Head of IT & AI-Driven Operations

Payne Talent; København; On-site; DKK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Payne Talent in Copenhagen is seeking a Head of IT to own our IT operation end-to-end, with a strong focus on AI-native automation and secure data handling. You will architect and run the IT function, shaping identity, endpoints, network, and security controls across the organisation.

You'll lead automations, manage vendor relationships, and collaborate with DevOps and security teams to scale IT while protecting personal data and maintaining compliance.

Qualifications

• You think AI-first.
• You learn with AI, and judge what it gives you.
• Automation excites you.
• Solid hands-on IT experience across infrastructure, endpoints, identity and security, including working knowledge of Microsoft Entra, Intune and Microsoft 365, and of managing MacBook fleets alongside Windows.
• Solid networking skills: design, run, secure and monitor an office network: firewall, switches and Wi‑Fi.
• Experience somewhere security isn't an afterthought.
• A security mindset that knows when to push back and when to keep things simple.
• Comfortable with hands-on end-user support.

Responsibilities

• Own IT end-to-end including identity, endpoints, network and security controls.
• Define and enforce security policy and compliance.
• Lead automation initiatives across IT operations.
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams on AI integration and platform work.
• Provide hands-on end-user support and issue resolution.

Skills

AI-first mindset

Automation experience

Hands-on IT experience

End-user support

Networking basics

Tools

Microsoft Entra

Intune

Microsoft 365

MacBook fleet management

Job description

Payne Talent in Copenhagen is seeking a Head of IT to own our IT operation end-to-end, with a strong focus on AI-native automation and secure data handling. You will architect and run the IT function, shaping identity, endpoints, network, and security controls across the organisation.

You'll lead automations, manage vendor relationships, and collaborate with DevOps and security teams to scale IT while protecting personal data and maintaining compliance.