Job Description :

The Voyager Programme has the strategic objective of transforming Diageo’s business capabilities, leveraging data & digital technology, to create a competitive edge in the marketplace.

Diageo is embarking on an exciting and significant Business Transformation Programme underpinned by SAP S/4 HANA. Through this programme Diageo aims to drive process and data standardization and simplification. This programme will be delivered over a multi-year period with global geographic reach.

Diageo is therefore seeking a Commercial Functional Process Lead who has excellent functional and leadership capabilities to optimally deliver this Business Transformation Programme in Diageo’s fast-paced environment. They will have a strong grasp of best-in-class processes and business capabilities, creating the bridge between business capability today and those required to deliver our business goals in the S4 SAP Environment.

The Commercial Functional Process Lead will be a member of the LT for the Voyager Business Transformation Programme with dedicated responsibilities for ensuring the design and delivery of Voyager meets the business requirements

This Role will lead the design of the Commercial global solution across Diageo’s functions, regions, and markets, working with our partners IBM and Accenture to define global processes and deliver the Voyager roadmap. Partnering closely with the Commercial Global Process Owner, D&T to execute against this roadmap, delivering a successful global Business Transformation solution. This programme will include complementary S4 Technologies – such as SAC, Salesforce, Group Reporting, etc. as required

• Supports a successful implementation of end-to-end processes by considering the needs of the business in line with the Steering Committee success factors

• Connects requirements from all hubs and sites

• Supports in analysing and communicating Change Impacts

• Is responsible for provision of content for global training material development

• Support business cutover activities and associated planning

Leadership Skills

• Build and maintain value driving relationships across the organisation, regions and markets that support business the business transformation programme.

• Champion Voyager programme and the benefits it drives

• Having a thorough understanding of the business strategy, actively challenge and build business decisions.

• Ability to hold tension between local preferences and global design to drive the right outcome for Diageo as a whole

• Degree educated in relevant business.

• 8-10 years’ experience in management of commercial functions / transformation experience is strongly preferred.

• Experience in a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment

• SAP HANA S4 experience advantageous

• Fluent English knowledge

Commercial Acumen: Understand the whole business operation in detail and can see connections across departments to see the big picture. Aware of competitors for existing core business. Recognizes key trends and industry characteristics.

Influencing: Establish relationships with teams across business units and markets. Proven ability to impact and influence, at a senior stakeholder level, virtually across markets with solid networking, influencing & communication skills.

Effective Communication: Construct short story lines, adapt documents and presentations for the intended audience (complexity, detail, altitude). Presents material in a clear confident manner & manages non-verbal communication, in service to message.

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

1HQ

Additional Locations :

Amsterdam, Budapest

Job Posting Start Date :

2024-05-16

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.

Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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