IT&Data Performance and Governance Manager

Job description

At Danone, we believe that every time we eat or drink, we vote for the world we want. As a leading food and beverage company, we make healthy, sustainably produced foods and beverages that nourish people’s lives. As the largest Certified B Corporation® in the world, we are committed to redefining success in business to ensure that through our brands we create real benefits for people, our communities, and the planet.

In IT & Data, we inspire and empower Danone through the world of tech and data. Our mission is that, by 2025, technology and data are strategic differentiators of Danone, powered by an agile IT & Data organisation.

As IT&Data Performance and Governance Manager, you will play a key role in delivering both the IT & Data mission and renew ambition by enabling business growth through technology and data.

Mission of the role

The mission of the Performance and Governance Manager is to enhance the operational efficency and strategic alignment of the Marketing and SNU IT&Data team through robust performance management, stringent governance, and effective financial oversights. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of accountabiity, continuous improvement, and financial prudence within a complex and matrix organizational environment.

The Performance and Governance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the performance management processes, ensuring governance standards are met, coordinating the control of opertional expenses (OPEX) and capital expenditures (CAPEX), and operating effectively within complex and matrixed organizatiinal structures within the Marketing and SNU IT&Data team and beyond.

Key accountabilities, deliverables & KPIs, impact on business results

·  Develop and implement performance management frameworks for assessing the effectiveness of IT initiatives and projects.
·  Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance with governance standards.
·  Monitor and report on IT performance metrics, OPEX, and CAPEX, providing insights and recommendations for financial optimization.
·  Conduct regular reviews of IT policies and procedures, ensuring they are up-to-date and adhered to.
·  Collaborate with IT & Data Director and other stakeholders to identify areas of risk and develop mitigation strategies.
·  Lead efforts to standardize processes and promote a culture of continuous improvement within the IT & Data team.
·  Manage the budgeting process for OPEX and CAPEX, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial targets.
·  Navigate and operate effectively within complex and matrixed organizational structures, fostering collaboration and alignment across different functions and teams.

Do not hesitate to apply if you have...

·  A Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
·  Proven experience in performance management, financial management, and operating within a matrix organization within an IT setting is preferable.
·  Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data, financial information, and organizational dynamics are required.
·  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with various stakeholders and navigate complex organizational structures.
·  Knowledge of IT standards, compliance regulations, and industry best practices is also necessary.
·  Experience with data analysis tools, performance management software, financial management systems, and organizational mapping tools.
·  Familiarity with project management methodologies and IT service management frameworks.

At Danone, you will work to make a vision a reality: “One Planet, One Health” and it doesn’t matter what position you are in to impact it. Here you will have space to create, to undertake, to grow and above all to be yourself, thanks to our culture of Inclusive Diversity, where we are clear that “our differences are what make the difference”. You will work with agile methodologies, in highperformance teams where you will learn, influence and contribute to achieve specific objectives and thus grow with the company. We want you to come and see for yourself, but if you want more information before, click here to convince yourself: Careers at Danone | Danone

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