Sr Director, Strategy & Transformation Projects EU

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Zürich
Hybrid
Big Data • Food • Hardware • Machine Learning • Retail • Automation • Manufacturing
We're a global snacking company empowering people to snack right.
The Role

Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
This is a Sr Director level role where you will partner with BU (Business Unit) and /or Region leaders to formulate the development of business strategies, including business model innovation. You will develop and facilitate a robust yearly and multi-year business planning process. More specifically, this role contributes (through design and / or implementation) of strategic transformation projects (including adjustments to organization, processes and systems) mostly focused on Europe, but also wider in some cases. Depending on the size of the project and the strategic nature, the incumbent's responsibilities range from project implementation to in-depth design, including full project management and appropriate resource allocation. Depending on the project, a temporary team of varying size and functions will be established reporting to this senior leader.
How you will contribute
1. BU project portfolio management & leadership of some multi country projects:

  • Translate projects across all functions into operational and social plans in each country of implementation, in cooperation with country general managers, HR and cross functional teams
  • Identify potential interdependencies between projects and assess risks / opportunities and priorities as relevant
  • Ensuring the best social and commercial timing for business success
  • Develop and implement against agreed project business case / success factors and within project governance requirements


2. BU business transformation:

  • With the President/ Lead of BU (& their team) contribute to the strategic thinking and development of the long-term vision/ambition for the BU (building a strategic plan / aligning to Mdlz business vision "Vision 2030").
  • Provide input in areas of: Analyst Reports, Economic Updates, White Papers, Customer Insights from trend forecasting, business intelligence, competitive benchmarking, industry partnerships
  • Provide input and independent perspective on all current and prospective opportunities to evaluate options and deliver specific recommendations for action. Core focus is on cluster portfolio and participation development.
  • Maintain ongoing understanding of emerging market and category trends, competition trends, and emerging macro environment with specific focus on critical "invest" areas and categories.


This role reports to the VP Strategy & Transformation EU and is a member of the extended leadership team of UK&I, France and DACH business unit, working closely with President / SVP & MD of BU & the cross functional BU team.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

  • 17yrs+ of professional experience working in a multinational organization
  • Excellent program management skills with experience leading and delivering large projects in multiple regions/markets
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to drive effective discussions with project resources from tactical execution level up to steering committee members
  • Deep knowledge of relevant business processes and related technology solutions
  • Strong stakeholder management and the ability to positively influence decision making
  • Focus on cost-effective innovation in program delivery
  • Proven ability in building effective teams across internal and external partners


Relocation Support Available?
No Relocation support available, however for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy
Business Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our succes
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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Job Type
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Project and Program Management
Business Capability

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
90,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world.

Our Purpose
Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.

Our Brands
We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum.

Our People
Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are.

Our Strategies
We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities:

• Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth
• Execution: drive operational excellence
• Culture: build a winning growth culture

Why Work With Us

We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.

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