Head of Global IT & Digitalization

Compass Human Resources Group - DENMARK; Denmark; On-site; DKK 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Palsgaard, headquartered in Denmark, seeks a Head of Global IT & Digitalization to shape the technology landscape across an international organisation. Reporting to the Group CFO, you will drive strategy, operating model and digital capabilities worldwide.

You will lead ~25 IT professionals, collaborate with Executive Management and regional leaders to enable growth and value through technology.

Qualifications

• Seasoned IT leader with a business orientation.
• Experience in international environments and complex organisations.
• Ability to translate strategy into executable IT roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global IT and digitalization strategy.
• Translate ambitions into roadmaps for digitalization, AI, automation and data.
• Lead and develop the global IT organization of ~25 employees.
• Drive digital transformation and position IT as a strategic partner.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across functions and regions.
• Standardize systems, processes and data to support growth.

Skills

IT Leadership

Digital Transformation

Global Experience

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

Do you want to lead the IT and digital agenda in a financially strong, global growth company where technology is a key enabler of future success? Are you motivated by combining strategy, leadership and transformation in a role with significant influence, a broad mandate and direct exposure to Executive Management?

As Palsgaard is headquartered in Denmark and you will work closely with stakeholders across the Danish organisation, fluency in both spoken and written Danish is a requirement for the role.

Palsgaard is looking for a Head of Global IT & Digitalization to take overall responsibility for the company's global IT organisation and digital agenda. Reporting to the Group CFO, you will play a key role in shaping the future technology landscape, digital capabilities and operating model across an international organisation with operations around the world.

Head of Global IT & Digitalization with Global Responsibility and Significant Influence

Palsgaard is entering an exciting phase of growth and digital transformation. The foundations are already in place. A strong IT organisation, a mature cybersecurity platform and an ongoing global Microsoft Dynamics 365 rollout provide a solid platform for the future. Your mission will therefore not be to fix problems, but to create direction, strengthen global collaboration and turn technology into tangible business value.

As Head of Global IT & Digitalization, you will lead an international IT organisation of approximately 25 employees and work closely with Executive Management, regional stakeholders and business leaders across the Group. You will be responsible for shaping the strategy, setting priorities and ensuring that technology continues to support Palsgaard’s ambitious growth plans.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Defining and executing Palsgaard's global IT and digitalization strategy
• Translating strategic ambitions into clear roadmaps across digitalization, AI, automation and data
• Leading and developing the global IT organisation
• Driving digital transformation and strengthening IT’s role as a strategic business partner
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across functions, regions and subsidiaries
• Driving standardisation of systems, processes and data across the organisation
• Ensuring secure, stable and efficient global IT operations
• Prioritising technology investments and identifying new opportunities to support future growth and competitiveness

Business-Oriented IT Leader with International Experience

You are an experienced IT leader with a strong business orientation and a passion for creating value through technology. You have worked in an international environment and understand the complexity of supporting a global organisation across countries, cultures and business functions.

You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and thrive in organisations characterised by short decision-making paths, high responsibility and a pragmatic approach to execution.

Experience from manufacturing or other operationally complex environments will be advantageous.

As a leader, you are visible, approachable and able to create followership across all levels of the organisation. You build trust quickly, foster collaboration and know how to create commitment around change and transformation initiatives.

Join a Company with a Strong DNA and Core Values

This role offers the opportunity to join a financially strong, foundation-owned company with a unique combination of global complexity and organisational agility. Palsgaard operates internationally while maintaining short decision-making paths, a collaborative culture and a strong focus on long-term value creation.

You will work closely with the Group CFO and Executive Management and enjoy a high degree of autonomy, influence and freedom to shape the future direction of IT and digitalization. At the same time, you will become part of a company characterised by loyalty, responsibility, commitment and the "Heart Working People" culture that defines Palsgaard.

Palsgaard is a global company and a leader within plant-based emulsifiers and stabilisers, serving the food, polymer, and personal care industries. With a strong heritage and a global presence, Palsgaard has more than 800 employees and operates in more than 120 countries and combines innovation, sustainability, and strong values in everything they do.