UniOps Portfolio & Performance Management Lead – NU

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR A UNIOPS PORTFOLIO & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT LEAD - NU

Location: Hofplein , Rotterdam – the Netherlands

Local conditions apply

Full-time/Part-time

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the Netherlands. If you are based outside of the Netherlands and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the Netherlands.

ABOUT UNILEVER        

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future. 

We want our business to flourish, and we know that our success depends on others flourishing around us. That's why our purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace, and why sustainable, long-term growth is at the heart of our business model.

This role involves driving the strategy delivery across domains, programs and teams of the BG, managing the BG x UniOps Digital transformation plan, managing cost transparency across digital portfolio, leveraging opportunities across product domain, and supporting the cost optimization within UniOps. This role will be key driver to ensure that UniOps is aligned to BGs prioritization and support adoption drive for embedded product usage for insights to action  

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE?

• Develop Strategic Portfolio Roadmap by understanding and translating BG strategy and context into a comprehensive view of the requirements and opportunities. Identify key capabilities and programs which will realize impact of the BG and present a view of the UniOps Portfolio by BG to the BG CDIO and BG LT, with cost visibility, benefits realization & deployment timelines 

• Maintain portfolio performance, vision and strategy: Formulate clear vision and strategy with the BG teams to drive the Performance metrics of the Digital capabilities against the BG Priorities and goals. Support BG CDIO, Strategy & Portfolio Owner & Domain Portfolio Lead in determining which BG demands to prioritize 

• Partnering with Products to manage delivery of the programs - Own the BG roadmap – presenting and tracking impact with cost visibility, benefits realization & timelines, to the BG CDIO and BG Leadership Team  

• Risk Management : Identify and escalate risks related to digital initiatives to relevant business stakeholders. Track outcomes from now, Next and Beyond plan with BG Leadership teams 

• Fostering Innovation : Collaborate with BG Transformation Lead & Domain Portfolio Lead to make decisions on project timings, structure and delivery. Support CDIO on BG Digital Transformation and Innovation 

• Driving strong joined up Governance between BG and Products: Support in defining KPIs for BG digital transformation projects. Track adoption & people dependent ROI of products deployed within the BG. Ensure necessary prioritization decisions are provided on backlog 

• Continuous Alignment and Improvements: Advocate for User-centric design. Facilitate UAT and drive superior experience to deliver value realization

EXPERIENCES WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Strategic Change Management experience in large, complex organizations 

• Technical Acumen – familiarity with digital technologies and technology trends 

• Strong leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills 

• Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills 

• Global Training and Learning delivery experience 

• Strong program management and project management skills 

• Must have Product Engagement experience on Cross domain at landing tech with BG 

• Experience Driving Digital steer committee for one BG and one of the functions preferably SC/Business Ops, Cust Ops .

• Critical Strategy thinking - must have managed OKR, Performance and working collaboration with Product teams .

• Process mapping (Ex: lean six sigma)  

SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR :  

• Global product / program leadership: Strong product / program management skills, with experience in leading complex transformations across multiple geographies  

• Digital expertise: Strong understanding of what good likes like and how to achieve it across data, analytics, ai and/or consumer tech  

• Influencing: Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills 

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute strategic plans that align with business objectives and drive transformation. 

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to map processes and identify opportunities for improvement  

• Financial Acumen: P&L understanding, and experience managing budgets at a managerial level 

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!

• Attractive total remuneration package: excellent company pension, bonus, share scheme.

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40%-60% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate.  For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office, you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products.

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products. 

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).

• Homework allowance

• Company laptop and mobile phone

• Green Mobility Policy.   

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

Looking forward to meeting you! 

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against. 

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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