EAPAC Digital Manager

Role Purpose

To be responsible for delivering the execution of Procurement’s Corporate digital strategy that utilises leading solutions to deliver corporate elements of the digital ecosystem that drive user-centricity, efficiency, value and increased capability

Key Accountabilities

• Support development of in-market Hotel digital strategy to increase systems, capabilities, efficiencies to help enable the regional Procurement programmes, deliver owner returns and provide the required controls.
• Ability to articulate and sell benefits of digital systems to hotels and suppliers
• Implementation of regional Hotel Digital Solutions into hotels, including data and AI transformation
• Manages selection, implementation and ongoing management of Hotel systems architecture and related solutions, utilising leading third parties, working in collaboration with Digital Director and Global Process Owner
• Support embedding and adoption of global process and digital S2C & SM solutions in the regional procurement teams
• Work closely with procurement, technology, finance, digital team and other internal stakeholder / users to capture and assess for enhancement prioritization all digital requirements, ensuring the digital ecosystem continues to be class-leading
• Expected travel 10%

Key Skills & Experiences

Educational Attainment:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Science, Analytics other related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Critical Expertise & Experience:

• 2-5 years + managing digital solutions, ideally for Procurement (S2P systems)
• Experience within EAPAC supply chain or procurement
• 1-3 years of consulting or in sales environment
• Understanding of end-to-end software configuration requirements of P2P systems and tools
• Data and AI project experience
• Ideally real-world implementation of systems, data solutions, for Procurement or capability to accelerated learn these technologies
• Excellent process and continuous improvement capability, demonstrated through past experience

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Advanced system architecture skills
  Strong knowledge of data to business processes and practices
• Strong project management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of third party solutions management
Demonstrated ability influencing stakeholders

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.

Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.

We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.

We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.