Digital Solutions Manager

The HEINEKEN Company; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Auckland is seeking a Digital Solutions Manager to drive the digital evolution of DB Breweries. You'll lead a high-impact team, manage digital strategies, and foster partnerships to deliver innovative solutions. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in digital solutions, including leadership roles, and is passionate about agile methodologies. This position offers flexible work arrangements, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

3% employer contribution to KiwiSaver

Monthly beverage allowance

Free learning and wellbeing tools

Flexible work arrangements

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in digital solutions or related fields.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in managing digital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Digital Solutions team.
• Define and execute the digital product strategy.
• Manage relationships with strategic technology partners.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Agile mindset

Mentoring and leadership

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business Management, Computer Science, or related

Tools

SAP

Anaplan

Dynamics365

Job description

Location: Ōtāhuhu, Auckland, New Zealand

Contract Type: Full-time Fixed-term Contract until June 2027

As Digital Solutions Manager , you will be the strategic force behind delivering enterprise digital solutions across DB Breweries—leading a high-impact team of solution architects, business analysts, and project managers. You’ll define and execute the digital product strategy and enterprise architecture roadmap in alignment with HEINEKEN’s global D&T vision, evolving DB’s core systems into a future-ready digital ecosystem. With platforms like SAP, Anaplan, Dynamics365, FuturMaster, and API integrations at your command, you’ll champion innovation, build team capability, and foster strong partnerships across business functions and technology providers. From mentoring talents and managing strategic vendors to delivering impactful solutions and coaching agile ways of working, your leadership will ensure every digital product drive measurable business value.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performing Digital Solutions team, bringing in new digital capabilities and fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Build team capability through targeted upskilling, mentoring, and exposure to global networks.
• Define and execute the digital product strategy and enterprise architecture roadmap, aligned with HEINEKEN’s global and regional D&T strategy.
• Drive adoption and governance of digital platforms and services, ensuring alignment with global standards and supporting DB’s transition to a modern Digital Backbone.
• Partner effectively with business leaders and stakeholders, owning the digital solution portfolio and delivering measurable value through strategic solutions and analytics.
• Collaborate across HEINEKEN’s global and regional teams, using agile methods to deliver key product roadmaps and scalable solutions.
• Manage relationships with strategic technology partners (e.g., DXC, IBM), ensuring service quality, cost-effectiveness, and seamless integration with internal teams.
• Design and deliver impactful digital solutions, balancing cost, time, value, and complexity while solving business pain points and promoting agile ways of working.

Your Background and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Management, Computer Science, Analytics, Engineering, or a related digital field.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in digital solutions or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership role working closely with business stakeholders and digital teams.
• Proven track record in governing, implementing, and driving digital projects, including managing external vendors and cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated ability to hire, mentor, and develop talent, building a team that delivers operational excellence.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear business value.
• Agile mindset with a passion for learning new technologies and ways of working, and the ability to confidently engage both business leaders and technical teams.

At DB Breweries, we are part of the global HEINEKEN family. We don’t just brew beer — we brew bold ideas. You’ll be part of a collaborative, future ‑ focused team and organisation that ’ s redefining what digital means in the beverage and FMCG industry. With the backing of HEINEKEN ’ s global network and the freedom to innovate locally, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Ready to lead the digital evolution at DB Breweries? APPLY NOW!!

Please note: We are not accepting candidates from recruitment agencies for this role.

When you join DB Breweries, you join the global HEINEKEN whānau, where everyone is encouraged to be themselves, contribute their ideas, learn, and grow as part of one of the largest beer and cider brewing companies in the world spanning 70 countries.

We believe diverse views make great brews, and the vibe in our team is very much reflected in our four values: PASSION for consumers and customers,CAREfor people and planet,ENJOYMENTof life, and COURAGEto dream and pioneer.

We offer a great range of employee benefits and positive culture which includes:

• 3% employer contribution to your KiwiSaver.
• Monthly allowance of beer, RTDs, cider or zero alcohol beverages.
• Free learning and wellbeing tools and leadership development programmes.
• As a member of Mind The Gap, we’re committed to addressing gender pay gaps and we’ve also supported the Pacific Pay Gap Inquiry.
• Flexible work arrangements for roles that can be performed remotely including work-from-home up to two days each week.
• Free parking.