Overview Of Company

Nissan Motor GB (NMGB) are the Sales & Marketing Headquarters for Nissan in the UK. It is our aim to ensure that the Nissan brand and product portfolio are successfully communicated in order for us to maintain our strong presence in the UK marketplace. To do this, we ensure that we achieve excellence throughout our sales operations & distribution in the UK, and deliver on our customer promises. Our key functions are Aftersales, Marketing, Network Development & Customer Quality and Sales; finally, our support functions are integral in enabling everyone to deliver their overall strategies. All our employees have the opportunity to gain great autonomy, experience, and international exposure in our stimulating, diverse, and dynamic environment. Our continued success is driven by our ability to produce high quality vehicles, at a competitive and accessible value and we want you to join us in defining how we shape the future of innovation in mobility, connectivity and electrification.

Overview of Department

The Strategy & Business Planning team is directly led by NMGB’s Managing Director, and Its responsibility is to identify, lead and co-ordinate key, priority projects. Varied and cross-functional, the MD Office offers a dynamic working environment, oversight of the operational workings of the overall business, and exposure to the widest range of key stakeholders in the business.

As we embark on an exciting phase of growth and digital transformation, we are seeking a highly skilled Business Systems Transformation Section Manager to lead our efforts in redefining and optimizing our business processes and systems.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive strategies and “end to end” process design for business systems transformation aligned with the company's objectives and long-term vision.

• Process Optimisation: Analyse current business processes and identify areas for large-scale improvement, streamlining, and automation to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive operational excellence, including by factoring in possibilities enabled by recent technological developments

• Technology Integration: Evaluate existing systems and technologies, as well as assess emerging solutions, to recommend and implement integrated systems that support business goals and drive innovation.

• Change Management: Lead change management initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams and guiding project personnel to ensure smooth progress on specific initiatives, providing training and support as needed.

• Project Management: Oversee end-to-end project management of business systems transformation initiatives, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting on progress and outcomes.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization to gather requirements, communicate progress, and solicit feedback, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.  Influence executives and key decision makers by leveraging experience and logical problem solving and project management skills.

• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and obstacles to successful transformation and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure business continuity.

• Performance Monitoring: Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of business systems and processes, monitoring performance and making adjustments as necessary to drive continuous improvement.

​Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in business systems analysis, process optimization, and technology integration, preferably within the automotive industry or a related sector.

• Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully leading complex transformation initiatives from conception to implementation.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for project management, process mapping, data analysis, and system implementation.

• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) and/or business process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma) is a plus.

• Comprehensive working knowledge of Tableau and  Microsoft Power Automate  is desirable

The Support We Give You

We firmly believe that investment in our employees is integral to their growth and success. As a member of our team, you will have access to many of our benefits - because we want you to feel cared for, supported, and engaged at Nissan. Alongside comprehensive career development and learning opportunities, you will also have access to a wide range of employee benefits. This includes an attractive car ownership scheme, flexible working practices, comprehensive health & wellbeing offerings and team building days.  And if that doesn’t whet your appetite, we’re also really proud of our flexible benefits scheme, every employee has the opportunity to flex their benefits to suit their lifestyle; from increasing your Private Medical Insurance cover to embracing our cycle-to-work scheme, we’ve got you covered.

Diversity and Inclusion

NMGB’s aim is for employees to be able to work in a worry-free, “best-self” manner, pursuing their careers regardless of gender, orientation, ability, heritage or any other factors and at the same time able to choose from various work styles to suit their stage of life or background.

Maple Cross Hertfordshire United Kingdom