Manager of business programs (Digital&IT Business Solutions Manager) in JTI / Japan Tobacco International

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Business program manager (Digital&IT Business Solutions Manager)

Your area of ​​responsibility will include:

1. Development and optimization of systems and solutions within the functional direction

Cooperate with representatives of other departments of the company (business) for implementation of new and improvement of existing systems and solutions (Software Solutions). 
According to business needs, adapt ready-made solutions from the company's global portfolio. 

Collaborate with colleagues from other markets and regions, as well as with global teams to standardize the company's portfolio of business applications
Develop existing systems and solutions based on the company's D&IT strategy, Demand Management, Change Management

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Implement systems and solutions in different markets of the company, using the experience of other teams and previous implementations with a focus on speed and quality. 

Share experience with other teams. 

3. Freedom within the framework

Awareness of the functionality of the company's existing systems and solutions, as well as their architecture and exchange processes data between key systems. 

Use low-code tools available in JTI to quickly implement simple solutions. 

4. Service Delivery Management & Business Continuity / Security

This role involves training and providing support to company employees in working with IT systems and solutions. 

Ensuring stable and reliable operation of systems and solutions within own area of ​​responsibility, including Incident Management and Problem Management

Ensuring strategic alignment with internal (eg Business Technology Services, Infrastructure & Operations, Global Development Center, IT Security) and external IT service providers. 

Demand Management and Change Management. 

5. Innovation

Look for opportunities to improve and optimize existing systems and solutions. 

To orientate in modern trends of IT development and cooperate with teams of different markets. 

6. D&IT Management

Responsible for systems support and development budget according to global strategy. 

Plan expenses and adjust budget during the relevant planning periods. 

Adhering to D&IT policies and procedures, reduce technological risks and optimize the use of resources. 

Experience, skills and abilities required:    

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Higher education in information technology or technical sciences or significant IT experience

Work experience:

• From 3 years in the field of information technology, of which from 1 year in a leadership role as part of a team for information technology business solutions or programs (including personnel management in appropriate cases). 

Experience in multinational FMCG companies will be an advantage. 

Good working knowledge of business and related processes

Knowledge of languages:

• Fluency in English. 

Functional skills:

• Experience using, implementing or working with one of the following technologies would be an advantage: 

1. Cloud SaaS solutions 

2. Relational databases (with a focus on analytics and reporting), data exchange processes (ETL) and reporting tools; experience with Microsoft SQL Server 

3. Business Intelligence solutions (Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, Tibco Spotfire, etc.)

4. Low-code tools (eg Microsoft Power Platform)

5. DevOps (Azure DevOps, GitHub, Atlassian suite, etc.)

• Development of the architecture of software solutions (business applications and IT infrastructure), including interface design, capacity planning and scalability.

• Good understanding of financial processes and budgeting 

• Project Management

• Business Analysis

• Supplier management 

• Work effectively in a dynamic environment, be able to resolve conflicts. 

• Ability to think clearly and act decisively in crisis situations; to think and act quickly with a clear understanding of priorities and strategic goals; high organization. 

• Creativity, innovative thinking, entrepreneurship; the ability to think outside the box, question the established order of things. 

• The ability to work in conditions of uncertainty, to connect facts into a single whole. 

• The ability to establish contacts and establish good relationships. 

• Initiative: willingness to learn and keep up with current business and technology trends.

• Effective communication at all levels of the organization. 

• Determination, high level of responsibility. 

• Customer Orientation 

What we offer:      

• Official employment from the first day of work (permanent or temporary employment contract)

• Mixed model of work - 50/50 (work in the office / remote work). During the period of martial law in Ukraine - the format of "remote work" with a visit to the office for business of critical need

• Work in the Kyiv central office on Podil with an area equipped to work during an air alert

• Flexible work schedule

• Flexible work schedule

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• 28 days of paid vacation

• Competitive salary

• Attractive compensation package including health insurance , life and disability insurance, partial compensation for meals and sports and wellness services, a one-time payment to help arrange "remote work"

• Free confidential service of psychological support for employees and relatives

• Participation in the BeWell program, which includes online well-being webinars, sports challenges, access to the corporate online library, access to the mental state tracker, participation in volunteer initiatives and more  

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Wide training and development opportunities

Next steps:    

During the selection process, you will be expected to:

• Communication with Recruiter > Predictive Index Test > Online meeting with Manager and IT team member > Job offer.

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