Logistics IT Program Manager for Warehouse Solutions: Enhanced Focus on Leadership & Digital Transformation

Job Overview: The Logistics MDS Program Manager is a critical leadership position within the Mondelez Digital Services (MDS) Customer Service & Logistics (CS&L) team. This role centers on spearheading the digital transformation of warehousing solutions, particularly driving the migration from SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) to SAP S/4HANA. .

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic planning and execution of digital warehousing and logistics initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals for operational excellence and innovation.
• Oversee the end-to-end management of large-scale technology projects, including SAP EWM to S/4HANA migration, delivering measurable results in terms of efficiency, integration, and automation.
• Serve as a digital transformation champion, guiding teams through the adoption of new technologies, fostering a culture of innovation, and driving continuous improvement in warehousing operations.
• Exhibit exceptional leadership skills, managing and motivating cross-functional project teams, solution providers, and external vendors, while ensuring alignment with broader business and technology strategies.
• Ensure technology and vendor selection processes are robust, transparent, and in line with both operational needs and compliance standards, including Information Security and Privacy Assessments.
• Collaborate with senior leadership across global and regional teams in manufacturing, transportation, and supply chain functions to ensure cohesive digital integration and alignment with cross-functional business needs.
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with technology providers and business partners, leading contract negotiations, ensuring strong vendor relationships, and maximizing technology ROI.
• Champion strategic KPI improvements, utilizing data-driven insights to identify areas for operational improvement, transparency, and automation, particularly within warehousing and transportation.
• Advocate for compliance and governance in logistics solution integration, ensuring adherence to internal and external standards, regulations, and policies.

What You Will Bring to the Role:

• Leadership in Digital Transformation: Proven ability to lead large-scale digital transformation initiatives, particularly within logistics and warehouse management, while driving organizational change and fostering a culture of innovation.
• Strategic Vision: Experience developing and executing strategic initiatives that align technology solutions with broader organizational goals, enhancing operational efficiency and future-readiness.
• Advanced Program Management Expertise: Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple large-scale logistics IT programs, ensuring timely delivery, budget compliance, and high-quality outcomes.
• SAP Expertise: Deep functional knowledge of SAP EWM with a strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA, applying this expertise to enhance warehousing and transportation solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders, both internal and external, ensuring alignment of business and technology objectives.
• Vendor Management Skills: Experience in technology vendor selection, contract negotiations, and performance management, ensuring successful partnerships and project delivery.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of leadership experience in logistics IT program management with a focus on warehousing solutions and digital transformation.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale, complex digital projects simultaneously, demonstrating strategic vision and operational excellence.
• MBA preferred, with additional certifications in Project Management and SAP EWM as strong advantages.