Vice President

Platforms, International

Updated on 5/22/2023

Locations

London, UK

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Agile

AWS

Google Cloud Platform

Java

Management

SCRUM

Requirements

Proven track record (10+ years) of leading a major Technology programme across multiple countries as a senior project director or lead preferably within a large organisation
Strong programme management and organizational skills with experience of managing complex projects and performance management of suppliers
Strong Technology background - knowledge of agile delivery practices, large scale data platforms (GCP,AWS) and Java
Excellent communication skills as reporting into the D&B Executive team will be required
Ability to define and implement KPI's around quality, efficiency and delivery for large distributed scrum teams
Exceptional multi-tasker, strategic and tactical thinker
Ability to prioritise and adapt while maintaining the highest attention to detail
Able to shape, lead and control the delivery of complex, cross-functional projects, including optimization of resources and delivery to challenging timescales
Relationship management, able to build and maintain effective working relationships and work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues
Understanding of relevant data legislation and privacy compliance across Europe
10+ years of experience of Leadership experience relating to critical Domains or Programmes
Extensive programme management skills with a focus on business-centric projects
Ability to develop governance methodologies as an integral part of successful programme execution
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of leaders, managers, and subject matter experts
Able to successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously
Demonstrable skills in presenting information effectively and delivering effective reporting mechanisms
Able to produce high quality, effective and thorough documentation
Able to manage and prioritise competing requirements

Responsibilities

Overall E2E project management responsibility for the delivery of the modernisation of the European Local Market platforms
Working in partnership with the Technology Project Leads, define, track and manage these projects to ensure delivery to budget and committed timelines
Develop the strategy and process for transitioning off Local Market platforms and systems and onto Global systems
Develop the vendor and location strategies for the domain, looking to utlise Technology centers in addition to the local market resource
Own the engagement with the Local teams to document and report on the migration opportunities along with the associated cost benefits
Ensuring SLAs, metrics and continuous improvement measures are in place and can be demonstrated
Manage a significant project budget, understanding, challenging and proactively managing their cost and time position to mitigate potential delays and identify efficiencies
Identify any dependencies, risks and issues and ensure mitigation plans in place
Work closely with regional representatives from multiple global teams to ensure an effective cross-functional approach
Act as pivotal connection between the Technology delivery team and the commercial business to ensure requirements and timelines are understood and aligned
Coach, develop and challenge the project team (direct reports or otherwise) to a successful implementation
Effectively communicate timely and relevant updates to multiple stakeholder groups including International Technology and the European Leadership Team

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About the role

Reporting to the International Development Lead, the VP of Platforms will be responsible for the ownership and delivery of a number of key programmes that will modernize our European Local Markets. D&B Europe has investment and local systems within ten European countries which need to be maintained, supported and evolved. The strategic direction for D&B is to align onto the Global Product set & platforms to meet the needs of these local markets. For International this will require a comprehensive programme to modernize each Local Market, establishing a core set of foundational platforms that are consistent across all of them and migrating from the current systems to the target. This is a critical, post-acquisition project for Dun & Bradstreet’s recently expanded European business and will be integral to our growth strategy. The post holder will be expected to provide strategic domain management and programme management at a senior level with reporting into the executive team of both the Business and Technology functions

The outcome of this will be to have transitioned D&B International from a grouping of independent local markets and into a single set of business capabilities, underpinned by core platforms, products and processes. There will be a number of challenges as part of this as this role both technology and business. As such you will be the decision maker, defining the vision and operating model and driving the Programme to achieve those aims. required to build the vision and lead the team defining and transitioning each of these markets. This will mean that the Technology platforms will need to be identified, migration approaches built up, business processes standardized along with delivery management of the programmes.

This role is fundamental as it will be responsible for defining the target E2E set of platforms and business process. It will require a strong mix of leadership skills with technical knowledge being required to drive the right target architectures, develop innovative approaches to migrate customers seamlessly, business skills to understand how the separate businesses operate and can coalesce. Stakeholder skills to bring a diverse set of groups together and strong programme management skills to deliver a programme of this size.

This role will ultimately be accountable for all aspects of defining and transitioning to the future state for D&B International. Delivering on those technical commitments to meet our commercial objectives and responsible for keeping the Technology C Suite, International Leadership Team and other stakeholders updated on progress.

Key Responsibilities

Overall E2E project management responsibility for the delivery of the modernisation of the European Local Market platforms
Working in partnership with the Technology Project Leads, define, track and manage these projects to ensure delivery to budget and committed timelines
Develop the strategy and process for transitioning off Local Market platforms and systems and onto Global systems.
Develop the vendor and location strategies for the domain, looking to utlise Technology centers in addition to the local market resource
Own the engagement with the Local teams to document and report on the migration opportunities along with the associated cost benefits
Ensuring SLAs, metrics and continuous improvement measures are in place and can be demonstrated.
Manage a significant project budget, understanding, challenging and proactively managing their cost and time position to mitigate potential delays and identify efficiencies
Identify any dependencies, risks and issues and ensure mitigation plans in place
Work closely with regional representatives from multiple global teams to ensure an effective cross-functional approach
Act as pivotal connection between the Technology delivery team and the commercial business to ensure requirements and timelines are understood and aligned
Coach, develop and challenge the project team (direct reports or otherwise) to a successful implementation
Effectively communicate timely and relevant updates to multiple stakeholder groups including International Technology and the European Leadership Team

Key Attributes

Proven track record (10+ years) of leading a major Technology programme across multiple countries as a senior project director or lead preferably within a large organisation
Strong programme management and organizational skills with experience of managing complex projects and performance management of suppliers
Strong Technology background – knowledge of agile delivery practices, large scale data platforms (GCP,AWS) and Java
Excellent communication skills as reporting into the D&B Executive team will be required.
Ability to define and implement KPI’s around quality, efficiency and delivery for large distributed scrum teams.
Exceptional multi-tasker, strategic and tactical thinker
Ability to prioritise and adapt while maintaining the highest attention to detail
Able to shape, lead and control the delivery of complex, cross-functional projects, including optimization of resources and delivery to challenging timescales
Relationship management, able to build and maintain effective working relationships and work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues
Understanding of relevant data legislation and privacy compliance across Europe

Key Skills

10+ years of experience of Leadership experience relating to critical Domains or Programmes
Extensive programme management skills with a focus on business-centric projects
Ability to develop governance methodologies as an integral part of successful programme execution,
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of leaders, managers, and subject matter experts.
Able to successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously
Demonstrable skills in presenting information effectively and delivering effective reporting mechanisms
Able to produce high quality, effective and thorough documentation
Able to manage and prioritise competing requirements

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Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug: Comprehensive coverage through a choice of a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and Consumer Directed Health Plan (CDHP). The CDHP plan has a Health Savings Account (HSA) option. D&B contributes to the HSA each year.
Dental: Insurance including preventive care, basic care, major care and orthodontia
Vision: Coverage for routine eye exams and prescription lenses, frames and contact lenses
Health Care Accounts: Set aside before-tax dollars to pay for eligible health care expenses. You can choose a Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
Life Insurance: Company paid life insurance, as well as additional coverage including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse or Domestic Partner, and Child
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance: Benefit that provides a payment if you suffer an accident that is fatal or dismembering
Business Travel Accident Insurance: Benefit that provides a payment if you are injured or die as a result of an accident while traveling on Company-approved business
Short-Term Disability (STD): Company provided benefit that offers you income protection for absence due to nonwork-related injury or illness
Long-Term Disability (LTD): Coverage that picks up when your STD ends. It provides income protection if you become totally disabled and are unable to work after 180 days of continuous disability.
Critical Illness Insurance: Insurance that is intended to supplement your medical and disability coverage. It provides a lump-sum benefit in the event you (or a covered family member) are diagnosed with a covered condition, such as cancer, heart attack, and more
Hospital Indemnity Insurance: Provides a lump-sum benefit to help you pay for costs in the event you (or a covered family member) are hospitalized.
Accident Insurance: Provides a lump-sum benefit to help you (or a covered family member) pay for costs for a covered injury and related services
401(k) Plan: Retirement plan into which you can make before-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions; company match is available along with a wide range of investment options
Personalized Planning & Advice (PP&A): Assistance with 401(k) investment decisions and financial wellness
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Set aside before-tax dollars to use towards eligible dependent child or adult care services
Legal Insurance Plan: Insurance plan that provides you with prepaid legal services to help you address a wide range of legal matters (i.e. home purchase, will creation, small claims court, dispute with a home contractor, and much more)
Home and Auto Insurance: Special group rates and discounts on protection of your home, car and other personal property
Commuter Benefit: Pay for your commuting expenses through before-tax payroll deductions
Pet Insurance: Plan that reimburses you for expenses incurred for covered services
Vacation days: 20 days and you are eligible to earn more based on your years of service
Holidays: 9 paid days that coincide with the national holidays when our US offices are closed, plus one floating holiday of your choice
Volunteer Days: Two days per year to volunteer
Unsick Day: One paid day off to visit the doctor when you are not sick
Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave: Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for the primary caregiver, and up to 2 weeks of paid leave for the secondary caregiver
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support, including access a network of professional counselors, and referrals on resources for everyday needs
Adoption Assistance: Reimbursement for eligible expenses related to adopting a child
Education Assistance: Provides financial assistance for outside education to enable team members to achieve greater results in their current position and/or to prepare team members for future assignments within Dun & Bradstreet

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