Global Functional Junior Dt Lead – R&D F M X

**Job Description:** **Type of contract: temporary contract** Royal Canin DT TLT Team is the Digital Technology partner for R&D, Commercial, Manufacturing and Supply Chain functions. The team defines and executes digital strategies to enable business transformation through data, technology and digital capabilities. As a member of this team, the role supports the execution and delivery of the R&D Data-Driven Strategy, with a focus on coordinating digital products, data capabilities and adoption activities that enable R&D transformation. The role works closely with R&D functional teams, Data & Analytics, Architecture, Integration, Security, GDO and external partners to translate business priorities into deployable solutions and ensure successful delivery. **What are we looking for?** Master, MBA (functional experience preferred) The role requires: * Strong Digital Technology background * Thought leadership and relationship building / management with internal stakeholders and external partners/agencies and proven influencing skills. * Experience working in an international, multicultural & “team of team” environment. * Well-organized with excellent written, verbal, and visual presentation skills. * Proactive, driven, problem solver and positive demeanor. * Ability to perform well in a highly dynamic, rapidly changing environment. **Knowledge / Experience:** * Experience in delivering Digital projects * Digital Technology experience (platforms, products, architecture, integration, data & analytics) and knowledge of various Digital product lifecycle (pilot/mvp, develop, deploy, support) * Basic Functional knowledge in R&D, with internal MARS and external perspectives. Design Thinking, User Centricity, Agile & Scrum and Waterfall methodologies knowledge **Key areas of responsibility** **Digital delivery and execution:** Support the execution of the R&D Data-Driven Strategy by translating strategic priorities into actionable project plans, delivery roadmaps and implementation activities. Coordinate the delivery of digital and data capabilities that enable R&D transformation. **Product delivery coordination:** Coordinate delivery activities across R&D business teams, Data & Analytics, Product Teams, Integration, Security, Architecture and external delivery partners. Track milestones, dependencies, risks and issues, and provide clear visibility to senior DT leadership. **Digital product lifecycle support:** Support the end-to-end lifecycle of digital products, from business needs clarification and pilot activities through deployment, adoption and transition to support organizations. Contribute to continuous improvement and lifecycle management of existing capabilities. **Portfolio and governance support:** Support portfolio governance, budget tracking, vendor coordination and project reporting. Provide visibility on progress, risks, dependencies and value realization with support from the DT Portfolio Management organization. **Business engagement and adoption:** Partner with R&D process owners, functional experts and users to understand business needs, gather requirements and support successful adoption. Contribute to change management and communication activities required for deployment. **Technology and architecture contribution:** Contribute to technology evaluations and solution discussions in partnership with Solution Architecture, Security, Data & Analytics and Petcare Technology teams. Ensure delivery remains aligned with established standards, roadmaps and governance. **Continuous improvement and innovation support:** Stay informed on emerging digital, data and AI capabilities relevant to R&D. Support test-and-learn activities and innovation pilots under the guidance of senior DT leadership. **You will partner with and influence:** • RC Global Business Process Owners and Functional Experts who own business processes and functional competencies • Regional DT leads driving region-specific digital agenda • Data & Analytics teams providing analytics platforms, data capabilities and solutions • EOS transformation team defining and implementing future RC operating model and systems • GDO and BDS organizations sustaining current solutions • MGS DT and Corporate R&D teams delivering central capabilities • Mars Petcare teams building the Petcare ecosystem and interoperability across divisions The role contributes to running and growing R&D functional capabilities by coordinating across People, Process, Technology and Data, and by establishing strong collaborative ways of working. #TBdigital