Vice President, Office of the Chief Data and Information Officer at Constellation Brands in Victor, New York

Job Description:

Job Description

Company Summary

We’re the producers, creators and marketers of beer, wine and spirits brands that people love. At Constellation Brands, we’re driven to push boundaries and think beyond today to deliver products and experiences that resonate now, tomorrow and well into the future. Because of this approach, we’re the fastest-growing large CPG company in the U.S. at retail, with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand and Italy. Our premium portfolio of iconic brands like Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, Kim Crawford, Robert Mondavi, Meiomi, The Prisoner, SVEDKA Vodka, High West Whiskey, and more drive industry-leading growth for us today. But we’re just getting started. Our ability to stay on the forefront of consumer trends has fueled our success since our founding in 1945 and will guide us in creating the next generation of products and experiences Worth Reaching For.

Position Summary

We're seeking a dynamic, visionary leader to head our Office of the Chief Data and Information Officer (OCDIO). This role involves strategic, technical, and operational leadership, and is key in shaping the Information and Data Solution (IDS) organization's strategy and performance.

The Vice President of OCDIO will support the IDS strategy, governance, and performance management, focusing on value realization for business growth. This role is crucial in shaping the organization's strategic direction, improving operational efficiency, leading digital scaling, and managing performance. The VP will collaborate closely with the CDIO, IDS Leadership Team, and key business stakeholders to integrate the IDS strategy into the overall CBI strategy.

Success in this role involves building strong relationships across Constellation Brands, aligning IDS initiatives with business objectives, and enhancing the IDS's strategic position. This role is about leading and shaping our organization's future through strategic innovation, effective execution, and robust collaboration. The VP of OCDIO will be a change catalyst, a capability incubator, and a strategic leader. The individual will play a strong role in building a high performing OCDIO organization that will help achieve the above objectives and also help this individual operate in a strategic and highly effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute IDS Strategy, governance, and performance management initiatives, with a team managing the following functions:
  
  
  • Project Management Office
  
  
  • IDS Communications
  
  
  • Agile Chapter – Process, Standards Development
  
  
  • Supplier and Contract Management
  
  
  • IDS Finance and Budgeting
  
  
  • IDS Governance and Performance Management
  
  
  
  

• Drive digital transformation effort within the organization, focusing on operating model and performance management to enhance digital proficiency across the enterprise.


• Support the organization to achieve financial success, ensuring investments align with business growth objectives while optimizing cost efficiency.


• Support the management of ongoing forecasting and reporting of the financial performance related to technology programs and the entire operation.


• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and prioritize technology initiatives that support business objectives.


• Manage external supplier and contract governance, ensuring alignment organization needs and standards.


• Serve as a thought leader for IDS and ensuring consistent application of industry trends and best practices.


• Experience in leading and developing an organization of ~25 employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer sciences or equivalent, MBA preferred


• At least 5 years’ experience at the VP level, leading/managing a successful, customer focused technology organization or business organization


• Minimum of 15 years of IT/Business Related experience


• Strong understanding of information, technology and data management principles


• High energy level, demonstrated drive to success and a sense of urgency


• Excellent proven leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence, collaborate and develop productive relationships across all levels of the enterprise


• Experience managing budgets, contracts and external vendors


• Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector preferred.


• Experience in a non-technology role to be able to better understand business stakeholders and partners is an added plus.

Core Competencies to be Successful:

• Strategic thinker with results-orients mindset and commitment to continuous improvement


• Great communication and collaboration skills to drive progress


• Building productive working relationship


• Analytical ability and decision making


• Change and Continuous improvement oriented


• Ability to adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving environment

ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements

• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.


• Sitting, working at desk/personal computer for extended periods of time


• Primary work environment is professional corporate office


• Ability to travel commercially and internationally

Location

Victor, New York

Additional Locations

Chicago, Illinois

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Information Technology

The salary range for this role is:

$210,900.00 - $351,500.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

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