IT VP, Americas

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Position Purpose

This role must bring together the full technology capability and dependencies of our company via a matrixed delivery model and drive a level a regional ownership of all technologies impacting the Region as well as have full accountability for overseeing Technology Services deliverables at Regional ELT.

Will be the primary liaison and interface between the regional executive leadership team, including ELT members, all I&T Programme and Change teams and I&T Service Delivery. Proactively contributes to the development of the business by focusing on continuous improvement opportunities, whether through delivery and use of I&T enabled capabilities or the secure use of our systems and data.

Building an intimate understanding of the Regions’ geographically dispersed businesses, driving global standardization in solutions at an organizational level wherever possible to provide maximum return on investment aligned to the overarching I&T strategy. Where there is an agreed divergence from the global standard ensure full transparency, security, performance, support, and business continuity for regionalised technology choice.

Acts as an advocate for the regional customer in development of, and approval for, the prioritised portfolio of I&T needs, At the same time promotes understanding and alignment to I&T goals and objectives at a global level.  The true value comes in being able to influence at the appropriate leadership levels on both sides, bringing together a strong partnership between the Business and I&T. Focused on meeting the current, future, expressed and unexpressed demands of the function they support and the business, while maximising returns on I&T investment.

Represent the Region CEO at the I&T Executive Steering.  

Major / Key Accountabilities

Strategic Alignment

• Own and drive the regional I&T strategy agenda, considering the overall I&T standards, vision, and corporate goals.
• Develop a deep understanding of the regional business strategies, objectives, and priorities, and align I&T initiatives and services to support them effectively.
• Identify and prioritize I&T initiatives that will have the greatest impact on the regional business units by being responsible for forming the regional input to the Technology Services Portfolio prioritisation process. Working closely with the Regional Transformation Office, Digital, CX and Supply Chain Portfolio teams ensure the I&T & Portfolio priorities are aligned to Business I&T Product (see definition) requirements.
• Work together with the Brambles Office of the CIO (OCIO) to represent the Region in the Technology Services Portfolio prioritisation process. Adjust the Regional portfolio based on outcomes and ensure Region compliance to the Global outcomes.    

Relationship Management

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with regional business leaders, including the Regional CEO and their teams as an active member of that team. Act as a trusted advisor to regional stakeholders, providing guidance and expertise on leveraging technology to drive business value and achieve strategic objectives.
• Drive the regional communication and collaboration between the central Technology Services functio