Unilever Looking for Manager IT Trade & Promotions, ekaterra at Bengaluru, Karnataka Full Time

Job Title: Manager IT Trade & Promotions, ekaterra

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Bangalore

Who we are…and what we offer

With an annual turnover of around €2bn, ekaterra is the world’s largest tea business, with world-class, purpose-driven brands such as Lipton, Pukka, Tazo, T2 and PG Tips. ‘eka’ is a word taken from the Sanskrit language which means unity and one purpose, while ‘terra’ represents the earth and nature. As ekaterra we are truly united in one purpose: growing a world of wellbeing through the regenerative power of plants.

In July 2022, CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII took over the full ownership of the ekaterra business from its previous owner, Unilever. As a standalone entity with a dedicated single-category focus, ekaterra is even better positioned to lead the tea industry, delivering higher growth and value, and a greater impact on the wider world. With 11 production factories in four continents and tea growing estates in three countries, ekaterra is a profitable and growing business whose brands reach hundreds of millions of consumers. It has a presence in over 100 countries.

Under the ownership of CVC, ekaterra has an exciting future ahead with opportunities for increased investments in our iconic brands, our people, and our capabilities. Combining the strength and scale of our brands with a focus on speed and agility, ekaterra is brewing a corporate start-up mindset that’s opening-up new opportunities for its people to flourish every day.

At ekaterra, we put consumer love at the heart of every decision. We celebrate diverse thinkers who take personal ownership to connect ideas and make impactful things happen; people who share our values around humanity and courage and give their commitment to nurturing the wellbeing of all. In return, we offer a working culture that gives our people freedom and flexibility, and where they can grow both personally and professionally to master their field.

Be part of our amazing blend. Come and grow yourself and, in turn, help us to grow a world of wellbeing.

Your Role

The TPM Manager will be responsible for the delivery, operation and regular upgrade of solutions deployed to the Markets. You will act as the interface between the Business and the technical delivery team to ensure the application meet the digital transformation requirements.

In this role, you will be responsible for:
Be the Product Owner for the Global Trade Promotion Management across the Global markets

Architecture and implementation governance

The role will be 80% Digital Focused & 20% Business Focused. This is a highly skilled role that requires in depth understanding of TPM, and how to guide the TPM application to meet business needs

Actively interface with the Architecture team, Business Relationship Manager(s) and the business to understand business requirements and service delivery needs

Be the voice of reason in governance boards and meetings

Your Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and build of all the relevant features of the TPM platform

Work closely with markets in gap to fit exercise and the business process owners to ensure a fit for purpose and fit for future platform

Ensure all necessary functionality is built into the roadmap to ensure country needs are met and managed appropriately

Input into to design and deployment planning (inc, toolkit, roadmap, and budget planning)

Skills and Experience

Ability to drive a large and complex interconnected digital program to execution in a short time frame

Clear understanding of commercial business requirements to deliver a best-in-class TPM platform

Strong stakeholder management and leadership, experience, and skill – from local to global business unit leadership

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Detail oriented, analytic mindset

7-9 Years of technology implementation experience, preferably within a large company or consulting organization

3-5 years of experience with SAP products with an emphasis on SAP CRM Marketing & TPM experience

Technical domain knowledge including a broad understanding and working knowledge of IT including all major functions

Experience working in application development and delivery functions applying standard software development methodologies and managing medium-sized programs

Strong interpersonal, influencing, negotiation, organization, and communication skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

CPG experience is a plus

Resilience and problem solving to overcome obstacles and find solutions