We are hiring a Regional Director Information Technology (RID) to lead our regional IT organisation in North-Western Europe (NWE) and accelerate digital capabilities that power our commercial and operational ambitions.
The region is on an exciting journey to significantly grow the business and leverage the full potential of the regional set up consisting of Cluster GB/IE/ZA Cluster Nordics and Cluster West Europe (BeLux/FR/NL) together with the regional organizations IT Accounting and Supply Chain.
As regional IT Director you will steer three pillarsDigital Commercial Operations Regional Infrastructure & Workplace and Digitalization & Regional Applicationsand build a cohesive highperforming team that partners closely with the business.
As a member of the regional management team you will embed technology into strategy execution with a focus on Digitalisation Process Efficiency and Demand processing and represent the region within the global IT organisationadvocating for regional needs while landing global initiatives consistently and compliantly.
What you will do
Lead & develop the regional IT team (20 FTEs) for Mieles business in North-Western Europe together with your three direct reports: provide vision set clear objectives manage performance grow leadership capability and foster a collaborative innovative resultsdriven culture.
Own the regional IT strategy aligned to regional business goals and global IT standards; ensure infrastructure applications and services meet current and future needs.
Drive the transition of the ERP system in the region from SAP R/3 and SAP CRM to a new SAP S/4 HANA based global template.
Partner in regional management to integrate IT into business planning and execution across digitalisation and process efficiency.
Represent the region globally: advocate for priorities implement global initiatives locally share insights and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
Engage stakeholders & communicate transparently on program/portfolio status project progress and operational performance; drive quality via feedback mechanisms (e.g. pulse surveys).
Role model best practice and influence the team around you to drive our Immer Besser philosophy
What youll bring
Bachelors degree in IT Business Administration or related field; Masters preferred.
10 years in IT leadership with significant responsibility for regional or global operations and international experience; proven ability to align IT strategy with business objectives and lead and operate in complex matrix organisations.
Experience from leading ERP implementations cross several countries
Proactive and inspiring leadership with ability to build and develop highperforming divers teams as well as talent for the bigger Miele community.
Ability to lead transformation initiatives and represent regional needs in a global context.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills; fluent oral and written business English.
Ability and willingness to travel within the region and occasionally to other international locations.
Work permit in the EU or Great Britain.
How success will be measured
Regional IT strategies fully aligned with business objectives and global standards.
High operational efficiency and effectiveness across all IT functions.
Positive feedback from regional business leaders and global IT on ITs contribution to business success.
Reporting line
Report to the Vice President IT Products Sales Service & SCM and the Regional Senior Vice President NWE.
What we offer
A senior leadership platform to shape regional digital outcomes; competitive compensation and benefits as per standard in the location as well as training opportunities; and a hybrid work setup in the region.
Location: North West Europe (Abingdon Dublin Paris Mollem Vianen Luxembourg Copenhagen Stockholm Oslo Helsinki)
Employment type: Fulltime permanent
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a brief motivation in English via the application button. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next steps.
For questions please email our recruiter Lois Hageman on
We are not able to answer questions via other media.
Applications from agencies will not be considered.
If you are the best at what you do and have bold ideas and ambitions for progressing your career with Miele we want to hear from you!
Het familiebedrijf Miele produceert al sinds 1899 premium huishoudelektronica van de hoogste kwaliteit. Met het motto 'Immer Besser' streven we ernaar om altijd beter te zijn en het leven van consumenten en onze zakelijke klanten gemakkelijker te maken. Ons streven naar kwaliteit ver ... View more