Job Description

The VP Digital and Innovation will play a pivotal role in driving revenue generation and cost optimization initiatives across Arcera. This individual will lead cross-functional teams on key projects aimed at advancing our mission and achieving our strategic objectives. This role will play a critical part in the identification and implementation of opportunities to deliver value creation, driving sustainable growth, and maximizing profitability. This position requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in innovation, data strategy, digital transformation, and AI.
Key Responsibilities
1. Digital and Innovation:

• Design the Digital, Data Management and AI Strategy across Arcera Group.
• Steer the Innovation agenda at group level, deliver the yearly reviews and ensure execution.

• Connect with the ExCom and the Investors' Digital Center of Excellence to build and articulate the digital strategy and roadmap in conjunction with the business strategy and vision.
• Working with business teams across functions and regions to articulate their digital priorities and establish their roadmap in line with the digital strategy.
• Define and drive initiatives to bring innovation in the organization.
• Design, lead and monitor the implementation of strategic & transformative digital initiatives.
• Provide expertise and tools to support the leadership teams in structuring and managing the digital initiatives - for initiatives run by the functions/regions.
• Drive change management in IT and functional teams to ensure tangible long-term impact for the projects run.

2. Value Creation:

• Lead the identification, prioritization and execution of value creation digital initiatives for the Group to strengthen its market position and financial performance.
• Lead development of project plans, timelines, and budgets, providing support and challenge to ensure robustness.
• Drive value creation projects from inception to completion.
• Build and bring together cross-function teams as required to deliver on initiatives including but not limited to Operations, Procurement, Sales and Marketing, Finance and Legal.
• Develop and implement effective program management and governance.
• Supports the M&A and Business Development teams in identifying digitalization opportunities in potential target companies, assess potential value and recommends on integration strategies.
• Drives global company digital transformation initiatives from inception to completion
• Partner with Finance to ensure initiatives are underpinned by robust financial and commercial analysis.
• Prepare executive-friendly and high-quality presentations to support decision making.
• Ensure initiatives align to the overall Arcera strategy.

3. Global Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders globally to align project objectives with overall business goals.
• Foster strong working relationships with internal teams, including but not limited to Operations, Procurement, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Legal.

4. External Contract Negotiations:

• Support contract negotiations with key external stakeholders on value creation projects such as suppliers, strategic partners, and service providers in alignment with legal and compliance guidelines.
• Ensure that contracts and agreements are structured to maximize value and mitigate risks for Arcera.
• Develop recommendations on contracts and agreements for decision by CVCO.

5. Leadership and Team Management:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to project teams, ensuring clarity of goals, roles, and responsibilities.
• Coach and develop team members to enhance their project management skills and contribute to organizational success.

6. Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Develop and monitor project performance against KPIs and milestones, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Prepare regular progress reports, presentations, recommendations and updates for senior management and stakeholders.

Key Skills

• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration: Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide project teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and engage with senior stakeholders by taking a proactive approach to shape and influence their expectations. Builds partnerships and can understand and engage with stakeholders and teams at all levels.
• Strategic Execution: Ability to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and contribute to long-term objectives through effective project execution.
• Change Enablement: Experience supporting change initiatives by managing project transitions, fostering cross-cultural collaboration, and engaging stakeholders through periods of ambiguity.
• Tech-Savvy: Technology savvy with strong understanding of business and IT challenges and driving strategic projects across different functional areas.
• Transformation: A transformational leader who can identify opportunities and lead the implementation of complex IT projects.
• Innovation: Drive an innovative approach to technology creating value for the organization.
• Analytical Thinking: Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities and a continuous improvement mindset to identify practical and innovative solutions.
• Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate project goals, status, and outcomes to varied audiences; demonstrates curiosity and empathy in stakeholder engagement.
• Agility & Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced, global environments; adaptable to changing priorities with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across diverse teams and regions.

Qualifications & Experience

• 7-10 of experience. Focus on leading transformational digital projects in international environments with different levels of complexity.
• A wealth of experience in different domains ranging from management consulting to technology solution providers.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory requirements, compliance standards, and industry best practices.
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex projects and driving revenue growth initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and dynamic environment.