British American Tobacco BAT Jobs IT Manager SAC

August 5, 2018 admin

British American Tobacco BAT Jobs IT Manager SAC: British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) is a market leading, global organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future. Thanks to our people we have continued to deliver growth and exceed expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace.

Our aim is to become the leading tobacco company in each of our markets by providing excellent products with confidence and responsibility expected of global consumer brands.

Job Title: Marketing & Senior IT Manager
Reports To: Marketing and Regional IT Manager
Function: Information Technology
Career family Business Unit IT
Grade 36
Location Globally Mobile

PURPOSE STATEMENT: To drive commercial value generation in the assigned function/DRBU using technology as a strategic enabler at the heart of the organisation.

DIMENSIONS
Strategic Scope: Process execution
Reporting Level: Manage Self / Manage others
Geographic Scope:Large Markets / Multiple markets
Complexity

Size / strategic importance of geography served
Breadth / complexity of role (Vendors, functional, application / technical responsibilities)

TYPICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Build and maintain strong relationships with other functions, ensuring IT has a ‘seat at the table’
Drive commercial outcomes in line with the strategic priorities proactively using technology as an enabler
Ensure maximum Return On Investment with the assigned budget
Full accountability of the execution of the IT strategy in the assigned (market/function)
Ensure that the IT services and processes are continuously improved, driving simplification, agility and innovation
Trusted, strategic technology advisor to the business and key point of communications all things IT
Effective orchestrator and communicator across multiple IT and business function
Lead and manage virtual BAT resources
Effective management of demand pipeline

CORE RELATIONSHIPS

Business Unit reps (up to and including leadership teams in the business unit)- credible and strong working relationship and keeping up to date with business priorities. Ensuring the business unit user community are represented and considered as part of IT initiatives and that the IT Landscape (business systems and infrastructure) has adequate ownership and direction to meet the business needs
Marketing Function reps – to gain a thorough understanding of the business processes, functional strategies and priorities and become trusted, strategic advisor
IT Planning – development of Marketing function, as well as, Business Unit IT operational plan.
Technology Services / Technology Architecture and IT Security – to understand IT infrastructure and IT strategies in order to support implementation of global technology architectures
BAT Commercial / Vendor management – to collaborate in effective supplier management and to develop and improve supplier management of service providers
IT Functions / SAP CoE / other Solution CoEs – to support scoping and implementation of change projects
Process managers / IT Standards Governance / BAT Strategy & Planning – deployment of global standards and processes

Skills, Knowledge, Experience

Experience of leading IT / business engagement for a geographical area / large end market / global function
Experience of leading, influencing and operating in a complex geographical/ functional matrix organization
Considerable functional change management experience with advanced stakeholder and risk management skills
Experience in large global organisation using in-sourced and out-sourced IT services and working with standard global processes
Breadth of IT knowledge
An ideal candidate from a non-BAT background will take 4-6 months to learn BAT processes and governance before being fully productive.
Track record and experience in delivering Value in Marketing (including its sub-areas TM&D, SP&I, Brand Mgt, BD) underpinned by IT Technology and Innovation
Experience in shaping and executing transformations in the area of Trade Marketing, Route to Market, and Business Development
Good grasp of Marketing business models and related value add IT capabilities
Experience of leading a virtual team and managing regional demand requirements

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