Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas. Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries, and employs approximately 4,000 people. Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry. **General Description of the Role** The "Global IT SAP Senior Program Manager and DM&A;“ is responsible for providing strategic technology support and guidance to the Global M&A; team, also facilitating pre-deal IT Due Diligence for Divestitures, Mergers & Acquisitions (DM&A;). S/he has a crucial role in DM&A; Integration & Market Expansion Initiatives from IT perspective, with a focus on SAP programs, in collaboration and Global Business Integration functions. **The "Global IT SAP Senior Program Manager and DM&A;“ will act as**:
Lead IT Program Manager for Business development & Integration Projects (DM&A; Integration & Market Expansion Initiatives) Liaison between DM&A; Team and IT functions ensuring technology requirements/ risks/ opportunities are identified, assessed and addressed during IT Due Diligence phase Coordinator between the SAP platform and all impacted IT functions. As IT Program Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Integration Projects are executed on time and in budget contributing to the Organization's growth and long-term success. The role is a key component of the Campari Group OneIT Organization, cooperating with Global & Regional IT teams. S/he will interact with several stakeholders from all Company Functions both at Global & Regional/ Local level. Strong leadership capabilities mixed with teamwork and commitment to achieving defined objectives are key factors. **Mission/Objectives**
- Collaborate with Global and Regional IT & with Global and Regional Business to drive seamless post-deal Integrations and Market Expansion Projects (for the assigned Project)
- Identify & analyse IT requirements/ needs for Integrations and Market Expansion Projects along with IT CoE & technological Platforms
- Lead IT solutions implementation as PM ensuring the Project will be within approved “Scope, Time & Budget” **Key Responsibilities and Activities**
- Communicate effectively with key stakeholders, including senior management, to provide updates on technology initiatives and IT due diligence findings and integration projects
- Conduct IT Due Diligence for potential DM&A; initiatives, identifying key technology risks & opportunities
- Develop and execute IT project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and budgets
- Develop and maintain metrics to track and report the effectiveness of the Project
- For the IT Vendors involved in the Integration Project: Manage the vendor relationships in collaboration with other IT involved teams, ensuring timely delivery of services and products in compliance with contractual obligations. Support in the definition/ review of Statement of Work (produced by Vendor).
- Facilitate change management, training, and knowledge transfer to relevant stakeholders, empowering them to effectively leverage IT solutions in their daily work
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings through the integration of IT systems and technologies
- Participate in relevant industry events and professional development opportunities to maintain expertise in legal and DM&A; technology best practices
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the organization's DM&A; technology landscape
- Suggest the development and maintenance of IT-related policies, procedures, and documentation
- Continuously evaluate and improve IT processes and systems to maximize integrations’ efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring the integrations follow standardized and repeatable approach (IT Integration Playbook) **Key Relationships** **Internal Relationships**: - Global M&A; team and Global Business Integration functions: collaborate with the two functions delivering seamless business partnership
- Global IT (Functional IT Teams, Technology Platforms Teams, Technology & Security Team, Global Service Delivery Team): understand requirements and constraints coming from Business Functions or other IT teams, align on activities with the different impacted teams, collaborate with other Business Partners to manage esacalations & requests during Project execution phases & address risks and issues
- Regional and Local IT Teams: ensure engagement and alignment
- Project Teams: Collaborate with all Project team members ensuring IT expertise and guidance. **External Relationships**: - IT Vendors and Service Providers: manage relationships with exte