Manager Digital Enablement

Colgate-Palmolive; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 109,600 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Minimum 15 vacation/PTO days

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Piscataway, New Jersey is seeking a Global Supply Chain Digital Enablement Manager to drive the digital enablement strategy. This high-visibility role demands a blend of leadership, digital expertise, and collaboration to empower teams with AI and analytics use.

Successful candidates will have significant experience in supply chain operations, along with a strong educational background. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in supply chain operations or data analytics.
• 3+ years of experience managing large-scale capability building programs.
• Digital proficiency to guide technical curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Own the GSC digital enablement strategy and assess digital skills gaps.
• Lead the upskilling program and manage the three-tier progression framework.
• Build and scale the digital developer community across all levels.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Data Science

Digital Transformation

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number #173698 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Global Supply Chain (GSC) Digital Enablement Manager

The Global Supply Chain (GSC) Digital Enablement Manager will create a future‑ready talent engine to power Colgate's GSC 2030 Moonshot Strategy. Reporting to the Director, GSC Operational Analytics & Strategy, this high‑visibility role demands a rare blend of business mindset, deep digital knowhow, fast learning agility for evolving technologies, critical and strategic thinking, and cross‑functional collaboration – enabling hundreds of supply chain business developers to build capabilities in data, AI, analytics and process automation. A flagship initiative is ONE Dev, GSC's unified global developer upskilling program.

Responsibilities

• Own the GSC digital enablement strategy – conducting GSC digital skills gap assessments, defining the multi‑year upskilling roadmap, and continuously evolving programs to align with emerging digital priorities, AI advancements and evolving supply chain technology landscape
• Lead the upskilling program end‑to‑end – managing the three‑tier progression framework (Pipeline → Certified → Center of Excellence), governing the developer persona curriculum, and curating skill badges, certification standards and training content while embedding Gen AI as an accelerator throughout the learning journey
• Build and scale the digital developer community at all levels – establishing a consistent, unified community model where division and local digital leads run localized communities in their own time zones consistently, orchestrating recruitment campaigns, community of practice sessions, group chats, competitions, the points program and recognition mechanisms that sustain engagement and drive measurable progression
• Connect enablement to business impact through HIVE project deployment – managing and governing the deployment of certified developers to strategic HIVE projects based on functional expertise, divisional alignment and capacity; tracking developer performance to ensure talent readiness translates into project delivery excellence
• Partner with HR, division leadership and GSC functional leads – integrating upskilling milestones into talent reviews, performance management and career development frameworks; reporting program KPIs and developer success stories to GSC Leadership Team to secure sustained investment and organizational buy‑in
• Collaborate with division digital leads to drive collective success – partnering with division digital leads to co‑own upskilling outcomes through joint planning, shared resources and unified standards; ensuring consistent program execution across all divisions while empowering local adaptation, building a scalable model where global strategy and local energy reinforce each other

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Engineering or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in supply chain operations or data and analytics, digital transformation or technology enablement within a global enterprise environment
• 3+ years of experience designing and managing large‑scale capability building, upskilling or learning programs with measurable outcomes
• Demonstrated digital proficiency sufficient to credibly guide technical curriculum development
• Proven track record of managing cross‑functional, multi‑regional stakeholders and driving alignment across diverse teams in a matrixed organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or FMCG supply chain operations, with working knowledge of planning, logistics, manufacturing or procurement functions
• Familiarity with Gen AI concepts, agentic workflows and emerging AI/ML applications in a supply chain context
• Strong program management and change management competencies, with the ability to influence without authority and inspire adoption across all organizational levels
• Demonstrated alignment with LIFT principles – particularly Leading with Purpose, Innovating for Growth and Fostering Teamwork – and the ability to champion a culture of continuous learning and digital curiosity
• Experience building and managing communities of practice, developer ecosystems or technical certification programs at global scale

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range $109,600.00 - $155,000.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit‑sharing, and long‑term incentives for Executive‑level roles. Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation. For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.