Global Head of Core Transformation – Gold and Crystal Brand Units

Join Pernod Ricard on its ambitious transformation journey as Head of Core Transformation for the Gold and Crystal Brand Units. This role sits at the heart of BU Transformation, driving end-to-end programme delivery and operational transformation across both Brand Units – keeping LEAP in the Gold BU and other Tier 1 operational transformation programmes firmly on track to go-live.

As Head of Core Transformation, you will own the integrated LEAP programme plan, lead rigorous risk and issue management, and partner closely with the business, Tech teams, HQ Teams and BU stakeholders to ensure transformation lands on time, on scope, and on budget.

LEAP is Pernod Ricard’s flagship global transformation programme, bringing together business leaders and functional experts to reshape the way we operate. Through the implementation of SAP S/4HANA and a harmonised global data model, LEAP will establish a common business language and standardised processes - enabling greater transparency, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

As Head of Core Transformation, you will play a pivotal role in driving the Gold and Crystal Brand Units’ journey towards LEAP go-live, while supporting the wider portfolio of operational transformation programmes that sustain momentum across both Brand Units.

Drive end-to-end programme delivery and operational transformation across Gold and Crystal BU’s, keeping LEAP in the Gold BU on track to go-live.

• Programme Leadership: Lead end-to-end programme management across the Gold BU for LEAP, ensuring delivery against scope and schedule

• Integrated Planning: Own the integrated Gold BU LEAP programme plan, tracking milestones, managing dependencies, and maintaining a clear critical path through to go-live

• Risk and Issue Management: Drive rigorous risk and issue management across the operational transformation portfolio, escalating critical issues where required

• Operating Model Design: Support the development of the Target Operating Model (TOM) and the definition of future business processes

• Stakeholder Engagement: Manage stakeholder engagement across business, technical, and BU teams, building strong working relationships at all levels

• Ops Transformation Input: Provide input into key Ops Transformation programmes, including the Spirits Management Programme and Infinity

Experience

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in programme management, with a significant portion in large-scale global ERP or digital transformation programmes

• Proven track record of leading end-to-end programme delivery for SAP implementations (S/4HANA experience strongly preferred)

• Experience working within a complex, matrixed global organisation; FMCG or spirits/consumer goods sector experience is an advantage

• Strong grounding in risk and issue management, dependency mapping, and critical path planning

• Experience working with and influencing senior stakeholders up to ExCom level

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong programme leadership: able to own a complex, multi-workstream plan and drive it through to delivery

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills - credible, clear, and compelling at all levels

• Highly collaborative; able to partner effectively across business, technical, and BU teams

• Structured and organised, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities simultaneously

• Confident in data and reporting: able to develop clear dashboards, progress trackers, and executive-level communications

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including high-quality PowerPoint presentation development

• Fluency in English; French language skills are advantageous

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong strategic thinking: able to define a strategic vision and translate it into a practical, deliverable roadmap

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills — credible, clear, and compelling at all levels

• Highly collaborative; able to partner effectively across BU, affiliate, and global HQ teams

• Structured and organised, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities simultaneously

• Confident in data and reporting: able to develop clear dashboards, progress trackers, and executive-level communications

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including high-quality PowerPoint presentation development

• Fluency in English; French language skills are advantageous

At Pernod Ricard, we believe that people make the difference. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape transformation at scale — influencing how thousands of people across our global organisation experience change. You’ll work alongside talented, passionate colleagues and have genuine impact on one of the most ambitious programmes in our industry.

• A collaborative, convivial culture with a genuine commitment to inclusion and wellbeing

• Hybrid working (2 days per week from home) and flexibility to work across London

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and profit-sharing

• Continuous learning and development opportunities

• A front-row seat on a once-in-a-generation business transformation

Pernod Ricard is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are a disability-friendly employer and are proud to be recognised among France’s Top 10 companies for gender equality. Our selection process is competency-based to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

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2026-10-01

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