About IT in Nestlé
We are a team of IT professionals from many countries and diverse backgrounds, each with unique missions and challenges in the biggest health, nutrition and wellness company of the world. We innovate every day through forward-looking technologies to create opportunities for Nestlé’s digital challenges with our consumers, customers and at the workplace. We collaborate with our business partners around the world to deliver standardized, integrated technology products and services to create tangible business value.

IS/IT Senior Technology Specialist provides deep knowledge, consultancy and advisory within his/her area of specialism with respect to a particular (emerging) technology. IS/IT Senior Technology Specialist oversees the development and promotes technology which supports the business requirements within their area of expertise. S/he may be accountable for supervising specific deliverables in relation to IT development or s/he can lead the technical activity within their area of specialism.

Position Snapshot
Location: Nestlé México
Stream: Workforce 360
Type of Contract: Permanent

Key Responsibilities:
• Provides deep specialist consultancy, guidance and support in their specific specialism (e.g. Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, Machine Learning, etc. based on subject expertise)
• Coordinates technical consultancy assignments which involve specialists from various disciplines
• Oversees the technical activity (design, build, testing) in a significant or complex Innovation initiatives, accountable to the Innovation or Product Manager for the delivery and quality of technical deliverables             
• Makes recommendations on how to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and delivery of services through the use of (emerging) technology and technical methods and methodologies
• Provides business with deep technical expertise, advising on best technology solutions, translating the business vision into technical vision
• Ensures IS/IT requirements are met and service quality maintained when introducing new products. Considers the cost effectiveness of proposed solutions
• Oversees the development of and/or review of standards, documentation and methods of working in the relevant area of expertise
• Coordinates preliminary studies, general systems specifications and detailed systems specifications
• Considers a broad range of options and apply sound judgment to develop solutions within their specific specialism                
• Recognizes opportunities for business change and communicates them persuasively to appropriate stakeholders
• Works with Innovation Managers, Product Managers, Tech Leads and junior Technology Specialists as required and ensures any solution within their specific specialism fits with strategic and technical direction
• Assists others in resolving complex technical problems and investigating the root cause of problems and recommend smart (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, timely) solutions
• Participates in peer reviews of deliverables and carry out formal and informal reviews of technical designs, standards, documentation and/or implementations
• Provides guidance and directions also, if needed,  technical support to a business or an organization's employees, mentoring and sharing technology knowledge with the teams                
• Liaises closely with suppliers, for example where third party work or packages involve significant functional, technical, process, data or integration decisions

Required Profile: 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, system analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in application integration, data integration and/or agile methodologies that leverage APIs. 
• Proven track record of structured problem-solving experience, based on data analysis
• Experience in effective stakeholder management
• Recognized expert in at least one relevant specific technology
• Experience of successfully leading technical evaluations
• Experience of resolving technical issues, including those involving 3rd parties
• Certification or significant experience in other corresponding technical fields
• Experience with effective communication at different levels in the organization and in English
• Experience having worked in a global environment and with virtual teams      

 

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.