Unify Transformation Lead **Role Type** Permanent **WHO WE ARE** ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar, and e-vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward-thinking partner with operational integrity. ITG Brands is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace that is diverse and inclusive. This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table. We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen – both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success. **What You Will Do** - JOB SUMMARY Transformation Leader is ultimately responsible for ensuring all elements of Unify Program, including specific components of the global Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Program and local Americas Unify-related initiatives, are delivered on time, within scope, and budget, while meeting quality expectations and adding value on behalf of the Program Sponsor. As the face of the Unify Program in the Americas, the role holder sets the tone, spurs enthusiasm, and leads integrated communication efforts to promote awareness and understanding of the Unify Program across the region. This individual provides inspirational and motivational leadership to all stakeholders, driving the execution of the Unify vision and strategy for growth, operational excellence, and a consumer-first mindset. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team in the Americas, the Unify central team, and the ISC team, the Transformation Leader acts as the essential connector between Business and IT. They drive collaboration among different groups to ensure the successful delivery of integrated Unify Programs into the business. The role will deliver the integrated Unify Program locally within the global governance framework of Unify and ISC, adhering to all governance forums, standards, and templates as required. As Unify is a global program, this role will also need to partner with the global team and other regions as the program continues to roll out for Imperial Brands. The goal is to achieve global alignment while ensuring local relevance. - WHAT YOU WILL DO + Hold ultimate responsibility for the successful delivery of the Unify program in the US and additional Region Americas countries, including key ISC transformation elements and local US/Americas Unify-related programs + Be accountable for the entirety of the program lifecycle, ensuring delivery on time, to quality and budget + Provide strategic and operational thought leadership in best practices on Program Management to strike the right balance between short-term improvement and long-term value + Act as the “Essential Connector” across the transformation portfolio to understand, identify, and manage the inter-dependencies with other key Imperial Brands and major US and Americas programs, as well as connected outcomes arising from the transformation initiatives + Significant outcomes include process-related and workflow-related change, inter-dependencies, conflicts and implications etc. – can make effective recommendations based on prior experience + Work with senior leaders and stakeholders to facilitate the necessary actions and decisions such that the new processes and workflows are embedded into the new ways of working + Collaborate with stakeholders on process optimization and promote commonality in processes & tools to ensure simplified and efficient ways of working across the program + Ensure the cost, time, risk and quality trade-offs associated with design and technical decisions are clear + Assess requests for changes to project timelines and resources (e.g. funding and workforce) and recommend to senior stakeholders the appropriate course of action + Prepare and maintain an overall schedule for resource use, which avoids bottlenecks and conflicting demands. Sequencing outcomes to enable the efficient realization of the program + Secure resources and expertise from the Markets/Global Functions and effective management of resource conflicts to ensure the program has the correct balance of Imperial Brands talent and external capability + Engage with the Exec SteerCo and Market/Business leaders to nurture a belief system in the business that can sustain the change being delivered by the Unify program **Qualifications** - REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Proven experience leading and managing the implementation of large-scale technology enabled business transformation programs using SAP S/4HANA + Experience working with other ERP systems including Supply and/or Demand Planning tools – Blue Yonder etc. would be ideal + A deep and broad subject matter expertise in SAP S/4HANA + Proven experience in collaborating, influencing and practical application in large, complex US and global organizations of latest thinking / practice in program management + Experience of building, leading, managing, mentoring, motivating and coaching a cross-functional project team to effectively deliver results + Experience to an exceptional level in all forms of communication at all levels, demonstrating deep subject matter expertise balanced with pragmatic understanding of business need/priorities + Experience of managing similar scale programs at large, global, fast paced, consumer-centric organizations + Demonstrable experience of creating win-win supplier relationships, hard earnt knowledge of which buttons to push / levers to pull with systems integrators + The ability to influence, challenge and build collaborative relationships to ensure the business adopts new ways of working + The ability to influence others and effectively manage a wide array of stakeholders + Experience in working in a deliver focused environment with clear examples of meeting targets + The ability to engage with senior stakeholders, bring people together and win hearts and minds of our employees to ensure successful adoption and transformation + The ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships that can accelerate decision making + The ability to balance detail-oriented thinking with big-picture thinking + Confident and articulate communicator with personal presence and gravitas; the individual will effectively influence, engage and challenge to gain business understanding and commitment for their agenda + Demonstrates a genuine interest in others, adapting their style to get the best outcome from every situation/interaction, being aware, sensitive and respectful of different + Flexible, adaptable and resilient; a proven track record of and preference for working in change environments, effectively navigating and managing ambiguity + Self-starter; highly skilled and hands on in both creating clear strategies and plans and delivering practical, pragmatic actions, with minimal guidance + Skilled in solution generation – with a positive ‘can do’ attitude and approach to overcoming obstacles + 15+ years of experience in technology led business transformation (global preferred) + Budgeting knowledge and capability + Bachelor’s Degree / High School Diploma / GED - PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: **Work Environment and Physical Demand** + Requires light physical effort. Occasionally lifts or moves light weight objects (less than 10 lbs.) + Ability to reach and grasp objects and skilled hand eye coordination + Walks, sits, or stands for prolonged periods + Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills + Requires prolonged machine operation including computer and keyboard equipment + Identify and distinguish color and shades of color + Experience exposure to uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level, and other conditions including second-hand smoke and/or vape **What We Offer** • Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans • Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution • 15 Company-paid holidays • Generous paid time off • Employee recognition and discount programs • Education assistance • Employee referral bonus program • Hybrid workplace – remote / in office • Summer hours • Casual dress policy Monday through Friday **Applicant Information** This job description describes the essential functions of the job at the time the job description was created, but it is not an exhaustive list of tasks, duties and responsibilities. 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