Business Relationship Manager (BRM) Vacancy at Pernod Ricard, Lagos

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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)


Location: Lagos


Job Description

• The Business Relationship Manager (BRM) is accountable for
  
  the delivery of all technology services to Pernod Ricard
  
  Nigeria (PRN).
  


• 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.
  


• 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.
  

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
  


• 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.
  


• In so doing provide consultative services through:
  


• Accurate analysis of business requirements and how these
  
  can be satisfied through available solutions.
  

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
  


• 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).
  


• 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
  

How to Apply

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