Director, Go to Market - EA/APAC/India
Herbalife Europe Limited / Herbalife U.K. Limited, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1HB
About The Team
We are a multicultural and diverse team that is open and collaborative, and, this is the perfect time to be joining as we going through our digital transformation. Our new digital ecosystem (with Herbalife One as the main focus re. product and change) is aimed at significantly consolidating and improving the Distributor experience. As part of a cross‑functional agile team, you will be instrumental in managing project activities in lead‑up to launches of new products and features and will be responsible for orchestrating continuity regarding the post‑launch process (successful transition to Service Operations, iterative delivery of product changes and ensuring uptake of our new solutions).
In This Role You Will
Digital Portfolio Delivery: Manage new market launches and new feature releases
Market UAT and Business Readiness: Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and ensure business readiness
Delivery success: Accountable for the successful delivery of digital solutions, encompassing all project delivery activities. Ensure that we are set up for success across all areas, operate consistently within standard Agile ways‑of‑working, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to manage delivery
Managing of project time‑line, milestones, risks, impediments resources and business impact
Proactive tracking of tasks and deliverables across the project community and lifecycle to ensure timely tactical execution
Proactive resolution of impediments that could impact on time‑lines, quality and team efficiency
Creation and maintaining of project plans (with touch‑points encompassing various areas of the organisation) that support the program
Drive best practises and blueprint orientation
Close partnership with the internal Value Stream and Business Readiness leads to ensure a well structured and managed shift towards our new digital features and ecosystem
Stakeholder management: Effectively managing of stakeholders across the value chain – including global, regional, market‑level, Distributor as well as vendor stakeholders. Dissemination of project‑relevant communication assets will be imperative to ensure quality go‑live as well as adoption. Foster an outcome‑oriented culture and cadence, underpinned by good orchestration and communication
Continuous improvement: Manage, track and coordinate the continuous delivery process, and ensure that post‑launch changes are executed / delivered within a framework of solid orchestration (leveraging project management and release train principles)
Supervisory responsibilities: Project Managers and User Acceptance Testing Leads in GBS Poland & GBS KL
Skills
Organised and structured way of working, with a hands‑on and proactive approach to track activities, find solutions for impediments and manage stakeholders
Able to develop excellent relationships and communicate effectively up to executive level profiles
Passionate to meet or exceed client expectations, and to play a crucial part in taking the company forward
High personal drive and hands‑on approach to make a difference. Ability to produce outstanding, positive results both professionally and personally by being proactive and committed
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, other European languages highly appreciated
Experience
Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex projects in a global environment within different time zones simultaneously
Leading through uncertainty
Experience in testing automation is an added value
Experience as scrum master is an added advantage
Experience in the field of Release Train management will be an added advantage
Experience in using resource‑and project management tools (MS project, Fluid or equivalent)
Excellent knowledge of MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Good knowledge of eCommerce projects and digital transformation initiatives
Education
Program / Project management qualification (Prince2 / Agile / PMP or equivalent)
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Management or similar is desired
What We Offer
International environment.
Attractive salary and benefits package including: Car Allowance, Eye care voucher, Pension scheme, Life insurance, entertainment events and more.
Annual bonus at company discretion.
Hybrid working model (3 days in the Uxbridge office and 2 days from home).
Unlimited access to company products in the kitchen to prepare your favourite shake.
Herbalife product discount: Directors and above qualify for Directors product orders.
Personal development opportunities and free access to online training including LinkedIn Learning.
Chance to share your ideas and help improve our creative process.
Onsite parking.
Annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays. Plus extra 2 days/16 hours per year for charity and volunteering activities.
Service awards – lunch with your team.
Opportunities for coaching and skills development.
Who we are:
Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has helped people pursue a healthy, active life since 1980. Our nutrition, weight management and personal care products are available exclusively to and through dedicated independent Members in more than 90 countries.
Our company offers a culture focused on people, their needs, relationships and careers – helping talents grow and giving them a chance to change lives.
Learn more: https://www.herbalife.com
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