Job title: GT Data and Systems Manager
Level: L5A
Location: Budapest
Reports to: GT Commercial Product Owner, Ekaterina Begunova
Department: Commercial
About us
With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world's most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life's moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.
Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other.
Join us and play your part in making life's moments mean a little more.
About the Function
Sales is where our brands meet the real world. This team builds the relationships that bring our products to life, partnering closely with customers across markets, channels and occasions to make sure our brands are part of moments that matter everywhere. It's a dynamic, people-focused environment where curiosity, commercial thinking and strong relationships make the difference. You'll have the opportunity to grow your network, develop your skills and see the direct impact of your work every day.
About this role
Purpose of the role:
Lead the governance and operational management of the Global Travel Commercial Data & Systems capability, ensuring reliable business systems, trusted commercial data and effective operational controls that enable commercial performance. Drive continuous improvement across commercial systems, data and business processes in partnership with Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, GBS and external partners.
Key Accountabilities
•Manage the delivery of the Global Travel Data & Systems roadmap, ensuring the effective operation, integration and continuous improvement of GT business systems, including GTME, GT Power BPM and Vision.
•Own the governance and operational management of Global Travel commercial data and business systems, ensuring trusted data, effective controls and the integrity of key business datasets, including Depletions, Stock in Trade, Retail Sales Value and Sales Drivers.
•Partner with Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, GBS and external partners to translate business requirements into operational solutions, coordinate system enhancements and ensure the successful delivery of agreed business priorities.
•Coordinate the day-to-day Data & Systems capability, supporting the Commercial Product Owner by managing operational priorities, driving continuous improvement and ensuring effective collaboration across the wider Commercial Data & Systems team.
Key Competencies
•Operational Leadership
•Business Partnership & Influencing
•Data Governance & Continuous Improvement
Qualifications and Experience Required
•Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science or a related discipline.
•7+ years' experience in data management, business systems, analytics or digital operations within a complex commercial environment.
•Demonstrated experience managing commercial systems, business data and operational governance, with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable operational solutions.
•Strong understanding of commercial data governance, reporting, business systems and process improvement, with experience driving operational excellence and business adoption.
•Experience working collaboratively across Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain and GBS functions within a matrix organisation.
•Experience with GTME, Power BPM, Vision, Power BI, Microsoft technologies or similar enterprise platforms would be advantageous.
Working with Us
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package.
