Hello, we’re L’Oréal,
 We’re not just building brands; we’re shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it).

Intrigued? Keep reading, this might be the opportunity you’ve been searching for.

A Day in the Life

As the IT Operations & Digitalization Manager at our Cairo Plant, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and digital transformation. Reporting directly to the Finance Director and dotted to Zone Singapore IT Team, you’ll lead a team of two IT professionals, ensuring that our IT systems and digital tools empower plant operations to achieve their full potential.

Here’s what your day-to-day might look like:

• Technical Skills:
  • Design and implement the plant’s IT strategy, aligning it with L’Oréal’s global tech vision and operational goals.
  • Monitor and analyze tech trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in plant operations.
  • Implement and manage virtual machines and cloud-based solutions to support plant operations.
  • Manage Plant Infrastructure.
• ERP & Data Management:
  • Leverage your expertise in ERP systems (SAP preferred) to optimize plant processes and ensure seamless integration across functions.
  • Utilize SQL to manage, analyze, and extract insights from data, supporting decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Digital Transformation & Tools:
  • Drive the adoption of new technologies and digital tools to enhance plant operations and support business growth.
  • Lead digitalization initiatives, including the use of Microsoft PowerApps tools, to streamline processes and improve productivity.
• IT Budget Management:
  • Develop, manage, and monitor the plant’s IT budget, ensuring cost efficiency and alignment with business priorities.
  • Identify opportunities for cost optimization while maintaining high-quality IT services and solutions.
  • Provide regular reporting on IT expenditures and ensure compliance with financial guidelines.
• Project Management:
  • Oversee IT and digitalization projects from planning to execution, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Operational Excellence:
  • Oversee the smooth functioning of IT systems, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
  • Manage crisis situations effectively, providing swift resolutions to IT-related challenges.
• Collaboration & Team Leadership:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop your team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
  • Partner with plant operations, finance, and other teams to ensure seamless integration of IT solutions.

We Are Looking For

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re a tech-savvy leader with a passion for driving innovation and digital transformation in plant operations. Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Core Skills:
  • Business Model Framing
  • Tech Strategy Design
  • Data Fluency
  • Tech Trends Monitoring
  • Crisis Management
• Qualifications:
  • A bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or relevant experience in IT management.
  • Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred).
  • Experience in SQL for data management and analysis.
  • Experience with virtual machines and basic knowledge of cloud computing.
  • Proven experience in project management, with the ability to lead and deliver IT and digitalization projects.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft PowerApps tools is preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities to inspire and guide your team.
  • Fluency in English.

What’s In It for You

• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you’ll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
• Real responsibility from day 1, there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal.
• A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal/environmental causes to make a concrete difference.

Who We Are

L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €42 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.

Our daring Operations team of thousands of exceptional minds don’t just work on complex challenges; they help create sustainable and inclusive beauty alongside our partners by crafting, innovating, sourcing, producing, and delivering millions of products and services that touch every corner of the globe.

We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and to advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.