Pernod Ricard is the world’s co-leader in wines and spirits
with consolidated sales of € 7,945 million in 2013/14. Created in
1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has undergone
sustained development, based on both organic growth and
acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin &
Sprit (2008).
Pernod Ricard holds one of the most
prestigious brand portfolios in the sector: ABSOLUT Vodka, Ricard
pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute and The
Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac,
Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Kahlúa and Malibu liqueurs,
G.H.Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, as well as Jacob’s Creek,
Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo and Graffigna wines.
Pernod Ricard employs a workforce of nearly 18,800 people
and operates through a decentralised organisation, with 6
“Brand Companies” and 80 “Market Companies” established in each
key market.
We are recruiting to fill the position
of:
Job Title: Business Relationship
Manager (BRM)
Job Location:
Lagos
Job
Description
The Business Relationship Manager (BRM)
is accountable for the delivery of all technology services to
Pernod Ricard Nigeria (PRN).
The BRM will define the demand for IT services in line
with the Pernod Ricard Global Bi Modal IT Strategy for the
PRN.
Incumbent will be responsible to support the delivery of
consistent end-to-end IT services, in line with the Business IT
budget. They will do this through management of the portfolio
of projects and service levels with internal global and
regional delivery teams and external 3rd party service
providers.
The role reports to the local Chief Financial Officer but
has a strong functional reporting line to the IT Director for
Sub Saharan Africa and ultimately holds the final responsible
to increase the value realized from IT assets, investments, and
capabilities in Nigeria.
Responsibilities
Strategic Alignment (10%):
Ensures Pernod Ricard Nigeria’s needs
are represented in the long term vision of regional and global
platform technologies and solutions
Communicate IT roadmap for Pernod Ricard Nigeria to all
relevant role players.
Demand Management (10%):
Identify document and communicate key
strategic business and functional requirements of Pernod Ricard
Nigeria taking cognisance of IT regional and global strategic
intent
Liaise extensively with all relevant internal and
external service providers in ensuring requirements are
contracted
Portfolio Management – Projects
(40%):
Own the delivery of IT solutions as the
champion of IT for Pernod Ricard Nigeria
In so doing provide consultative services
through:
Accurate analysis of business requirements and how these
can be satisfied through available solutions.
Relevant documentation and communication of these systems
requirements to all parties responsible for delivery of the
solution
Project Management the delivery of the relevant
solution.
Portfolio Management – Service Delivery
(20%):
Through close alignment with Internal
and External technology providers ensure the operational day to
day IT operations of Pernod Ricard Nigeria is effectively
delivered
Champion and drive relevant regional and global solutions
which will benefit Pernod Ricard Nigeria
Governance (10%):
Ensure Pernod Ricard Nigeria meet the
internal and external audit requirements for relevant IT
policies and procedures.
Financial Management (10%):
Ensure accurate Information Technology
budgets are established for Pernod Ricard Nigeria and that
these budgets are continuously monitored
Ensures new/unplanned initiatives are raised and agreed
before implementation
Provides insight and transparency to IT service
costs
Desired Skills and
Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business,
Engineering or Computer Science discipline: Master’s degree is
an advantage
Strong technical background in ERP implementation and
management (Microsoft Navision advantageous)
Strong Technical background in sales force enablement and
automation (salesforce.com advantageous)
Solid understanding of IT operations and relevant
frameworks (COBIT. ITIL etc)
Demonstrated management of third party service
providers
Ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust
and confidence
Experience in working with global teams, projects and
implementations
Demonstrated ability to manage through constructive
conflict to deliver positive outcomes. Comfort with asking
challenging and difficult questions to business and functional
leaders.
Ability to translate process, data, and technology
concepts into business terms.
Ability to move frequently between high-level strategic
view to a tactical view.
Proactively manages customer expectations
Financial acumen. Ability to manage the creation and
delivery of IT budgets. Working knowledge of NPV, ROGI,
etc.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and Project).
How To Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to
apply online
Due Date: Not
Stated: