Duration: 12 month FTC
About the role
As the I&T Programme Manager you will lead the integration of DS Smiths EMEA I&T with International Paper. This programme spans a c.$50bn investment and is critical to ensuring seamless operations across regions.
The Programme Manager will oversee four strategic workstreams:
I&T Organisational Optimisation Aligning teams structures and operating models. I&T SOX Controls Deployment Implementing compliance frameworks to meet Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. I&T Enabled Site Footprint Rationalization (80/20) Driving consolidation and efficiency through the strategic consolidation of sites and assets. I&T Service Integration Creating a self-contained EMEA I&T function while ensuring seamless user experience of services across EMEA and North America business units.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end delivery of the EMEA I&T integration programme.
Establish programme governance reporting and executive stakeholder engagement.
Drive organisational change and adoption of new systems and processes.
Ensure compliance with regulatory financial and operational standards.
Act as the primary liaison between EMEA and North American I&T leadership.
Identify and mitigate programme risks while ensuring delivery against strategic objectives.
Benefits tracking and realization of the Programme
Key Accountabilities:
Reporting into the I&T Transformation & Performance Director with accountability for the integration programme
Accountability for Delivery Budget Service Risk Value of the programme
Accountability for managing successful relationships between the Programme and I&T functions in both EMEA and North America
Interfaces with CIO CFO Key Business Leaders Delivery Teams and ITLTs both in North America and EMEA
Responsible for ensuring that the Business objectives are understood and realised through the deployment of the program
Build relationships with key stakeholders within the Division to become the trusted partner.
Foster A One Team Environment where teams are badge-less both across I&T and business regions.
Manage relationships with the I&T Management Teams & key partners
Create learning culture for the I&T team and the business to ensure programme continuously learns and improves.
Motivates and leads the direct and Matrix team to deliver an excellent I&T outcome to the business.
About you
Proven experience in leading large-scale I&T organisations and Divisional or Business Leadership Engagement at strategic level.
Strong understanding of and experience of multibillion dollar company integrations.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at executive level.
Proven track record in leading large-scale I&T integration or transformation programme (> $100m scale).
Strong background in I&T governance compliance (SOX) and organisational optimisation.
Experience in manufacturing packaging or related industries preferred.
Programme Leadership within a Merger Environment
Understand business practices and risks
Understand systems and technology
Application of procedures tools and methods
Security Practices and Procedures
Exceptional programme management and leadership skills.
Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
Expertise in I&T service management integration and rationalization.
Ability to operate in complex multinational environments
Strategic thinker with operational execution capability.
Resilient adaptable and culturally sensitive.
Required Experience:
Manager
DS Smith is an international packaging company, offering sustainable, plastic-free packaging, integrated recycling services, and sustainable paper products.