Digital Transformation Business Partner – R&D (f/m/d)

Loacker; Auna di Sotto; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company restaurant

Flexible working hours

Home office option

Professional development

Job summary

Loacker is seeking a Digital Transformation Business Partner – R&D to translate business needs into digital solutions and optimize end-to-end R&D processes. You will drive adoption of AI, automation, LIMS/ELN, and PLM enhancements while partnering with R&D and interfaces across the organization.

With a background in business or engineering, you will lead digital transformation projects, ensure governance, and promote compliance and CSR guidelines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar.
• Experience in digital transformation, process optimization, IT project management, and functional analysis.
• Fluent in English + Italian or German.

Responsibilities

• Align R&D digital initiatives with strategic priorities.
• Identify opportunities to digitalize and streamline R&D processes.
• Manage digital transformation projects from planning to delivery (scope, time, budget).
• Ensure a key user approach for relevant R&D applications with UAT coordination and first-level support.
• Ensure effective communication, stakeholder alignment, and change adoption.
• Support Data Governance (integrity, traceability, access control, audit readiness).
• Promote compliance, quality, safety, and CSR guidelines.

Skills

Digital Transformation

Process Optimization

IT Project Management

Functional Analysis

SAP R&D Modules

Agile Methods

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Languages EN/IT/DE

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP R&D

Job description

About The Role

As the Digital Transformation Business Partner – R&D, you support the digital transformation of our R&D organization. You translate business needs into digital solutions, optimize processes end-to-end, and support the adoption of innovative technologies such as AI, automation, LIMS/ELN, PLM enhancements, and simulation tools. You act as a strategic partner, process optimizer, and change agent across R&D and its interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Align R&D digital initiatives with strategic priorities.
• Identify opportunities to digitalize and streamline R&D processes.
• Manage digital transformation projects from planning to delivery (scope, time, budget).
• Ensure a key user approach for relevant R&D applications is established, including UAT coordination and first-level support.
• Ensure effective communication, stakeholder alignment, and change adoption.
• Support Data Governance (integrity, traceability, access control, audit readiness).
• Promote compliance, quality, safety, and CSR guidelines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar.
• Experience in digital transformation, process optimization, IT project management, and functional analysis.
• Strong understanding of R&D processes and SAP R&D modules.
• Project management expertise (agile certifications preferred).
• Knowledge of change management methodologies.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; structured working style.
• Fluent in English + Italian or German.

What We Offer

• A key roleforthe company’s digital transformationsuccess
• Opportunityto shape the introduction ofnew technologiesand ways of working
• Collaboration with international teams and technology partners
• An international company committed to responsibility for people and the environment
• Training and development opportunities through the Loacker Academy
• Tailored onboarding program
• Company cafeteria

In accordance with EU Directive 2023/970 on pay transparency, the starting salary for this position is € 49.715 gross per year. Depending on your qualifications, professional experience, skills, and the scope of responsibilities you bring to the role, the final compensation package may be adjusted accordingly.

Location:Auna di Sotto/Unterinn

Your contact person for this Position:

Silvia Carretta
Talent Acquisition

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We foster a respectful, inclusive and empowering environment where discrimination has no place.

Our decisions account for long-term environmental and social impacts, and we’re dedicated to building meaningful, lasting relationships.

What Awaits You

• International and family owned company
• Professional and Personal development supported by a dedicated plattform
• Jobspecific, structured and detailed onboarding phase
• Company restaurant with wholesome and healthy cuisine
• Flexible working hours and home office opportunity (if the job allows that)
• And a whole lot of crispy wafers...

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