of enabling growth, drive profitability, digitise supply chain and procurement as well as delivering our spirit of progress society 2030 goals.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsibility to deliver improve and transform projects that will allow the business to deliver on strategic goals
• Develop an end to end understanding of project delivery process
• Proactively seek out transformational process and technology changes that will enhance the delivery of innovation and brand change projects
• Partner with categories, brand change teams globally and demand colleagues to influence and deliver opportunities for future innovations that will push the boundaries of our brands’ potential.
• Future focused to amplify the ambition for the categories.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in relevant Project Management or Technical Field or relevant experience
• Extensive experience in technical, planning, innovation, or manufacturing
• Ability to build strong partner relationships across the business
• Strong work experience within an FMCG company preferred
• Analytical, strong attention detail and ability to understand and develop Key Performance Indicators.
• Good financial and commercial understanding of COGS, GM and our costing process.
• Good interpersonal and influencing skills
• Good at networking to establish excellent relationships at all levels. Approachable and able to provide clear and concise information
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with and influence partners throughout the organization.
• Must be a great teammate with proven interpersonal skills.
• Good IT Skills and the capability to build detailed knowledge of our systems.
• Knowledge of automation tools and systems such as power apps, winshuttle and other relevant tools is an advantage

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a better world. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.
Join us, and you’ll be part of an organisation that embraces diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of — and help build — an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, approaches, and more. And you’ll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate.
About Us
With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 dedicated people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands.
Join us and you’ll collaborate, explore, and innovate. Challenge and be challenged. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll build brands consumers love.
We value each other and celebrate different perspectives. In our inclusive culture, you’ll have the backing you need to test new ideas and learn from them. Harness your passion and desire to grow as you make your mark. Let’s unlock a brighter, more exciting future together.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. To achieve this, we need the world’s very best people. We’re looking for people with curiosity, creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
Worker Type :
Regular
Primary Location:
International Supply Technical Centre – Menstrie
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2024-08-2

Please refer the Job description for details