Strategy & Operations Lead for Global Supply Chain Digital and Tech team

The Strategy & Operations Lead for Global Supply Chain Digital and Tech team is a senior leadership role acting as the Operational Lead for Global Supply Chain Digital and Technology function.

Responsibilities:

Strategy & Organisational Planning

• Partner with the SVP and leadership team to define and execute the organisation's strategic priorities and multi-year roadmap.
• Translate business strategy into actionable plans, goals, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead annual strategic planning, operating planning, and business review processes.
• Identify emerging trends, opportunities, risks, and capability requirements that impact organizational performance and future readiness.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support executive decision-making.

Portfolio Management

• Establish and lead portfolio governance across strategic initiatives, programs, products, and transformation efforts.
• Drive prioritization and investment decisions to maximize business value and strategic outcomes.
• Set investment and value policy for the function, be accountable to the SVP for realised value, hold benefit owners to account, and recommend stop, continue or redirect on evidence.

Business Operations & Change Leadership

• Lead business operations processes including annual operating plans, performance management, workforce planning, budget oversight, and business reviews.
• Own the function's capability budget and supplier performance, and agree investment trade-offs with Finance.

Resource Strategy & Organisational Effectiveness

• Lead resource and capacity planning to ensure alignment between strategic priorities and workforce investments.
• Partner with Finance, HR, business and other Digital and Tech Teams to develop resourcing strategies that support growth and transformation objectives.

Culture, Communications & Employee Engagement

• Champion a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative culture across the organisation.
• Develop and execute communication strategies that effectively articulate organisational vision, priorities, and accomplishments.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the SVP and leadership team.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment and collaboration.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Technology, Supply Chain or related area.
• Experience within Digital & Technology, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Consumer Goods.
• Strong understanding of portfolio governance, organisational effectiveness, workforce planning, and change management methodologies.

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Technology, Supply Chain or related area.
• Experience leading strategy and operations, chief-of-staff, business management, portfolio management, or transformation office functions in complex, global environment.