Sr. Digital Cluster Lead - UK and Nordics

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

Job summary

A leading company in the pet nutrition sector seeks a Sr. Digital Cluster Lead to enhance digital strategies across the UK and Nordics. This role involves collaboration with leadership teams to develop a strategic digital roadmap, ensuring technology aligns with market objectives. Candidates should possess extensive experience in digital technology strategy and stakeholder management, with strong project management skills.

Benefits

Access to top-tier learning and development resources

Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in business, IT, or related functions.
• Strong project management skills with familiarity with various tools and techniques.
• Ability to evaluate technology and process alternatives.

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 strategies.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Digital Technology Strategy

Program Management

Problem Analysis

Negotiating

Influencing

Project Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

Job description

Here is a refined version of the job description with improved formatting and clarity:

Sr. Digital Cluster Lead - UK and Nordics, Windsor

Client: Mars IS UK

Location: Windsor, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

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 in the region(s) to define and deliver a strategic digital technology 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 Senior Stakeholder Management, Digital Technology Strategy, Program Management, with strong consultative, problem analysis, negotiating, and influencing skills
• 8+ years of relevant experience in business, IT, or related 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 and high interpersonal skills
• Customer-focused with demonstrated ability to build productive relationships across diverse stakeholders, including business leaders, IT personnel, and project teams

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 how technology can improve business performance
• Define the Digital Technology strategic roadmap supporting cluster, market, and regional goals
• Lead digital technology governance meetings to align strategies, prioritize investments, and address challenges
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, cultural specifics, and business practices
• Collaborate with sponsors and managers to define project scope, approach, and business case
• Monitor project progression and work with deployment teams to realize benefits
• Coordinate with the Regional Program Office and Delivery Leads for project approvals
• Collaborate with digital leaders in other regions to promote solution reuse and minimize redundancy
• Stay updated on digital trends by networking with external experts and vendors, and promote 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 during the application process.