Job Title: Product Manager - Make- MES, Quality 

Location: Bangalore 

ABOUT UNILEVER: 

Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future. 

Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you. 

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE 

Unilever is embarking on a business transformation program which will transform its existing operating model to a simplified, global model which will be able to adopt AI enabled processes. 

Key enabler of the program is replacement of existing 4 regional SAP ECC based ERP systems with a Global fit to standard SAP S4HANA system. 

Purpose of Job: 

As Product Manager for Make- MES , Quality within the transformation Program, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering end-to-end digital solutions that drive Unilever’s enterprise transformation agenda. This role is central to the success of the program and encompasses leadership across ERP and adjacent solution tracks. 

You will be responsible for owning the full lifecycle of solution delivery—implementing the harmonized process from system design to deployment—ensuring alignment with principles such as clean-core ERP, lean architecture, and scalable, integrated solutions. Your scope spans delivery of solution on the core for critical business processes in Manufacturing & Quality Management, where you will guide the team through transformation while ensuring operational continuity during the duration of the program. 

You will be accountable for the delivery of technical and functional solutions on core ERP and partnering with satellite applications for landing the program for Make-MES, Quality area. You will be required to partner closely with Business product domains (where destination architecture is in place and/or remediation of the layer 1 applications- as required) to co-create scalable, integrated end to end solutions that reflect program Principles, industry best practices, and lean-core standards. Your leadership will be critical in aligning with business priorities, advocating harmonized processes, and enabling successful transformation to co-create scalable, integrated end to end solutions that reflect the program Principles through- 

Resolving functional roadblocks through hands-on engagement with process owners and delivery teams. 

Managing the transition from four legacy SAP ECC systems to a unified ERP platform for the process area. 

Ensuring stability, cost-efficiency, and scalability of the future application landscape. 

Additionally, you will work in close alignment with Data, Integration, AI Strategy, and Cloud teams to shape a future-ready ecosystem that supports Unilever’s digital ambitions and operational excellence.

Key Accountabilities: 

Strategic Leadership 

Drive the delivery of digital solutions for Make and Quality, aligning with destination architecture, enterprise goals, and global process designs. Embed strategic priorities into solution delivery to enable simplification, standardisation, and harmonisation across markets. 

End-to-End Solution Ownership 

Lead the design, build, and deployment of ERP and related satellite applications for Make and Quality, working closely with platform owners and business product domains. Ensure seamless integration and transition from legacy SAP ECC systems to a unified ERP landscape. 

Process Harmonisation & Optimisation 

Champion standardised, simplified processes for manufacturing and quality that reduce complexity, enhance compliance, and enable innovation across the application ecosystem. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

Partner with Global Process Owners, System Integrators, and Business Product Domain Teams to co-create scalable, clean-core solutions aligned with best practices and business needs. 

Technical & Functional Stewardship 

Provide decisive, hands-on leadership to resolve technical and functional challenges, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery across integrated applications. Act as the strategic link between business objectives and technology capabilities—translating goals into scalable, low/no-customisation solutions in close partnership with Process Owners. 

Future-Ready Architecture 

Collaborate with Data, Integration, AI Strategy, and Cloud teams to shape a stable, cost-effective, and scalable digital ecosystem aligned with the program principles. Enable AI-driven automation and predictive analytics for manufacturing and quality processes. 

Transformation Leadership 

Partner with Product Partners, System Integrators, and Enterprise Architecture to enable the ‘To-Be’ application landscape. Own the integrated technology delivery plan across all lifecycle stages—from functional and technical design to implementation and go-live. 

Delivery & Governance 

Establish clear objectives, priorities, and deliverables for each release. Drive accountability for quality outcomes and ensure alignment with business goals through close engagement with process owners and stakeholders. 

Experience & Qualifications: 

This role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technical acumen, and strong stakeholder engagement to ensure that the transformation delivers tangible business value. 

8-10 years of experience across technology and functional roles, with leadership in large-scale ERP and manufacturing transformation programmes. 

Expertise in ERP implementations in areas of SAP Manufacturing, QM, MDM, PP, PPDS, WM- including configuration, process setup, and system integration. 

Strong understanding of Unilever’s Make and Quality business models, with working knowledge across Procurement, Finance, Customer Development, and Operations. 

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and System Integrators through design, development, and deployment phases. 

Skilled in aligning technical solutions with strategic business goals and driving complex change across multiple markets. 

Familiarity with Unilever’s enterprise applications, product landscape, and master data structures relevant to manufacturing and quality. 

Extensive experience in enterprise applications, integration frameworks, and scalable solution design for shopfloor and quality processes. 

Domain expertise in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Operations, Production Planning and Scheduling, MDG, Quality Management, Production Models/BoM, Material Resource Planning and related ERP modules, with a focus on process harmonisation and optimisation. 

End-to-end solution delivery ownership across technical and functional domains. 

Proficient in project and programme management within agile environments. 

Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and stakeholder engagement capabilities. 

Advocate of fit-to-standard and lean-core architecture principles. 

Knowledgeable in data migration, integration platforms, AI strategy, and cloud ecosystems. 

Leadership Skills 

CARE DEEPLY: We care about how consumers experience our brands, the growth and development of our people, and their impact on the planet. We emphasize the importance of performance and care, moving from ambiguity about success to fairness and transparency. 

FOCUS ON WHAT COUNTS: We prioritize what truly matters, setting clear and stretching goals. We aim to shift from having everything as a priority to focusing on fewer, bigger things that are delivered to conclusion and are being rewarded. 

STAY THREE STEPS AHEAD: We encourage bold and creative thinking to make breakthroughs in performance. We focus on anticipating and staying ahead of consumer needs and external trends, shifting from reacting to leading, shaping, and disrupting the market. 

DELIVER WITH EXCELLENCE: The emphasis is on delivering everything with excellence and pace, taking personal ownership, and holding each other accountable. We aim to shift from pride in thinking to pride in execution, developing breakthrough solutions and ensuring the best outcomes. 

Key interfaces 

The role will work extensively together with the Global Process Owners, Unilever’s Technology Leads and programme management, In Country Business Users. 

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.