Global R&D Digital Innovation Excellence Manager

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Data Engineering, Data science techniques, Data Visualization, Management

Job Description

This position offers a unique opportunity within the Global Fabric Enhancers R&D Design team at Port Sunlight, UK, where you'll work with cutting-edge technology in a truly purpose-driven culture.

The position of Digital & Innovation Manager will lead the digital transformation programme for Fabric enhancers, connecting with category strategy. Our digital strategy focuses on enhancing data quality, data engineering, visualisation, reporting, adoption of new relevant tools, data science, modelling and AI integration; this strategic approach ensures that we stay at the forefront of digital innovation, leveraging technology to drive excellence in our fabric care products.

In this role, collaboration is key. The individual will closely partner with the Global Category Director, playing a pivotal role in steering both category strategy and innovation excellence. Their influence extends to shaping the mindset within the R&D program, working seamlessly with the entire category Leadership Team to spearhead digital transformation.

The individual will actively engage with diverse teams across formats, regions, and functions. This includes forging essential connections with Global R&D teams, Digital R&D teams, Consumer and Sensory Science teams, and Brand teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the Digital program for Fabric Enhancers, interpreting R&D and category strategy to deliver the Digital R&D strategy.

• Build a network of internal and external partners to deliver business impact through data and digital tools within an efficient ecosystem.

• Bring Digital thinking to the team, embracing a digital in-silico first approach.

• Oversee the implementation of new digital tools.

• Actively build digital capabilities and scale them across the globe.

• Develop a strong culture and capability for digital-led innovation within your program and the wider group.

ALL ABOUT YOU

• Education to degree level or higher in Science/Engineering/Data-related qualification or relevant R&D experience.

• Proven track record of delivering business impact from data and/or digital tools.

• Experience working globally in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural teams.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and engage in effective business partnering.

• Embrace agility and curiosity.

• Possess an owners’ mindset with a passion for high performance.

• Comfortable working with ambiguity and fostering a collaborative environment.

• Excellent communicator (written and verbal), translating complex digital tools and data insights into key messages for stakeholders (R&D teams, Brand teams, key opinion formers such as trade and consumers).

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About Unilever

Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle.

Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That’s why our purpose is ‘to make sustainable living commonplace’

What We Offer

Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together for better business performance. We want to push boundaries, and have the flexibility needed to keep adapting in an ever-changing, more dynamic world. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

As part of your hiring journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments, to improve your recruitment experience.

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