Digital & Technology Business Partner

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The role is accountable for driving digital and technology (D&T) initiatives in the Personal Care Business unit (BU). This role leads the plan for landing capabilities and innovation for North America, including enabling an integrated data foundation in the US, expanding the use of AI and automation, partnering closely with the BU leaders and Product teams to drive user centricity, embedding capabilities that drive business impact.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
o Trusted partner to BU leadership and their teams
o Create and execute strategies that leverage digital technologies, AI, and automation.
o Support a key workstream around enabling an integrated, future-fit data foundation in the US

- Ensure alignment of analytics, AI and technology initiatives with business unit objectives.
o Accountable for the digitization of personal care, leading the E2E D&T plans for cross-functional agile squads unit on behalf of the BU CDIO
o Prioritizes and aligns the plan, outcomes and timelines with business unit leadership across products
o Drives benefits and adoption with the business unit team and products
o Drives local stakeholder engagement and feedback prioritization, advocating for user-centricity and continuous improvement
o Accountable for business unit sign-off and validation of products
o Lead business deployment of BU specific or BU tailored products, working closely with products to ensure outcome delivery
o Acts as first point of contact for BU leaders into D&T, resolving risks, issues and questions
o Advocate for the adoption of innovative tools and practices to maintain a competitive edge.
o Suggests opportunities for leverage of AI and Automation to drive productivity, growth or operational effectiveness

SKILLS – [Skills List]
• Familiarity and comfort with data and/or enterprise architecture in the CPG/retail/related space preferred

- Digital acumen – experience with digital technologies – including AI, Automation and Tech
• Business acumen
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Program / plan management to ensure delivery of outcomes.  E2E project management ability
• Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills

LEADERSHIP SKILLS
• Unilever Behaviors
o PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.
o PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
o TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best. Inspires powerful teamwork and collaboration, connecting people for better results.
o CONSUMER LOVE: Brings the voice of the consumer into everything we do, always.
o BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates opportunities for profitable growth through the core and beyond.

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