Head of Innovation and Automation at The Magnum Ice Cream Company

pune, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Rpa, Workflow Engines, Low-code/No-code Platforms, Ai/Ml, Nlp, Genai, Cloud Platforms, Ocr, Lean/Six Sigma, Enterprise Architecture, Apis, Microservices, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Program Governance, Change Management

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Looking for Your Dream Job? Join The Magnum Ice Cream Company! Role Title: Head – Innovation & Automation Function: Technology / Transformation Location: Pune,India Role Purpose: The Head of Innovation & Automation will lead Magnum’s enterprise‑wide digital innovation agenda, driving automation, AI/ML adoption, process re‑engineering, and next‑generation technology solutions that accelerate business efficiency, scalability, and customer excellence. This role will spearhead the discovery, design, and deployment of automation frameworks, ensuring measurable value creation across operations, customer experience, compliance, and technology functions. Key Responsibilities 1. Innovation Strategy & Leadership Define and lead Magnum’s innovation roadmap aligned with business strategy and long‑term transformation goals. Identify emerging technologies (AI, ML, NLP, RPA, GenAI, low‑code platforms, workflow engines) to strengthen competitive advantage. Drive a culture of innovation through idea‑harvesting, experimentation labs, and rapid prototyping models. 2. Automation & Digital Transformation Lead end‑to‑end automation initiatives across business units, including RPA, workflow redesign, smart analytics, and intelligent automation. Build and scale Automation CoE (Centre of Excellence) to ensure standardized governance, prioritization, architecture, and delivery frameworks. Oversee process discovery, value assessments, feasibility analysis, and automation‑led optimization. 3. AI, Data & Analytics Enablement Partner with data teams to design AI‑driven solutions improving forecasting, pattern recognition, fraud detection, and operational decision‑making. Implement automation‑ready data ecosystems, leveraging analytics platforms for real‑time insights. 4. Stakeholder Management & Governance Collaborate with Business Heads, Product, Operations, Finance, HR, and Technology teams to ensure seamless adoption of automation solutions. Establish KPIs and governance dashboards to track business impact, ROI, automation throughput, stability, and productivity gains. Present quarterly innovation outcomes to leadership and board-level stakeholders. 5. Delivery Excellence Manage end‑to‑end project delivery including requirement analysis, PoC development, UAT, change management, and enterprise deployment. Ensure all automation solutions comply with IT security, risk, compliance, and data governance frameworks. Oversee vendor evaluations, tool selection, contracts, and external technology partnerships. Key Skills & Competencies Technical Skills Strong understanding of automation technologies: RPA (UiPath / Automation Anywhere), workflow engines, low‑code/no‑code platforms. Experience in AI/ML models, analytics tools, OCR, NLP, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP). Knowledge of enterprise architecture, system integrations, APIs, microservices. Expertise in digital transformation methodologies, Lean/Six Sigma preferred. Leadership & Behavioral Skills Strategic thinking with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills. Ability to influence at CXO and senior leadership levels. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and program governance skills. Demonstrated capability to lead cross‑functional teams in a matrix environment. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Business (Master’s degree preferred). 12–18+ years of experience in digital transformation, automation, innovation, or enterprise technology leadership. Proven track record of delivering automation at scale with measurable business impact. Experience leading Automation/Innovation CoEs is highly desirable. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TMICC embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE? Disclaimer Equal Opportunity Employer: TMICC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now! #TMICC ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY: With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization : · We are all about growth · We operate with speed and simplicity · We win together with fun · We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry · We care and challenge · We are experts in the Ice Cream Category ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE? Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application. You may notice references to Unilever, as well as Unilever’s policies and terms and conditions, on this career site. This is because we are still sharing some services under the terms of our separation from the company. Please be aware that your application and the information you submit via this site will go directly and exclusively to The Magnum Ice Cream Company for roles within The Magnum Ice Cream Company . If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! Grow Fast. Make an Impact. Shape the Future of Ice Cream. If you want to grow fast, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you. At The Magnum Ice Cream Company, we offer a unique mix of global scale and start-up spirit, being a €8.3billion powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. With career opportunities in over 40 markets, this is a place where growth, innovation, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. A place where you have the freedom to disrupt and grow. A place where we operate with speed and agility, amongst diverse and inclusive teams in an environment where we care for and challenge each other at the same time. Join us as we create extraordinary careers - just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments. Because life tasted better with ice cream.

Responsibilities

The Head of Innovation and Automation will define and lead the enterprise-wide digital innovation roadmap, focusing on identifying emerging technologies and driving a culture of experimentation and rapid prototyping. This role is responsible for leading end-to-end automation initiatives, building the Automation CoE, and partnering on AI-driven solutions to enhance business efficiency and customer excellence.