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Ice Cream PLM Global Data Migration & Deployment Lead

Function: R&D

Reports to: Ice Cream R&D Lead

Scope: Global

Location: Turkey (Istanbul)

This is a fixed term role until December 2027.

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.​ A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.​ Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.​

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers.​ Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.​  

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.  We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.  

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.  

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.​ 

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! 

JOB PURPOSE:

Step into a pivotal role at The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC)—the world’s leading ice cream innovator, driving delight for millions with over a century of expertise. You will work for the Global leading Ice Cream player in a growing category where we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. Committed to innovation and quality we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion.

The ability to drive future innovation and produce high-quality and cost-effective ice cream products relies on effective product data management enabled by an advanced Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. TMICC is developing a next-generation PLM system to drive operational excellence and use portfolio data for faster decisions. Key features include process standardisation, Supply Chain ERP integration, regulatory compliance check, workflow automation, and AI-driven portfolio analysis.

We are seeking an experienced PLM data expert to lead the end-to-end data migration and implementation globally for a new PLM system across five Ice Cream Business Units. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to execute the vision of the Digital landscape of the new Ice Cream Company on a global scale. You will ensure the successful transition of product data in a legacy system into the new PLM system, enabling seamless digital integration across R&D, supply chain, and manufacturing functions. Collaborating with experts across IT, R&D, procurement, system vendors, and industry-leading partners to manage change and global roll-out, ensuring deployments are completed on schedule and in full.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data Migration Leadership

• Define PLM data migration strategy, including scope mapping, data mapping, cleansing, validation, and transformation to ensure business continuity and meet future reporting requirements such as ESG and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in R&D, supply chain, factories, IT to identify and prioritize critical data sets for migration.
• Establish and manage data quality standards and governance processes globally.
• Supervise migration script, tool, and automation workflow development, and manage resources for execution.

Deployment Planning & Execution

• Lead deployment planning across multiple business units and geographies.
• Coordinate cutover activities, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Manage deployment timelines, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Lead hypercare activities and ensure stability following deployment.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact for data migration and deployment-related topics.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to align stakeholders on data readiness and deployment processes.
• Lead change management by leveraging internal superuser networks and external partners.
• Communicate progress, risks, and issues to senior leadership and program governance.

Technical & Process Expertise

• Collaborate with PLM architects, data engineers, IT, R&D, and Supply Chain teams to align both technical and business processes.

• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously improve migration and deployment methodologies based on lessons learned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:  

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry and Food Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in PLM systems (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, SAP PLM, Centric PLM) with a focus on data migration and deployment.
• Experience in R&D product innovation, process development, or supply chain manufacturing and planning.
• Proven experience in large-scale digital transformation or ERP/PLM implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of product data structures, BOMs, specifications, and regulatory data.
• Experience with data migration tools, ETL processes, and scripting languages (e.g., SQL, Python) is highly desirable.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in aligning technical solutions with business objectives, enhancing data quality, and managing cross-functional teams to achieve impactful outcomes.
• Proven experience in change management in a system or new way of working.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of manufacturing and R&D processes in Food and Beverage industry.
• Experience with cloud-based PLM platforms and integrations.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel (approximately 2–3 times per quarter) may be needed for meetings and workshops to support data migration activities and systems roll-out in Business Units.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€8.3bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up. ​
• Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast tracked growth. ​
• A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact.​
• A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments.

As publicly announced, Unilever will separate its Ice Cream business which is expected by the end of 2025. This role will transfer to the new Ice Cream company.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position.

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  

Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

Disclaimer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.