Local Deployment Lead

JOB TITLE: Ice Cream Establishment ERP Country Deployment Lead

LOCATION: São Paulo / Brazil

WORK-LEVEL: 2C/2B

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We're on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you 

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall's, Magnum, Ben & Jerry's. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.

Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever's other operating businesses, and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall's, Ben & Jerry's), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.

We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we're crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.

JOB PURPOSE:
Are you ready to be at the heart of a transformative journey? We're seeking a Country Deployment Lead to oversee all aspects of deploying a dynamic and impactful ERP and associated applications implementation programme (Project Opus). This role is an exceptional opportunity to merge your expertise with cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our organisation's processes and drive future growth. And it's not just about deploying systems – it's about leading change. You will be the catalyst for transformation, ensuring that people, processes, and technology align to deliver lasting impact. Your leadership in change management will be key to enabling adoption, minimizing disruption, and embedding new ways of working across the organization

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Programme Oversight:

• Lead ERP and associated Day 2 applications deployment of processes, systems and data activities for your assigned market.
• Recruit, set-up and lead a deployment team in respective markets.
• Help each country's ICLT understand the programme and mobilize appropriate resource for system implementation, change management, and master data management.
• Drive and monitor deployment to the centrally agreed schedule, ensuring timely and effective implementation.
• Drive the establishment of Day 2 operations in-country by coordinating readiness activities, enabling local ownership of new processes, and ensuring a smooth transition to business-as-usual.

Strategic Planning:

• Adapt globally produced deployment plans for your countries to support ERP project milestones and deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams (e.g. S2P, SC, R2R, O2C) and GBS partners to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.
• Ensure proper integration and coordination with inflight initiatives being implemented in the Country.

Detailed Design – solution creation:

• Provide timely input to the global project team on the local requirements of your countries during the localisation process. Ensure local Tax-Legal-Statutory requirements are well understood and worked through in localisation
• Organise country engagement and lead change management starting from preparation, localization and deployment phase.
• Own the detailed design solution and drive the required process change in your countries to enable its operation in each market.

 Deploy Lifecycle Management

• Ensure the deployment phases of ERP and associated applications for your Country are running to the global project plan across each of the project steps and manage and / or escalate deviations to the plan.
•  This will encompass design localisation, user testing and training through to deploy, cutover and hyper care.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure local compliance (legal, fiscal and statutory) requirements are properly communicated to the global project team and that the solutions developed provide the required compliance standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with the deployment process and escalate for support where required.

Performance Monitoring:

• Provide regular updates and reports on deployment progress and performance to both: global project team and Country leadership team.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with Global/Regional Process Owners, IT, and external consultants to ensure project and future operating financials are understood and managed.
• Be the first point of contact for Project Opus and orchestrate the respective local/global stakeholders for the on time in full deliverables of deployment.

Change Management and Communications:

• Provide leadership in transitioning operations to the new ERP environment, ways of working ensuring smooth adoption and minimal disruption.
• Work with the local teams to ensure timely and accurate updates and requests are communicated to customers, vendors and other 3rd parties with appropriate follow-up to ensure deadlines are met.
• Raise, document, manage approval for and lead resolution of any exception to globally established standards.

ALL ABOUT YOU:

Experience:

• Experienced business leader with broad understanding of how Go To Market and Supply Chain processes operate across their Country
• Proven track record of a leadership role in a transformation project including systems implementation.
• Experience working internationally and with offshore service providers
• Demonstrated ability to lead for change
• Advanced English / Advanced or Native portuguese

Technical Skills:

• Experience of operating some core country processes that use SAP ERP or Supply Chain systems
• Ideally experience in deploying IT systems.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.

Analytical Mindset:

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Ability to analyse and optimize deployment processes.

Leadership:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field plus a professional qualification in project management or related areas.

Communication:

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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NOTES:
Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications may not be processed. Include your Future Fit Plan if possible. By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions. Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner.

ABOUT MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:

With expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall's, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry's, loved in 76 countries, we are the world's largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.  

• We are all about growth

• We operate with speed and simplicity

• We win together with fun

• We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry

• We care and challenge

• We are experts in the Ice Cream Category

The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.  

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position

Disclaimer

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream Team now

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ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:

With expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall's, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry's, loved in 76 countries, we are the world's largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers' businesses. Growing our people's careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here's what defines success in our organization :

· We are all about growth

· We operate with speed and simplicity

· We win together with fun

· We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry

· We care and challenge

· We are experts in the Ice Cream Category

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.

Disclaimer 

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At The Magnum Ice Cream Company we are interested in every individual bringing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.