Assistant Manager - Process and Technology

Assistant Manager - Process & Technology

Job Title: Assistant Manager - Process & Technology

Location: Bangalore

ABOUT UNILEVER:

Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.

Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.

ABOUT BANGALORE HUB:

Bangalore Hub is the global technology and operations engine of Unilever offering business services, technology, and enterprise solutions. Bangalore Hub serves over 190 locations and through a network of specialized service lines and partners delivers insights and innovations, user experiences and end-to-end seamless delivery making Unilever Purpose Led and Future Fit.

Background 

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  If you are ​​passionate about delivering high value, high impact digital transformation in Procurement function, enabling better and competitive buying then this role is a perfect opportunity. Unilever’s Procurement function is a dynamic domain, entailing a spend of 34 Bn Euros, 54k suppliers and 45k employees. Procurement technology team, which enables the function with cutting edge tech solutions manages 15+ platforms and engages multiple stakeholders viz. strategy and insights, supplier ops, BG/BUs and CDIO teams.  

The role is focused at delivering digital transformation and value delivery for a range of IT products under the Procurement function. 

Roles & Responsibilities 

Technology Transformation: 

• Deliver key digital transformation programs empowering Procurement, Supplier Ops, and GBS function to meet strategic objectives. Drive the implementation and ongoing management of digital tools to enhance efficiencies. Additionally, leverage the knowledge of AI to drive business benefits. 

• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture for end-to-end technology strategy & selection. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives. 

 

Technology Delivery: 

• Overseeing the planning, solutioning & execution, and completion of Technology Delivery including setting timelines, managing budgets, and ensuring that project goals are met. 

• Lead the design thinking ensuring solution fitment, longevity, resilience and ROI. 

• Manage technology re-platforming, consolidation, and RFP initiatives. 

 

Product Partnership: 

• Work closely with the product vendors on the Technology roadmaps for Product gaps, innovation and/or customization requirements 

Vendor Management:  

• Establishing and maintaining a strong relationship with the SI Vendor, leveraging vendor capabilities to land solution on time in full 

Stakeholder Management: 

• Engage with key stakeholders to evangelize tech usage and fitment to value delivery 

Change Management:  

• Work closely with the change management teams to develop a change management strategy and in landing the solution within the Markets/Hubs 

Risk Management: 

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success. 

• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed. 

 

Experience and qualifications required: 

•  Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in business partnering, tech solution and IT delivery  

• Technology expertise/working knowledge of  

• Must Have: Understanding of Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes. 

• Must Have: Adept at transforming complex technical concepts into compelling business value narratives. 

• Must Have: Experience working with Azure eco-system and cloud native application architecture. 

• Must Have: Skilled in API integration and tool orchestration for enterprise applications.  

• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience presenting prototypes and roadmaps to leadership. 

• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies. 

• Ability to lead and inspire a team in a dynamic environment. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

 

Key Interfaces 

• Procurement, SO & IT leadership, buyers, Strategy Insights 

• Enterprise Architects 

• Product Vendors & 3rd Party Vendors 

• Interfacing Business Product Domains 

 

At HUL, we believe that every individual irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, nationality, caste, disability or marital status can bring their purpose to life. So apply to us, to unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make the world a better place. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you!

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Experience Level

Mid Level