Sr. Digital Cluster Lead - UK and Nordics

JR United Kingdom; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sr. Digital Cluster Lead to drive digital strategy across the UK and Nordics. The role involves collaborating with leadership teams to define and execute a strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with market objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital technology, excellent stakeholder management skills, and over 8 years of relevant experience. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Access to top-tier learning and development resources

Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in IT or business functions.
• Strong project management skills with familiarity with various tools.
• Customer-focused with ability to build productive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Build credibility and rapport through open communication with stakeholders.
• Define the Digital Technology strategic roadmap supporting cluster goals.
• Lead governance meetings to align strategy and prioritize investments.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Digital Technology Strategy

Program Management

Consultative Skills

Problem Analysis

Negotiating

Influencing Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

Job description

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Sr. Digital Cluster Lead - UK and Nordics, Maidenhead

Client:

Mars IS UK

Location:

Maidenhead, UK

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted: 25.05.2025

Expiry Date: 09.07.2025

Job Description:

We are searching for an experienced Digital professional to build trusted relationships with the Cluster leadership teams, understand market objectives, and leverage technology to support our strategy. The PNE Cluster Sr Lead will collaborate with functional leaders and Digital Technology teams across regions to define and execute a Digital Technology strategic roadmap aligned with market and regional ambitions.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Computer Science
• Proven track record in two or more of the following areas: Senior Stakeholder Management, Digital Technology Strategy, Program Management, strong consultative skills, problem analysis, negotiating, and influencing skills
• 8+ years of relevant experience in business (IT or business functions)
• Strong project management skills with familiarity with various tools and techniques
• Ability to evaluate technology and process alternatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, high interpersonal skills
• Customer-focused with demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with business leaders, IT personnel, and project teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Build credibility and rapport through open communication with stakeholders to achieve Pet Nutrition Europe objectives
• Engage with PNE Cluster and regional teams to understand their strategies and challenges, and identify opportunities for technology-driven improvements
• Define the Digital Technology strategic roadmap supporting cluster, market, and regional goals
• Lead governance meetings to align strategy, prioritize investments, and address challenges
• Ensure policy implementation aligns with legal requirements, cultural specifics, and business practices
• Collaborate with sponsors and managers to define project scope, approach, and business case
• Monitor project progression through delivery, working with deployment teams to realize benefits
• Coordinate with the Regional Program Office and Delivery Leads for project approval processes
• Work with regional and segment Digital Technology leaders to identify reusable solutions and minimize overlaps
• Stay updated on digital trends and foster innovation by networking with external experts and vendors

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse, talented colleagues guided by the Five Principles
• Be part of a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow
• Access to top-tier learning and development resources, including Mars University
• Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations during the application process are available upon request, without penalty.