Sr. Digital Cluster Lead - UK and Nordics

Mars IS UK; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars IS UK is seeking a Sr. Digital Cluster Lead to enhance digital strategy and stakeholder engagement across the UK and Nordics. This role involves collaborating with leadership teams to define a strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with market objectives, and leveraging technology for business success. Candidates should have a strong background in digital technology and project management, with a proven ability to influence and engage diverse teams.

Benefits

Access to top-tier learning and development resources

Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in relevant business (IT or business function).
• Strong project management skills with familiarity with various tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Digital Technology Strategy

Program Management

Problem Analysis

Negotiating

Influencing

Project Management

Communication

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Sr. Digital Cluster Lead - UK and Nordics

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 in the region(s) to define and deliver 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 of delivering results in two or more of the following areas: Senior Stakeholder Management, Digital Technology Strategy, Program Management
• Strong consultative, problem analysis, negotiating, and influencing skills
• 8+ years of experience in relevant business (IT or business function)
• Strong project management skills with familiarity with various tools and techniques
• Ability to evaluate technology and process alternatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high interpersonal skills
• Customer-focused with demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with business leaders, IT personnel, and project teams

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Build credibility and rapport through open communication with internal and external stakeholders to achieve Pet Nutrition Europe objectives
• Engage with key PNE Cluster and regional teams to understand their strategies and challenges, and identify opportunities for technological improvements
• Define the Digital Technology strategic roadmap supporting cluster, market, and regional goals
• Lead PNE Cluster digital technology governance meetings to align strategy, prioritize investments, and address challenges
• Ensure implementation of company policies in accordance with legal, cultural, and business standards
• Collaborate with sponsors and managers to establish clear project outcomes, scope, approach, and business cases
• Monitor project progress through delivery, working with deployment and Digital Technology teams to realize benefits
• Coordinate with the Regional Program Office and Delivery Leads to facilitate project approvals
• Work with Digital Technology leaders across regions to promote solution reuse and minimize redundancy
• Stay informed about industry trends by networking with external experts and vendors, fostering innovation in the region

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse, talented colleagues guided by the Five Principles
• Join 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

Mars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities, and no penalty will result from such requests.