About Irish Distillers Irish Distillers are makers of some of the world's most well known and successful Irish Whiskeys.
Led by Jameson, in 2023 we proudly became a top 10 global spirit brand and a top 3 global whiskey brand.
Our ambition is to drive equity and value growth for Jameson, while seizing the premiumisation opportunity for our Prestige & Speciality brands including Redbreast, Midleton Very Rare, Powers, The Spot Range & Method & Madness.
At the core of everything we do is a collective spirit, a passion for our craft and a commitment to be sustainable and responsible at every step, from grain to glass.
Irish Distillers is part of Pernod Ricard, the number 2 worldwide producer of wines and spirits, with an unrivalled portfolio of premium brands including Absolut, Jameson, Chivas Regal, Malibu, Beefeater Gin, The Glenlivet, Ballatines, Martell cognac, Havana Club, Beefeater gin, Malibu, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob's Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo, and Kenwood wines.
Pernod Ricard's brands are distributed across 160+ markets and by its own salesforce in 73 markets.
About the Tech teamOur global Tech team operates in an agile manner within a dynamic product organization.
Immerse yourself in a collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and your contributions will play a direct role in shaping the path of our cutting-edge products.
As a key player in our agile setup, you'll have the opportunity to enhance efficiency, foster creativity, and play a pivotal role in our product development process.
Become part of a team that embraces adaptability and values continuous improvement, ensuring we stay at the forefront of global technology advancements.About the roleThe Business Engagement Lead is the voice of the Tech Function at the affiliates under his/her scope.
She/He promotes Tech products, provides advisory based on local expertise, ensures the capture of local needs & feedback to fuel local product strategy and roadmap and secure its continuous improvement.
She/He drives deployment and adoption of functional products in the affiliate(s) under his/her scope.What is involvedSecuring relevancy of Tech strategy and roadmapCreate a strong relationship with the Senior Leadership Team membersUnderstand Business Priorities and monitor pain points within Irish DistillersTranslate business priorities and pain points into ideas for product backlog, articulating them with global product teamsManagement and steering of Irish Distillers Tech roadmapWorking with Senior Leadership to understand business priorities and roadmapOwn and communicate market Tech roadmap to key stakeholdersEnsuring regular communication on overall tech status to Irish Distillers and Northern Europe Proximity DirectorsShare communication to appropriate scope during major incidentsDriving business engagement Act as the single point of contact for all tech-related matters in Irish DistillersParticipate in the Irish Distillers Leadership Meeting on the tech agenda, to present the evolution of the tech roadmap and lead arbitragePromote and align leaders on tech strategy and roadmapSecuring deployment and adoption of global productsOversee and support roll-out and change management activities performed by Proximity teams to ensure local adoption and value realization of global productsWhat are we looking for?Minimum of 10-15 years experience in an IT Leadership role with strong management experience of projects, processes and people.Strong business acumen with excellent change management, multi-tasking, project management and relationship management skills.Ability to manage significant budgets.Must have experience dealing with various levels within the companyDemonstrated expertise in large-scale IT environmentsProven track record of institutionalising leading-practice methodologies and processesExperience in various functional areas (e.g.
: sales & marketing, strategic planning, operations, etc.
)Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferable but not essentialWhat we offer We all want to be recognised for the work we do, and that comes with respect, being celebrated for your successes, and supported when things go wrong.
But challenging work also deserves to be rewarded and we take immense pride in the rewards and benefits we offer our people.
It is important to us to create the right conditions and supports that enable you to blend work, personal priorities, and well-being, regardless of your stage of life.
Some of offerings include; Hybrid working: A blended working arrangement where you can work 3 days where you work best Profit share: An annual profit share scheme to reward your contribution to the company's success.
Allowance: an annual allowance to spend on our portfolio of products and merchandise, for you to enjoy responsibly.
People Development: We enable continuous development for our people at every stage of their careers through our people development, online learning, and leadership training programmes.
Family leave: fully paid maternity, parent, and paternity leave, allowing you spend precious time with your new family member Parental Support: Our 'Reconnect' programme includes access to a workplace parenting coach, a phased return to work and a supportive environment for new parents Health & Wellbeing: Our Wellbeing Programme "THRIVE" supports employees across the three main pillars: Life, Body, and Mind Charity Days: up to 2 days paid leave every year to volunteer at a charity of their choice Like a well-blended whiskey, we believe that diverse perspectives make us better.
We welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, orientations, and differences, to create together the spirit that makes us great.
To learn more about our careers, go to our careers page www.irishdistillers.ie/careersIND1Job Posting End Date:2024-09-02