Date: Sep 12, 2024
Location: Sesto San Giovanni, Milan, IT
Function: IT
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Permanent
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Company: Davide Campari Milano N.V.
Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.
Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries, and employs approximately 4,000 people.
Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.
Job Title: Global IT Project Manager – Business Integrations
Job Location: Milan
Reports to: Global IT Director Portfolio, Transformation Programs & Integrations
Organizational Layer: Global
General Description of the Role: The Global IT Project Manager - Business Integrations is responsible for providing strategic technology support and guidance to the Global M&A team, facilitating pre-deal IT Due Diligence for Mergers & Acquisitions.
S/he has a crucial role in managing M&A Integration & Market Expansion Initiatives from an IT perspective in collaboration with Global Business Integration functions.
The Global IT Project Manager - Business Integrations will act as:
Project Manager for Business Integration Projects (M&A Integration & Market Expansion Initiatives) Liaison between M&A Team and IT Department ensuring technology requirements/risks/opportunities are identified, assessed, and addressed during IT Due Diligence phase. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong Technical & Business acumen, capable of driving technology initiatives to support Global M&A Function achieving Market expansion objectives.
As IT Project Manager, you play a pivotal role in ensuring that Integration Projects are executed on time and within budget, contributing to the Organization's growth and long-term success.
The role is a key component of the Campari Group OneIT Organization, cooperating with Global & Regional IT teams.
S/he will interact with several Stakeholders from all Company Functions both at Global & Regional/Local level. Strong leadership capabilities mixed with teamwork and commitment to achieve defined objectives represent key success factors.
Mission/Objectives: Collaborate with Global and Regional IT & with Global and Regional Business to drive seamless post-deal Integrations and Market Expansion Projects (for the assigned Project). Identify & analyze IT requirements/needs for Integrations and Market Expansion Projects. Lead IT solutions implementation as PM ensuring the Project will be within approved Scope, Time & Budget. Key Responsibilities and Activities: Conduct IT Due Diligence for potential M&A initiatives, identifying key technology risks & opportunities. Develop and execute IT project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and budgets. Develop and maintain metrics to track and report the effectiveness of the Project. Manage vendor relationships in collaboration with other IT teams, ensuring timely delivery of services and products in compliance with contractual obligations. Facilitate change management, training, and knowledge transfer to relevant stakeholders. Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings through the integration of IT systems and technologies. Communicate effectively with key stakeholders, including senior management, to provide updates on technology initiatives and IT due diligence findings. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the organization's M&A technology landscape. Continuously evaluate and improve IT processes and systems to maximize integrations' efficiency and effectiveness. Key Relationships: Internal Relationships: Global M&A team and Global Business Integration functions. Global IT (Functional IT Teams, Technology Platforms Teams, Technology & Security Team, Global Service Delivery Team). Regional and Local IT Teams. Project Teams. External Relationships: IT Vendors and Service Providers. Experience & Education: Experience: A minimum of 8 years of experience in IT, with a focus in M&A and IT Integration. Experience in conducting IT Due Diligence for M&A transactions. Experience in managing SAP implementation as PM. Experience in managing S4 on Public Cloud Project implementation is a plus. Experience in CPG Industry Knowledge is highly desirable. International experience is a plus. Education: A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is required. A master's degree in a relevant field or an MBA would be an advantage. Relevant professional certifications, such as PMP, ITIL, or CISA, are highly desirable. Required Skills & Traits: IT Project Management skills. Strong knowledge of PM Standards and Methodologies. Proven proficiency in Project Management Software and Office suite. Strong knowledge of Financial/Budget Management. Knowledge of IT Procurement and Vendor Management Processes. Leadership skills, ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Strong organizational and time management skills. Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team environment. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Additional Requirements: Availability to travel up to 25% of time. Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment.
Note to applicants: Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience.
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