Digital Transformation Manager
Join Chivas Brothers, part of Pernod Ricard, as a Digital Transformation Manager. This role focuses on modernising spirit and alcohol management systems across our operations, leveraging technology for maximum efficiency, compliance, and traceability.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Contribution – support the Director of Blending & Inventory in defining and executing the roadmap for upgrading and implementing advanced spirit management and alcohol tracking systems.
- Technology Implementation – coordinate the selection, integration, and optimisation of digital platforms that enhance spirit production, blending, inventory control, supply chain, and regulatory compliance.
- Process Optimization – identify inefficiencies in current alcohol and materials management processes using AI, digital assistants and other tools, recommend automation, and deploy solutions to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Data & Regulatory Compliance – collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure seamless alignment of new technologies with excise duty regulations, traceability requirements, and industry best practices.
- Stakeholder Engagement – work with operations, IT, supply chain and compliance teams to ensure transformation initiatives deliver tangible business benefits.
- Change Management & Training – lead change adoption by training teams, refining workflows and supporting a culture of digital excellence.
- Project & Budget Oversight – design and deliver multi‑million‑pound transformation projects, balancing innovation with cost efficiency and risk management.
Qualifications
- Technical Leadership – previous experience leading the implementation of ERP, MES and digital tracking solutions for alcohol production and inventory.
- Project Management – strong experience coordinating and supporting large‑scale technology transformations and leading system implementation projects.
- Learning Agility – capability to rapidly grasp regulatory & compliance requirements, including alcohol excise laws, traceability standards and global regulations.
- Business Acumen – proven ability to align technology upgrades with commercial and operational objectives, delivering measurable ROI.
- Leadership & Influence – strong ability to engage and collaborate with cross‑functional teams in a complex, fast‑paced environment; experience building capability through training in digital excellence.
Benefits
For your health, we offer private medical insurance, income protection and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. Lifestyle benefits include 25 days’ annual holiday (up to 27 with service length), 11 public holidays, pension, share incentive and ownership plans, life assurance and more. You can access a range of gifts and discounts, including allowances for our brand in the staff shop, reward and recognition schemes and discounts from retailers. We host regular events in our office bar, employee‑run networks and provide tools and resources to support wellbeing and mental fitness.
Diversity and Inclusion
We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business. All were welcome at Pernod Ricard, irrespective of gender, age, ethnicity, education, religion or personal choices regarding alcohol. We assess your application solely on skills, experience and achievements. Please feel free to omit any personal background information in your CV or application.
Closing Date
Applications close on 08 December 2025.
