Global Functions Demand Manager (IT Business Partner)

Brambles; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Brambles is seeking a Global Functions Demand Manager to facilitate the alignment of Technology Services with business objectives in a hybrid remote setup. This pivotal role involves managing technology demands, fostering stakeholder relationships, and ensuring seamless program delivery in support of finance operations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in IT project management and strong analytical skills to drive improvements in service delivery.

Qualifications

• 6+ years management information systems experience.
• Proven track record of managing IT projects or solutions.
• Fluency in English essential, Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between business and Technology Services teams.
• Manage demand for Technology Services and prioritize based on impact.
• Drive governance for demand management and strategic road-mapping.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (Desirable)

Scrum Master and Product Owner qualifications (Desirable)

Job description

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Global Functions Demand Manager (IT Business Partner)

Apply remote type Hybrid Remote locations Weybridge, Addlestone, United Kingdom Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR21226

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model .

Job Description

The Global Functions Demand Manager acts as a pivotal liaison between the business and Technology Services teams, ensuring the seamless identification, analysis, prioritization, and alignment of Information and Technology (I&T) demands with both regional and global business objectives. This role is instrumental in collaborating with the Finance Leadership Team to drive effective program governance, strategic road mapping, and the formulation of comprehensive program strategies and high-level plans for customer facing deliverables, ensuring a coordinated approach that supports customer excellence. By fostering strong partnerships and maintaining a strategic focus, you will contribute to the successful realization of business goals through optimized technology solutions that enhance the customer journey.

Major/Key Accountabilities

• Business Relationship:Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of Technology Services with business needs.
• Strategic Alignment:Understand the strategic objectives of the business function and identify how Technology Services (TS) can support and enhance these objectives. Responsible for creating and maintaining a TS strategic roadmap for the Finance function, proactively aligning regional and global strategic priorities.
• Demand Management:Gather and manage Finance related Technology Services demands from enhancements to large scale programmes. Prioritize these demands based on value accretive opportunities, feasibility, business impact, and resource availability. Maintain a demand pipeline, ensuring alignment with regional and global priorities. Ensure timely creation of Project Charters and business cases to aligned to the portfolio plan, enabling on time, quality and budget delivery of Finance Projects and Programs
• Solution Delivery:Collaborate with business and technology teams to translate regional/global requirements into technical solutions. Oversee the implementation of Technology Services projects to ensure they meet regional/global business needs and support post-implementation reviews.
• Project & Programme Support:Support the planning, execution, resource management and delivery of Technology Services projects to ensure they meet business requirements and are delivered on time and within budget.
• Governance and Reporting:Drive governance for the demand management process and strategic road-mapping with Business and Technology Services leadership teams. Provide regular updates on demand pipeline status, resource allocation, and project status.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:Communicate with Technology Services and Business Leadership to convey strategy, direction, and changes. In collaboration with Programme and Regional Leads, provide recommendations for project/program adjustments. Maintain clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders regarding the status and progress of IT demands.
• Reporting and Analytics:Monitor and manage the budget for IT demands, ensuring cost-effective use of resources. Generate regular reports on demand status, trends, and performance metrics to inform decision-making. Track the performance of IT demand management processes and make adjustments as needed to improve outcomes.

About You

• Proficiency in gathering, managing, and prioritizing Technology Services and resource demands based on business impact and resource availability.
• Stakeholder Management:Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of Technology Services with business needs.
• Strategic Thinking:Understanding of business strategic objectives and the ability to align Technology Services to support and enhance these objectives.
• Analytical Skills:Strong analytical abilities to evaluate feasibility, plan resource capacity, and make data-driven decisions.
• Communication:Excellent communication skills to convey strategy, direction, and changes to stakeholders and ensure clear and consistent updates on demand status and progress.
• Governance and Reporting:Experience in driving governance processes and providing regular updates on demand pipeline status, resource allocation, and project status.
• Problem-Solving:Ability to identify and resolve issues promptly and efficiently, ensuring the smooth execution of Technology Services projects.
• Budget Management:Skills in monitoring and managing budgets for IT demands, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Continuous Improvement:Commitment to identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing best practices to enhance demand management efficiency and effectiveness.

Experience and Qualifications

• 6+ years management information systems experience.
• Strong process and data skills.
• Practical, hands-on personality.
• Proven track record of managing IT projects or solutions supporting internal Finance Stakeholders.
• Proven experience of working on Finance projects related to compliance, controllership (P2P/I2C/R2R), statutory accounting, treasury, FP&A etc...
• Global business experience, including working remotely with globally scattered users and IT teams, including external partners (desirable).
• Working in a service business or CPG companies with a sophisticated supply chain (desirable).
• Essential: Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or relevant Business field preferred or equivalent combination of education/experience. Fluency in English.
• Desirable: Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred. Scrum Master and Product Owner qualifications (PSM/PSPO). Project/Program Management qualifications (PMP/PgMP). Fluency in Spanish.

As an inclusive employer, Brambles wants to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore encourage you to inform your Talent Acquisition Partner of any reasonable adjustments you might need to enable this to happen.

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Active Learning, Adaptability, Budget Management, Cross-Functional Work, Curiosity, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Information Technology Strategies, Initiative, IT Governance, Problem Solving, Relationship Management, Technology Project Management, Technology Roadmap

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [e-mail].

About Us

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model , for available positions.