Transformation Specialist: Project and BAU needed at The South African Breweries

• The key purpose of this role is to support and deliver Transformation for key 😀 Tech projects and initiatives across the Africa Zone in order to enable Africa’s digital transformation journey, fully transform and stabilize operations as well as drive alignment with Global Best Practices. 

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Review processes across the Africa Zone to identify areas for optimization, standardization and stabilization using key Transformation Principles
• Map E2E as is processes, assess interdependencies, perform a gap analysis (People, Process, Tech) and design to be processes in line with: 
• Sarbanes Oxley and Zone Internal Controls
• Functional Excellence Programs
• Best in class external and internal benchmarks
• Standardized Global/Zone practices and processes 
• Sign off from key stakeholders (Zone, In Country, Process Owners, etc.)
• Developing sustainable business cases and plans that lead to improvement in maturity
• Building relationships with key stakeholders & stakeholder management across projects (In Country, BU, Zone & Global teams)
• Partnering with key stakeholders to ensure a successful transition between as is and to be processes
• Working with Process Owners, Change Management & Tech teams to ensure holistic documentation and training for to be processes
• Leveraging lean six sigma tools and techniques to ensure that waste is eliminated, defects are minimized, and improvement opportunities are identified
• As a specialist, the role is responsible for collaboration and embracing agile ways of work, ensuring team accountability and responsibility
• It requires ownership of the DTT transformation agenda, pushing the boundaries for excellent delivery and focus on root cause problem solving, using diverse and collective skills to support, manage and lead members of the transformation squad.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Embodies the AB InBev culture and 10 principles 
• Flexible and agile
• Leadership & project management capabilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Works with energy and enthusiasm to solve business problems
• Must be able to work under pressure and executes with discipline and a sense of urgency
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in and understand multi-cultural environments, interacting with various Country, BU, Zone and Global teams
• Considers diverse perspectives when faced with complex problems
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• SAP knowledge advantageous
• Knowledge of AB InBev Principles and operations advantageous
• Travel flexibility

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Leadership & project management capabilities
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• SAP knowledge advantageous