Job Career at Pernod Ricard - 2015

Pernod Ricard is the world’s co-leader in wines and spirits with consolidated sales of € 7,945 million in 2013/14.
Created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has undergone sustained development, based on both organic growth and acquisitions: Seagram-2001, Allied Domecq-2005 and Vin & Sprit-2008.
Pernod Ricard holds one of the most prestigious brand portfolios in the sector: ABSOLUT Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Kahlúa and Malibu liqueurs, G.H.Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, as well as Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo and Graffigna wines


Job Title: Business Relationship Manager-BRM

Location 
Lagos

Job Field
ICT, Computer, Sales, Marketing

Job Description
The Business Relationship Manager -BRM is accountable for the delivery of all technology services to Pernod Ricard Nigeria-PRN.
The BRM will define the demand for IT services in line with the Pernod Ricard Global Bi Modal IT Strategy for the PRN.
Incumbent will be responsible to support the delivery of consistent end-to-end IT services, in line with the Business IT budget. They will do this through management of the portfolio of projects and service levels with internal global and regional delivery teams and external 3rd party service providers.
The role reports to the local Chief Financial Officer but has a strong functional reporting line to the IT Director for Sub Saharan Africa and ultimately holds the final responsible to increase the value realized from IT assets, investments, and capabilities in Nigeria.

Responsibilities
Ensures Pernod Ricard Nigeria’s needs are represented in the long term vision of regional and global platform technologies and solutions
Communicate IT roadmap for Pernod Ricard Nigeria to all relevant role players.
Identify document and communicate key strategic business and functional requirements of Pernod Ricard Nigeria taking cognisance of IT regional and global strategic intent
Liaise extensively with all relevant internal and external service providers in ensuring requirements are contracted
Own the delivery of IT solutions as the champion of IT for Pernod Ricard Nigeria
In so doing provide consultative services through:
Accurate analysis of business requirements and how these can be satisfied through available solutions.
Relevant documentation and communication of these systems requirements to all parties responsible for delivery of the solution
Project Management the delivery of the relevant solution.
Through close alignment with Internal and External technology providers ensure the operational day to day IT operations of Pernod Ricard Nigeria is effectively delivered
Champion and drive relevant regional and global solutions which will benefit Pernod Ricard Nigeria
Ensure Pernod Ricard Nigeria meet the internal and external audit requirements for relevant IT policies and procedures
Ensure accurate Information Technology budgets are established for Pernod Ricard Nigeria and that these budgets are continuously monitored
Ensures new, unplanned initiatives are raised and agreed before implementation
Provides insight and transparency to IT service costs

Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Computer Science discipline: Master’s degree is an advantage
Strong technical background in ERP implementation and management Microsoft Navision advantageous
Strong Technical background in sales force enablement and automation salesforce.com advantageous
Solid understanding of IT operations and relevant frameworks COBIT. ITIL etc
Demonstrated management of third party service providers
Ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence
Experience in working with global teams, projects and implementations
Demonstrated ability to manage through constructive conflict to deliver positive outcomes. Comfort with asking challenging and difficult questions to business and functional leaders.
Ability to translate process, data, and technology concepts into business terms.
Ability to move frequently between high-level strategic view to a tactical view.
Proactively manages customer expectations
Financial acumen. Ability to manage the creation and delivery of IT budgets. Working knowledge of NPV, ROGI, etc.
Proficient in  Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)

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