Job Description

At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

What makes this a great opportunity?

Suntory is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, Suntory has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

Role Mission

The Senior Program Manager is a strategic leader within the Global Commercial IT team, responsible for overseeing highly complex, enterprise-wide programs that enable Suntory’s Commercial organization.

This role combines disciplined enterprise program leadership with strong commercial acumen. The Sr. Program Manager will shape and execute initiatives across Commercial Planning & Forecasting, CRM/SFA enablement, Commercial Analytics, Revenue Growth Management, Trade Promotion Optimization, and Distributor Management — ensuring alignment to business strategy and delivering measurable revenue and margin impact.

Role Responsibilities

Enterprise Program Leadership

• Lead one or more large-scale, cross-functional programs comprised of multiple interrelated projects
• Establish and maintain program governance, managing scope, budgets, timelines, risks, and interdependencies
• Ensure seamless integration across projects and alignment to enterprise and commercial priorities
• Proactively adjust scope, sequencing, and resources to meet evolving business needs

Commercial Partnership & Value Delivery

• Serve as the primary liaison between IT and senior Commercial leadership (Sales, RGM, Planning, Commercial Finance)
• Translate commercial strategy into executable technology roadmaps
• Ensure programs deliver measurable outcomes tied to revenue growth, forecasting accuracy, sales effectiveness, trade ROI, and margin improvement

Commercial Capability Enablement

• Oversee transformation initiatives across:
• Commercial Planning & Forecasting
• CRM / Sales Force Automation
• Commercial Analytics
• Revenue Growth & Trade Promotion systems
• Distributor management capabilities
• Drive adoption and change management across commercial teams

Stakeholder & Team Leadership

• Provide direction and oversight to Project Managers and cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
• Deliver clear executive-level reporting on program health, risks, financials, and value realization
• Foster strong collaboration across IT, Commercial, and global stakeholders

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience leading complex, enterprise-wide programs
• Proven experience delivering Commercial IT, Sales Transformation, or Revenue Management initiatives
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to connect technology investments to revenue growth and profitability outcomes
• Experience with Commercial Planning & Forecasting, CRM/SFA platforms, and/or Commercial Analytics solutions
• Experience within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and/or Alcohol Beverage industries
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively in a matrixed organization
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Revenue Growth Management and Trade Promotion systems
• Experience operating within distributor-based or three-tier models

Suntory is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, sexual orientation or veteran status. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws.

Salary Range - The salary range for this role, based in Chicago, Illinios is 140-150k, along with an annual bonus, 401K match, profit sharing, and medical and wellness benefits. The salary range is commensurate with the candidate’s location, experience, and skillset. The range will vary if outside of this location.

While relocation, immigration, and/or tax compliance support are not guaranteed, we may offer assistance to successful candidates depending on factors such as role requirements in accordance with company guidelines.

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.