R&d Data and Digital Lead Homecare
1 week ago
Location: La Lucia Ridge
MAIN JOB PURPOSE:
Are you a dynamic and flexible team player who has a keen eye for detail and data analytics methodology to manage compliance and governance of Homecare R&D data lifecycle in PLM and other business systems? Do you have a passion for digital, embracing the need for user acceptance testing, training and troubleshooting on the various R&D related digital tools? Can you bring the necessary technical skill/expertise, passion for winning and project management rigor to partner cross functional teams to lead end to end data compliance and governance and provide R&D teams with insights for growth?
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JOB SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Data- Specifications support to R&D teams to enable delivery of category program (Innovation, Renovation, Value Improvement, Supply Chain support).- Lead delivery of specification cleansing for HC R&D Africa to maintain green scorecards.- Manage defaulters on Africa tools (PIT/PLM e.g.) to ensure green scores on global dashboards.- Provide leadership for data management aspects in project scoping, risk evaluation, data change management and reporting.- Proactive Data Quality review and reporting for HC R&D- PLM Expertise and Super user support to R&D end users.- Support for business audits on R&D data compliance- Manage end to end R&D data interfaces in all systems inked to PLM, including setting up Ways of working, and training of HC end users.- PIT: Approve PIT statements and responsible for the translation process (get translations done and approved by Regulatory) for Formulator to input into PIRDs.- Trouble shooting and Root Cause Analysis of business queries relating to specification, recipes, and Bills of Materials (BOM’s)- Responsible for creation of material codes on NECO system for all LOS as briefed and HC lead for NECO governance calls.- Conduct UAT (user acceptance tests) for all new systems or Change requests on existing systems.- Assist with overflow specifications on PLM where needed.- Digital- Partner with Global Digital R&D (DRD) teams to lead Africa input into Digital tool design, change impact assessment, risk mitigation and execution)- Represent HC Africa in global community of practice connects for data and Digital.- Set up and run a HC Africa Digital CoP- Fully operation and drive adoption of all relevant R&D and business digital tools that use R&D data- Support requests for HC R&D team tool access- Be a leader and change catalyst for use of R&D digital tools in project delivery.- Partner with category teams in creation of new digital tools and R&D HC data insights that support delivery of growth in Africa.
KEY REQUIREMENTS- Relevant BTech / BSC qualification in the field of Math’s, Science, Engineering and or IT / Data Science / Analytics.- 3 - 5 years relevant experience:
- Experience in PLM or equivalent data management systems- Demonstrated experience with data mining skills.- Knowledge about management of databases, Power BI, data analytics, and reporting including interpretation of results.- Experience in working with multi-functional, multi-located and multi-cultural teams.- Must be able to demonstrate a general understanding of project management to realize the order, importance, and impact of appropriate project activities.- SAP experience and understanding would be beneficial.- An entrepreneurial mindset is beneficial.- Preferable experience in leading teams / people and managing projects.- Leadership behaviours:
- You’re a born leader - Able to work with cross functional teams all levels and lead by example and delivery through people.- Excellent Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills - Able to facilitate effective root cause analysis pertaining to data and systems to provide quick and effective resolution; Have a keen eye for details and data trends to influence decision making.- You’re a change maker - Challenge the Status quo and bring a fresh perspective on how to deliver data insights to optimize decision making and resource utilization in R&D delivery; Passionate about growing people in the digital and data space.- Demonstrated success in Project management - Including Stakeholder and Change management skills.- You’re a culture & change champion - Do you know about the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan? We are looking for a team member who wants to discover their purpose and are free to champion it. Placing sustainability at the forefront of development and use data insights to drive improvement.
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