Department Manager – User Interface & Cloud Software

DEIF A/S; Skive Kommune; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

In-house canteen

Physiotherapist

Fitness breaks

Social events

Job summary

DEIF A/S is seeking a Department Manager for User Interface & Cloud Software in Skive. You will lead a 14-person software engineering team responsible for the cloud platform and digital interfaces, shaping the digital experience of our energy solutions.

You’ll ensure the department has the right competencies, resources, and direction to achieve DEIF's ambitions in Cloud Software and UI Development, while engaging engineers, architects, and stakeholders in technical discussions and decisions.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant degree within software engineering, computer science, electronics, or a related field.
• Have a good understanding of software development and preferably cloud or web technologies.
• Are skilled at building relationships and creating alignment across stakeholders.
• Enjoy developing people and building high-performing teams.
• Communicate fluently in English, preferably also Danish.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of software engineers.
• Drive execution of strategic initiatives within cloud and UI software.
• Ensure the right competencies and resources are in place to achieve department objectives.
• Foster strong collaboration with other software departments, Project Managers and stakeholders.
• Contribute to architecture and technology direction with technical specialists.
• Provide clear direction when priorities change or uncertainty arises.
• Build a high-performing culture based on trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Stakeholder alignment

Communication

Software development

Cloud technologies

Web technologies

Education

Degree in software engineering / CS / electronics

Job description

Are you passionate about leadership and know how to motivate and inspire a team of skilled software engineers? Can you set direction, create results through others, and help shape the future of DEIF's cloud and digital solutions?

At DEIF A/S, we develop advanced control solutions that keep power stable and efficient – whether from wind, solar, or traditional sources. With more than 700 employees worldwide, we set new standards in energy efficiency and power conversion, working every day to become the market leader in intelligent energy control. Together, we create solutions that Improve Tomorrow.

About the job

As Department Manager of User Interface & Cloud Software, you will lead a team of 14 highly skilled software engineers responsible for developing DEIF's cloud platform and digital user interfaces. The department plays a key role in shaping the digital experience of our products and enabling customers to monitor, configure, and optimise their energy systems.

You will be responsible for ensuring the department has the right competencies, resources, and direction to deliver on DEIF's ambitions within Cloud Software and UI Development.

To lead technical professionals effectively, you should have a solid understanding of software development and modern web technologies. This enables you to engage in technical discussions and act as a credible sparring partner for experienced engineers, architects, and stakeholders.

As a manager, your success will be measured by the success of your people. You will create clarity in situations of uncertainty, support decision-making in projects, and help the team stay focused on delivering results while continuing to grow and develop.

Read more about DEIF’s performance and strategic initiatives and goals here: Annual Report 2025

Your responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 14 software engineers
• Drive execution of strategic initiatives within cloud and user interface software
• Ensure the right competencies and resources are in place to achieve department objectives
• Foster strong collaboration with other software departments, Project Managers and other stakeholders
• Contribute to architecture and technology direction within the area together with technical specialists
• Provide clear direction when priorities change or uncertainty arises
• Build a high-performing culture based on trust, accountability, and continuous improvement

Your profile

You are passionate about developing people and creating results through collaboration, trust, and clear direction.

You may already have experience as a people manager, or perhaps you are currently leading projects or technical teams and are ready to take the next step into leadership.

You have a solid understanding of software development and can act as a credible sparring partner to engineers, architects, and stakeholders. You don't need to have all the answers yourself, but you know how to leverage the expertise around you to make sound decisions and set direction.

As a person, you are comfortable navigating complexity and uncertainty. You build credibility through your technical insights, sound judgement, clear communication, and ownership of decisions.

Furthermore, you:

• Hold a relevant degree within software engineering, computer science, electronics, or a related field
• Have a good understanding of software development and preferably cloud or web technologies
• Are skilled at building relationships and creating alignment across stakeholders
• Enjoy developing people and building high-performing teams
• Communicate fluently in English, preferably also Danish.

Why join DEIF?

At DEIF A/S, you’ll be part of a family-owned company with strong values and a culture built on trust, openness, and collaboration. You’ll experience a professional and highly engaged working environment, where we’re curious on each other’s perspectives and encourage respectful, honest dialogue that drives growth. Our strength lies in responsibility, teamwork, and the courage to innovate – that’s what drives us forward.

In addition to a role filled with exciting challenges, we offer you:

• A key leadership role with significant influence on DEIF's digital future
• The chance to shape cloud and user interface solutions used by customers worldwide
• Flexible work arrangements,including home office days
• A modern work environment with state-of-the art facilities
• In-house canteen and physiotherapist at our headquarters
• Fitness breaks, social events, and much more supporting your wellbeing.

If you want to learn more about the position, feel free to contact Vice President of Software Development, Allan Agerholm, on e-mail [e-mail].

Lokation: Skive