MDS BU Lead, SEA

Job Description
Main Responsibilities

Understand and consolidate various Technology services delivered by global teams and ensure the key ones land well for the concerned Business functions.
Understand the Business drivers and ongoing execution to fit in technology programs
Manage the annual SEA BU budget planning and ensure investments are in high return areas.
Provide thought leadership on a market level, leveraging knowledge of trends and culture to become the go-to resource for Digital and Technology. Evangelize Digital transformation, adoption and Analytics across the organization.
Lead and direct vendor/ agencies for local/ legacy solutions including Websites, apps and local sales solutions
Be the steward for organization Data at the leadership level and ensure appropriate governance are followed in managing and protecting data assets
Coach business teams in running proof of concepts and experiments with new tech with the right guardrails
Guide recommendations for infiltrating new and emerging platforms and charter first-time, innovative tactics to create best-in-class digital experiences for all key stakeholders – employee, customers and consumers
Partner with HR head to elevate Digital capabilities across different levels in the organization
Partner with head Legal counsel in driving greater cyber security and data privacy practices
Work with other Business Unit MDS leads and functional experts in the global digital organization to ensure prioritization and delivery of the SEA BU agenda
Champion data-led thinking within the organization so that we keep evolving Analytics and AI/ML capabilities
Stay connected with external industry and internal global teams to bring in outside-in views and benchmarks on Digital/ Technology trends
Support in the hiring and Coaching of early career recruits and fresh talent
Career Experiences Required & Role Implications

BE/MBA Degree
Tech leadership roles – Head of IT for multiple markets within SEA. Has experience in running large enterprise wide IT projects and leading technology in business projects
Strong understanding of Sales & Marketing technologies.
Worked on 2 of the 3 business functional domains in CPG – Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain
Ability to drive projects from conception to completion
Must possess approximately 16+ years of any combination of experience that demonstrates a commanding knowledge of IT – project management, Infrastructure, Solution management, Architecture, Innovation
Must be a strong communicator – written and oral
More about this role

Leadership Competencies:

A passion for Technology and its impact on business and work
Innovative thinking – solution mindset
Ability to frame a transformation agenda rooted in organization / people behaviors
Execution discipline – following through, setting a focused strategic agenda, ensuring the highest level of excellence and delivering results
Exhibits organizational agility, creativity, and intellect
Committed to driving measurable business impact
Highly collaborative and the ability to influence cross-functional teams and external agencies to realize the marketing aspirations of the brands
Strong professional relationships with colleagues and vendors
Functional competencies required:

A genuine passion for New technologies and value it can create for our business
Experience in running Agile teams and coaching them
Strong understanding of Analytics domain especially AI/ML and Big data
Translate Digital strategies into persuasive communication, innovation and Projects/ platforms
Drive impact through relevant touchpoints that drive business
Fluent and demonstrated world-class capability to guide and build organizational competency, leading through influence
Strong team leader, balance of strategic & strong analytical thinking, excellent presentation skills, and experience managing and coaching teams in a matrixed organization and a rapid growth environment
No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit Summary
Mondelēz International in Southeast Asia is in five countries serving 19 markets with more than 18 nationalities and 7,500 employees. This group is emerging as one of the fastest growing regions in Asia, the Middle East and Africa, and we are proud of consistently producing high quality products in nine manufacturing sites. We are market leaders in key snacking categories, making and selling brands like Oreo and Tiger biscuits, Kinh Do mooncakes, Jacob’s crackers, Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, Tang powdered beverage, Halls candy and Eden cheese. We set the benchmark in being a responsible business and contributing to the communities in which we operate.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type
RegularRelationship ManagementGlobal Business Services