Asia IC GTM Establishment PMO support

Role: Asia IC GTM Establishment PMO Support

Location: Thailand, Malaysia or Philippines

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 for 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:

As the IC Go To Market Project Management Lead, you will play a crucial role in the strategic planning, execution, and governance of our establishment program. You will support the GTM Establishment Lead in planning for the separation process with a focus on Customer Development (CD), ensuring that objectives, timelines, and key milestones are clearly defined and met. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a major organizational transformation, driving the successful establishment of our new GtM organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Planning, Execution, and Governance: Support the planning for the separation process with a focus on CD, including defining objectives, timelines, and key milestones (critical path).
• Partnership and Representation: Partner the GtM Establishment Lead/Team and the markets to represent the Ice Cream business in overall Project Verdi governance, focusing on the CD function.
• Execution Management: Manage the execution of plans with strong governance to measure, accelerate, and unlock outcomes in a measurable and timely manner.
• Business Case Management: Ensure the business case is completed and delivery tracked for your area of focus.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage project risks, developing scenarios to mitigate them.
• Transitional Operating Model: Ensure a transitional operating model is in place for Day 1 Go-live, enabling internal and external separation of focus functions within the plan.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

SKILLS: & EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in project management, with customer development expertise.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with project management tools and software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

COMPETENCIES: 

• Strategic Vision: Ability to see the big picture and develop long-term plans to achieve organizational goals.
• Innovative Thinking: Creativity in developing new processes and solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Change Management: Skilled in leading and managing change within an organization.
• Collaboration: Strong ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Decision Making: Capable of making informed decisions quickly and effectively.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and environments.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Leadership: Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.

Unilever 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. 

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