DMS Capability Owner / IT Strategy & Vendor Management Lead

Your key responsibilities:

1. DMS Capability Ownership & COE Leadership

• Own the global DMS service management, capability roadmap and product vision.
• Define solution standards, architecture principles and implementation methodology.
• Govern solution consistency across operating companies.
• Evaluate new capabilities and emerging technologies.
• Develop reusable implementation templates and accelerators. Maintain implementation playbooks.
• Coach Business Analysts and implementation teams.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Establish governance for solution quality.

2. IT Strategy

• Provides input for domain IT strategy and strategic portfolio planning/ Roadmap
• Prioritization of innovation / change in cooperation with business owners. Business partner for business stakeholders (e.g. Senior Management)

3. Vendor & Product Management

• Manage relationships with DMS partner.
• Influence vendor product roadmap.
• Evaluate partner capabilities.
• Coordinate product upgrades.
• Lead solution selection where required.
• Co-drive commercial discussions alongside procurement.

4. Knowledge Expert & Advisor

• Possesses a deep understanding of the assigned business area. E2E process and technology knowledge
• Coaches colleagues on way of working.
• Be the trustworthy advisor (person to go to) for identifying opportunities and risks for solution development

5. Program & Project Delivery

• Lead end-to-end DMS implementation projects across new operating companies.
• Lead retrofit and capability expansion initiatives for existing markets.
• Partner with business stakeholders to define implementation scope and rollout strategy.
• Ensure successful delivery across scope, timeline, quality and budget.
• Coordinate internal teams, vendors and market stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project risks, issues and executive communications.
• Support transition into hypercare and business-as-usual support. What we ask 12+ years working experience and relevant track record working in multinationals in the field of IT Experience in sales IT capabilities (DMS), project / solution / product / vendor management. Experience with managing senior management stakeholders A recognized Degree in Computer Science, IT or a related discipline. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills: written and verbal