Strategy & Portfolio Lead (Digital & Technology)– Beauty & Wellbeing North Ameri
Unilever, Hoboken, New Jersey, us, 07030
Overview
The Strategy & Portfolio Lead (Digital & Technology) reports to the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) of Beauty & Wellbeing North America. You will serve as the single point of contact between the BG (Business Group) CDIO team and the BU (Business Unit) CDIO team, working closely with the BU CDIO. You will align Digital & Technology priorities to best serve your BU and collaborate with Deployment and Product to ensure these priorities are delivered. You will drive effective reporting frameworks to demonstrate value from the D&T portfolio for the BU, and communicate progress, risk, issues, and successes. You will be the key point of contact for the BU CDIO, flexible to shifting BU demands while providing strategic input on time and resource allocation to maximize value. The role enables the strategic agenda of Beauty & Wellbeing North America’s Digital & Technology ambitions, sets standards and operational excellence, leads special projects, and serves as the first point of contact for senior executives. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Partnering: translate strategic business objectives into transformative digital and technology solutions and programs, leveraging central teams. Serve as the single point of contact between the BG CDIO team and the BU CDIO team to land B&W’s initiatives in North America and for the Business Group. Act as a primary owner and escalation point for leadership, partnering in growth and operational excellence initiatives. Portfolio Planning And Prioritization
Own end-to-end portfolio view and plan to align BU digital strategy with BG digital strategy; present a comprehensive view including cost visibility, timelines, and path to value realization; maintain a stakeholder and delivery portfolio with KPIs, OKRs, and priorities. Identify and close gaps in the portfolio, mobilize consensus, and build strategic solutions and business cases. Develop common approaches and frameworks for the project lifecycle of key CDIO priorities across consumer, category operations, supply chain, R&D and operational excellence, from inception to embedding capabilities with regular senior stakeholder reporting. Special Projects Delivery
Own new demand and special projects as required, supporting scoping, planning, and business case development. Own areas of the portfolio not currently dedicated to other peers, especially whitespace and operational areas, to drive priority growth and efficiency enablers. Community Management
Act as the community manager, owning communications and collaboration within the team. Schedule and organize key meetings, planning sessions, and team events. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including the BG CDIO community, BU CEO community, and partnering functions. Digital Portfolio Management
Collect BG/BUs digital demands (Po1/Fo5 initiatives) that can leverage technology, data, and digital channels to enhance processes, products, or services. Present a view of the D&T Portfolio by BG/BU to the BG/BU CDIO and LT with cost visibility, benefits realization & deployment timelines. Support BG/BU CDIO, Strategy & Portfolio Owner, and Domain Portfolio Lead in prioritizing BG/BU demands. Identify and escalate risks related to digital initiatives to relevant stakeholders. Support digital transformation & D&T service delivery for BG/BU. Track outcomes from now, next, beyond planning with BG/BU LT. Portfolio Management & Governance
Present a view of the D&T Portfolio by BG/BU with cost visibility, benefits realization & deployment timelines to the BG/BU CDIO and Leadership Team. Collaborate with Transformation Lead & Domain Portfolio Lead to make decisions on project timings, structure and delivery. Change & Adoption Management
Support in defining KPIs for BG/BU digital transformation projects. Track adoption and ROI of products deployed within the BG/BU. Advocate for user-centric design, facilitate UAT, and drive superior experience. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. 10+ years of relevant experience. Experience partnering with senior management, navigating and mobilizing consensus in a large, complex organization. Innovation mindset with experience leveraging digital technologies at scale. Excellent communication and follow-up skills. Integrated Business Planning experience with multi-year plans and implementations. You Are
Strategic thinker who can anticipate BU priorities and drive them forward. Strong relationship builder capable of aligning multiple stakeholder groups and driving progress. Experienced in Project, Programme and Portfolio management with ability to identify risks and propose solutions. A proactive, independent contributor who can lead cross-functional efforts. Highly organized and a team player. Compensation and Benefits
Pay: The pay range for this position is $115,680 to $173,520. Unilever considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation. Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible. Benefits: Eligible employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits plan (health, retirement, life and disability insurance, parental leave, vacation, holidays, and more). Inclusion and Equal Opportunity: At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide fair and respectful consideration to all applicants. Employment is subject to pre-screening checks and other requirements. For disability accommodations, contact NA.Accommodations@unilever.com.
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The Strategy & Portfolio Lead (Digital & Technology) reports to the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) of Beauty & Wellbeing North America. You will serve as the single point of contact between the BG (Business Group) CDIO team and the BU (Business Unit) CDIO team, working closely with the BU CDIO. You will align Digital & Technology priorities to best serve your BU and collaborate with Deployment and Product to ensure these priorities are delivered. You will drive effective reporting frameworks to demonstrate value from the D&T portfolio for the BU, and communicate progress, risk, issues, and successes. You will be the key point of contact for the BU CDIO, flexible to shifting BU demands while providing strategic input on time and resource allocation to maximize value. The role enables the strategic agenda of Beauty & Wellbeing North America’s Digital & Technology ambitions, sets standards and operational excellence, leads special projects, and serves as the first point of contact for senior executives. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Partnering: translate strategic business objectives into transformative digital and technology solutions and programs, leveraging central teams. Serve as the single point of contact between the BG CDIO team and the BU CDIO team to land B&W’s initiatives in North America and for the Business Group. Act as a primary owner and escalation point for leadership, partnering in growth and operational excellence initiatives. Portfolio Planning And Prioritization
Own end-to-end portfolio view and plan to align BU digital strategy with BG digital strategy; present a comprehensive view including cost visibility, timelines, and path to value realization; maintain a stakeholder and delivery portfolio with KPIs, OKRs, and priorities. Identify and close gaps in the portfolio, mobilize consensus, and build strategic solutions and business cases. Develop common approaches and frameworks for the project lifecycle of key CDIO priorities across consumer, category operations, supply chain, R&D and operational excellence, from inception to embedding capabilities with regular senior stakeholder reporting. Special Projects Delivery
Own new demand and special projects as required, supporting scoping, planning, and business case development. Own areas of the portfolio not currently dedicated to other peers, especially whitespace and operational areas, to drive priority growth and efficiency enablers. Community Management
Act as the community manager, owning communications and collaboration within the team. Schedule and organize key meetings, planning sessions, and team events. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including the BG CDIO community, BU CEO community, and partnering functions. Digital Portfolio Management
Collect BG/BUs digital demands (Po1/Fo5 initiatives) that can leverage technology, data, and digital channels to enhance processes, products, or services. Present a view of the D&T Portfolio by BG/BU to the BG/BU CDIO and LT with cost visibility, benefits realization & deployment timelines. Support BG/BU CDIO, Strategy & Portfolio Owner, and Domain Portfolio Lead in prioritizing BG/BU demands. Identify and escalate risks related to digital initiatives to relevant stakeholders. Support digital transformation & D&T service delivery for BG/BU. Track outcomes from now, next, beyond planning with BG/BU LT. Portfolio Management & Governance
Present a view of the D&T Portfolio by BG/BU with cost visibility, benefits realization & deployment timelines to the BG/BU CDIO and Leadership Team. Collaborate with Transformation Lead & Domain Portfolio Lead to make decisions on project timings, structure and delivery. Change & Adoption Management
Support in defining KPIs for BG/BU digital transformation projects. Track adoption and ROI of products deployed within the BG/BU. Advocate for user-centric design, facilitate UAT, and drive superior experience. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. 10+ years of relevant experience. Experience partnering with senior management, navigating and mobilizing consensus in a large, complex organization. Innovation mindset with experience leveraging digital technologies at scale. Excellent communication and follow-up skills. Integrated Business Planning experience with multi-year plans and implementations. You Are
Strategic thinker who can anticipate BU priorities and drive them forward. Strong relationship builder capable of aligning multiple stakeholder groups and driving progress. Experienced in Project, Programme and Portfolio management with ability to identify risks and propose solutions. A proactive, independent contributor who can lead cross-functional efforts. Highly organized and a team player. Compensation and Benefits
Pay: The pay range for this position is $115,680 to $173,520. Unilever considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation. Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible. Benefits: Eligible employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits plan (health, retirement, life and disability insurance, parental leave, vacation, holidays, and more). Inclusion and Equal Opportunity: At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide fair and respectful consideration to all applicants. Employment is subject to pre-screening checks and other requirements. For disability accommodations, contact NA.Accommodations@unilever.com.
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