Job Overview
The Senior Manager, Commercial Operations role supports the Commercial Director in driving commercial performance and operational excellence across KDP’s European business. The role ensures strong day‑to‑day execution of the business while leading the successful delivery of innovation and portfolio changes, acting as a central integrator across internal functions and external partners/markets to ensure consistent, high‑quality execution. The role is accountable for running the commercial engine and pipeline, while supporting the Commercial Director focused on growth, partnerships, and strategic decision‑making.
What you will do
Business performance tracking (weekly/monthly dashboards, reviews, action management). Lead KPI routines, ensure clear visibility vs AOP, and proactively identify, escalat and resolve risks.
Plan Execution & cross‑functional alignment: translate Annual Plan (AOP) into execution plans; coordinate across internal functions and European partners.
Commercialization lead: end‑to‑end commercialization of European innovation and portfolio changes with internal and external stakeholders; coordinate cross‑functional technical readiness and execution for new market entries and partner onboarding.
Partner performance enablement: develop recurrent touch‑points with external partners, standardized KPI scorecards, and support performance reviews to drive accountability and results.
Commercial process & tools: build and standardize scalable core operating processes and tools (including Innovation Stage Gate) with internal stakeholders and partners; improve data visibility and quality, speed‑to‑market, and cost efficiency.
Governance & decision support: own internal reporting, governance, and performance transparency; enable faster, better decision‑making by leadership and act as escalation point.
Total Rewards
Competitive salary and excellent employee benefits including private medical care, pension contributions, and holiday entitlements.
Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.
Hybrid work schedule and free parking on‑site in Newbridge.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
7+ years of experience in commercial planning, sales operations, or similar cross‑functional roles.
Proven experience delivering commercial plans in a complex, multi‑market or matrix environment.
Strong exposure to end‑to‑end commercialization and cross‑functional execution (Marketing, Sales, Ops, R&D, Finance).
Strong project/program management and organizational skills.
Strong commercial acumen, KPI tracking, and action orientation.
Self‑starter, comfortable with ambiguity, bias for accountability and problem‑solving.
Effective communicator and influencer in a matrix environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
KDP Ireland is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. KDP Ireland recruits qualified applicants and advances their employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, national origin, marital status, or any other status protected by law.
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