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We have expanded our plant-based footprint beyond corn into tapioca, stevia leaf, chickpea protein and soluble fibre to explore wider platforms for achieving our ambition. Achieving this ambition will require; development of new capabilities, reallocation of resources and investment to become a leaner, more agile company, leveraging latest technology, process insight and ways of working.\nTate & Lyle Global Shared Services Centre in Łódź is the principal location for handling the business support activities and processes for Tate & Lyle, both transactional as well as value-added business partnering support. Starting operations in 2011 with less than 50 people, we now have over 350 employees supporting operations globally. We have 30 teams operating in Łódź to provide service in the areas of Finance, Customer Service, Procurement, HR/People Services, and IS/IT.\nAbout this role:\nIT Specialist Manager is an important role embedded within the IT “Functional Tower” team and serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Corporate Functions - Legal, with a strong focus on data management. Support the Senior IT Managers and leadership in the E2E delivery of IT initiatives, (strategy to project delivery to operational excellence).\nOwnership for understanding, analysing business needs and drive requirement definition and validation, driving insights through data, and ensuring that technology design & solutions align with business objectives.\n\nOwnership for selected project delivery through partners and accountable operational management of IT services and solutions within Corporate Functions - Legal, driving efficiency, simplification value, growth and compliance.\n\nContributing and shaping functional technology strategy and roadmap to Corporate Functions - Legal and Corporate Affairs strategies and goals, working closely with key leaders and stakeholders.\n\nOperate as the go to expert SME providing technology & solution functional know how to underpin strategic decisions within Corporate Functions - Legal.\n\nDevelop, understand and address the technology needs of Corporate Functions - Legal and Corporate Affairs, translating these into actionable and sustainable strategies to meet target IT TCO,\n\nCollaborate across ISIT teams (Other Functional SMEs, ERP and Innovation CoE, D&A, Service Operations) on initiatives and projects to deliver a “best-in-class” IT experience as a single team to ensure integrated and compliant solutions.\n\nWork with strategic partners and third parties to implement systems and tools aligned with Enterprise Architecture and the wider IT Strategy and Operating Model.\n\nOversee the planning, execution, and governance of our IT project and application portfolio\n\nAccountabilities:\nSubject Matter Expertise & Partnership\nLeverage functional solution / technology capabilities with key Corporate Functions - Legal stakeholders & leads to explore new ideas, requirements, address challenges and identify potential solutions.\nMaintain a deep understanding of the function’s goals, processes, and technology needs, aligning technology solutions with their objectives.\n\nConduct gap analysis, analyse and model business processes and solutions to identify areas for improvement.\n\nProposed and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.\n\nElicit and co-document business requirements through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and analysis.\nCollaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements\n\nTranslate business needs into functional specifications and collaborate with ERP CoE and other IT teams to ensure the solution design meets intended outcomes.\n\nCollaborate with functional leads to drive the adoption of IT solutions and innovations.\nPerform data analysis to support decision-making and strategic planning.\n\nCo-create and technology strategies and application roadmaps, aligned with global and regional business goals.\n\nCollaborate with functional leads to drive the adoption of IT solutions and innovations.\nCo-create and technology strategies and application roadmaps, aligned with global and regional business goals.\n\nCollaborate with Enterprise Architecture team to drive application portfolio management activities:\nBe accountable for the licensing and contract ownership of 5-10 applications for the Corporate Functions business domain\n\nEnsure application information is current and accurate in ServiceNow, LeanIX and other IT repositories.\n\nPeople\nFoster a culture of continuous improvement by actively seeking feedback from stakeholders\n\nDevelop knowledge and embed relevant industry best practices and introduce emerging trends to IT and Functions as part of the continuous improvement ethos\n\nBudget, Financial and Resource Management\nManage corresponding IT budget for the designated Function / Region initiatives within the approved portfolio, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and projects are cost-effective.\nMonitor and track budgets and forecasts v actuals against KPIs, aligned to FR4 and FR8 cycle\n\nOptimize the technology landscape and the total cost of ownership (TCO).\n\nTechnology Planning and Innovation\nCo-creation of a strategic technology roadmap that supports the long-term goals of designate Function and Business Units, ensuring alignment with their vision and objectives.\n\nAdvocate for technology-driven innovation, identifying opportunities where IT can enhance business capabilities, efficiency, and productivity.\nIdentify and explore emerging technologies in partnership with functions and business units, fostering a culture of innovation and ensuring solutions are fit for purpose and future-proof.\n\nPortfolio, Programme and Project Management\nManage technology workstream and projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with their strategic requirements align to T&L Project Management Methodology.\nCoordinate cross-functional teams, including IT and business functions and external vendors and partners, to deliver integrated technology solutions.\n\nGovern and monitor project progress, manage risks, resolve issues, and communicate status to stakeholders regularly.\n\nManage suppliers and partners to augment IT resources, capacity and skills as needed.\n\nDevelop a standard Portfolio Review approach for Function/Region and IT consumption, to implement a project portfolio that drives the successful delivery of prioritized objectives and business outcomes. Lead the strategic planning and oversight of the IT project and application portfolio, ensuring alignment with business goals and priorities.\nMaintain an up-to-date portfolio roadmap, tracking project statuses, financials, KPIs, risks, and dependencies.\n\nCollaborate with IT leadership and business stakeholders to evaluate, prioritize, and approve new initiatives.\n\nDrive continuous improvement of portfolio management processes, tools, and governance frameworks, ensure the adoption and adherence to T&L PM Methodology and Guideline and Financial Treatment and Guardrails\n\nConvene IT Tower review meetings and provide relevant periodic reporting by business value, priority and status with key risks and issues for escalation, aligned to Strategy and Planning guidance and guidelines\n\nEnsure the IT Functional Tower team can quickly adapt to changing business priorities and demands, through robust portfolio management and business prioritisation.\n\nService Delivery and Support\nWork with IT Operations to ensure the delivery of IT services, ensuring stability, security, and performance.\n\nCollaborate with IT service management teams to address incidents, manage changes, and ensure the reliability and availability of systems through periodic Service Performance Reviews.\n\nCompliance and Security\nEnsure that all IT solutions and services comply with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies.\n\nCollaborate with IT security teams to implement and maintain robust security measures for data and systems\n\nSkills and Experience:\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.\n\nCertifications such as CPA, CMA, PMP, ITIL, or equivalent are a plus.\n\n5-7 years of experience as a Business Analyst / IT Legal + Data Management SME and IT portfolio management, program management, or strategic project leadership, preferably within IT or software development environments.\n\nExperience and understanding of Legal and Data Management solutions, involving data policies, data classifications, data retention and data security.\n\nStrong understanding of IT project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid).\n\nProficient in portfolio management tools and platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Clarity PPM, Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar).\n\nProven experience partnering with Corporate Head Office business functions, to align technology solutions with business objectives.\n\nDemonstrated track record of delivering complex IT projects from inception to completion\n\nExperience working in a global organisation, with an understanding of how to navigate cultural and organisational complexities.\n\nProficiency in data analytics and data management, with the ability to utilise data insights to drive decision-making and strategy.\n\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels, with the ability to interpret and explain information to different audiences from inside and outside the organisation who are not familiar with the subject matter.\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of addressing complex challenges with strategic and practical solutions.\n\nWhat we can offer you:\nAs a business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. In addition to the flexible working policy, hybrid working model & competitive salary we offer:\nExtensive development opportunities and programs (vertical & horizontal promotions, foreign assignments, projects, broad range of internal & external training)\n\nPrivate medical care, including dental care\n\nMyBenefit Platform, including Multisport\n\nLunch subsidy\n\nWork from home benefits package\n\nLanguages assistance program\n\nPersonal trainer\n\nLife Insurance\n\nLinkedIn Learning Platform access\n\nEmployee Assistance Program (an online platform to support your well-being) and Mental Wellness University\n\nPossibility to participate in various programs & projects, including activities in Charity Team, First Aid Team, Emergency Team, Active Team and Eco Team\n\nLast but not least: Work in a welcoming, stimulating, and energetic environment where you can unleash your potential\n\nAt Tate & Lyle, we are committed to all our employees being seen, heard, and valued and thus, we value the contributions of people with unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences.\nTate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.","description_format":"text","description_chars":11134,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule","Hybrid work","Life insurance"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"Poland","iso":"PL","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-13T17:50:03Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":60,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.602,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":29,"reasons":["conf:8","stale_co","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-14T06:34:16Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/tateandlyle-it-manager-data-management","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/tateandlyle-it-manager-data-management.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-14T07:32:54Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":8562,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-15T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1817011},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1817011"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Ftateandlyle-it-manager-data-management"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Ftateandlyle-it-manager-data-management"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Ftateandlyle-it-manager-data-management"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/tateandlyle-it-manager-data-management\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Ftateandlyle-it-manager-data-management"}]}