Scope: Global Corporate Affairs & Sustainability (CAS); reporting to the Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer (CCASO)

Location: Hybrid - presence in HQ Amsterdam - minimum 2x a month

Terms & Conditions: definite contract: 1 year

The Corporate Affairs & Sustainability team has a critical role to play in this – building trust with all of The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) stakeholders to establish TMICC's leadership position – through a compelling narrative and stories that bring our strategy and culture to life; brilliant channels that get the right news to the right person at the right time; excellent issue management and preparedness; a campaigning approach to communication working closely with our brands; and a focused, holistic ESG strategy that differentiates us with colleagues, customers and consumers. And while we’re corporate, we are proudly NOT corporate, and we take our work seriously but we never take ourselves too seriously.

As a business, we dream big but keep things simple to act fast and, as we build the CAS function, we want to lead this culture change by example with this role being critical to that vision.If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!

JOB PURPOSE:

This role will lead the PMO to the CAS function; working closely with the CCASO. The role will drive and deliver the successful implementation of new systems, processes and ways of working, while providing rigorous governance, budget oversight and execution discipline across global initiatives. It offers the opportunity to shape how a critical global function operates, enabling greater impact, efficiency and strategic alignment as the company builds its future as a standalone organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the PMO for the Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability function at TMICC, ensuring the successful delivery of strategic initiatives and fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement to bring clarity and simplicity to our:

Ways of working and handovers, processes, procedures and policies
Forward planning
Insight and measurement to assess efficacy and act on findings
Drive financial oversight
Change management

In detail:

Establish and manage governance structures, milestones and reporting to optimise team effectiveness and ensure visibility, accountability and delivery against priorities.
Drive the implementation of new systems, tools and digital platforms that enable more effective communications, stakeholder engagement and sustainability impact.
Partner with functional leadership to improve ways of working that increase efficiency, clarity and collaboration.
Oversee the planning, prioritisation and sequencing of different initiatives to ensure alignment with business priorities and resource availability.
Manage budget, ensuring disciplined financial oversight, tracking of investments and delivery of expected value.
Develop clear progress reporting and executive updates for the Chief Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability Officer and leadership team.
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration
Identify risks, dependencies and opportunities across the portfolio and proactively drive mitigation actions.
Foster a culture of delivery, transparency and continuous improvement across the function’s agenda and support the team on the journey; fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

PMO leadership, or strategic program management within a global organization.
Understanding of the CAS function
Proven track record delivering complex initiatives involving systems, processes and operating model change.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and investment tracking.
Ability to translate strategy into structured programs, roadmaps and executable plans.
Experience working with senior executives and preparing high-quality materials for leadership decision-making.
Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence across functions and levels.
Experience working in communications, public affairs, sustainability or corporate affairs functions is an advantage.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
Fluent English required; additional languages are a plus.

LEADERSHIP

Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline and a bias for delivery.
Ability to bring structure, clarity and momentum to complex environments.
Collaborative leader who builds trust and alignment across diverse stakeholders.
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving organizations with an entrepreneurial mindset.
High levels of ownership, resilience and accountability.

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ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization :

· We are all about growth

· We operate with speed and simplicity

· We win together with fun

· We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry

· We care and challenge

· We are experts in the Ice Cream Category

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.

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