IT & Digital - Strategy and Business Development Lead, Aarhus

Arla Foods


Dato: for 20 timer siden
By: Århus, Region Midtjylland
Kontrakttype: Fuld tid
Location

Viby J, DK

Are you driven towards shaping IT strategy and advancing business development? If so, you now have a great opportunity to grow your career and take a newly created position within Arla IT & Digital.

We are looking for an IT Strategy and Business Development Lead to take part in structuring and driving its future direction by means of supporting and realizing the strategic goals set by the CIO and the IT leadership team. You will report into the Head of Enterprise Architecture and Strategy.

As part of the Arla 2026 strategy, Arla IT & Digital has established Arla’s IT & digital strategy deeply rooted in the business strategy. This is being executed through year on year objectives/essentials for the leadership team.

How you will make an impact

You will ensure the continued strategic direction setting, business alignment and tactical delivery through IT essentials with the IT leadership team as sponsors and the established IT teams responsible for executing. As the Arla 2026 strategy nears completion, the IT leadership team will undertake the development of a refreshed business strategy and with that a corresponding IT & digital strategy, where you will be crucial in guiding direction and implementation.

In addition to spearheading strategic business development for Arla IT alongside the IT Leadership team, you will support leading the teams that play a crucial role in succeeding with the strategy and essentials as well as ensuing efficient and effective ways of working.

What will make you successful

You are able to foster ambition and ensure that the strategic direction set by IT LT is implemented across IT & Digital and the business. You achieve this collaboratively and inclusively, with a strong understanding of the needs of each stakeholder group.

As a strong communicator, you master short and precise storytelling, that is targeted to the audience, through PowerPoint and other communication channels. Further, you communicate, translate, and facilitate strategic initiatives from the IT leadership team to teams ensuring processes are optimized and goals are achieved. You can also support teams and enable their successes by ensuring alignment and endorsement from their key stakeholders. By means of you structed approach and driven mindset, you create and execute plans involving many different people and teams to ensure successful implementations and anchoring.

It is likewise expected that our new IT Strategy and Business Development Lead

  • Possesses a proven track record in technology strategy or consulting within the FMCG industry.
  • Has a deep understanding of IT & Digital, IT strategy creation, IT strategy execution, and IT operating models.
  • Has experience in driving large-scale projects and possess strong project management skills to ensure effective execution. This is a preference, but not a requirement.
  • A global mindset and strong English skills are required due to the global nature of the role.
  • Thrives in a role as people manager, if the opportunity arise.

What do we offer?

In Arla IT & Digital, we offer a great work/life balance and the flexibility to grow into a role you love, without a rigid career path. You will be working with 500 colleagues across Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Netherlands, Poland and UK and welcome everyone who is ready to collaborate in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Would you like to join us?

Join us at Arla IT & Digital, where your expertise can make a real difference in shaping the future of IT & Digital.

If you want to seize this exciting opportunity, please apply as soon as possible. We will review all incoming applications on an ongoing basis. If you want to seize this exciting opportunity, please apply as soon as possible. We will review all incoming applications on an ongoing basis.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.
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