IT Team Lead, IT Project team, Arla Foods Ingredients, Danmark Protein - Videbæk

IT Team Lead, IT Project team, Arla Foods Ingredients, Danmark Protein - Videbæk Are you ready to lead a team of project management professionals and drive strategic IT and automation projects across one of Arla Foods Ingredients' most important production sites? Join us and help shape the future of Production IT at Arla Foods Ingredients. As our new IT Project Management Team Lead, you will lead a team of project managers responsible for delivering business-critical technology and automation initiatives, ensuring projects are executed successfully while continuously developing project management capabilities across the organization. As our new Team Leader within IT Project Management, you will take responsibility for both people leadership and project excellence. From day one, you will work closely with stakeholders across Production, Engineering, IT, and external partners to ensure successful project delivery while developing a strong and high-performing team, says Benny Høgild Brogaard, Senior IT Manager. How you will make an impact As IT Team Lead in the IT Project team, you will lead a team of 8 project managers and ensure the successful planning and execution of technology and automation projects that support our production environment and business strategy. You will be responsible for resource allocation, stakeholder management, project governance, and continuous improvement of project practices. Working closely with production, central IT functions, engineering teams and external suppliers, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and according to agreed quality standards. Your five key responsibilities will be to Lead, develop and support a team of IT project leaders, creating clear priorities and enabling strong collaboration. Develop and implement operational plans for the area, including the effective allocation and deployment of resources. Drive continuous improvement and participate in project groups within IT and cross-functional initiatives The role reports to the Senior IT Manager and is located at our site, Danmark Protein, Videbæk. The position plays a key part in the continued development of the Production IT organization. What will make you successful We imagine that the right candidate brings a strong IT foundation and a strategic approach to operations in a larger organisation. You are an IT generalist who can both run and evolve the function, ideally with experience from food or manufacturing companies. Familiarity with structured project models and the ability to manage complex stakeholder landscapes will help you succeed in the role. Moreover, you bring Relevant IT degree (minimum AP Computer Science/Data Technician; ideally MSc in IT or similar) Experience within IT project management in a larger company; manufacturing/food industry experience is an advantage Proven leadership experience, leading teams or projects, and a strong desire to develop within this direction Experience with project governance, and structured reporting to leadership You have a strong sense of quality, and the ability to prioritize and lead the team during busy periods, ensuring that support and project deliverables are executed correctly. Fluency in Danish and English, both verbally and in writing What do we offer? You will join a highly skilled environment where collaboration, professional knowledge and continuous learning are valued. The team works with varied and technically challenging projects, and you will have the opportunity to shape both project delivery and the continued development of project management practices within Production IT. We are committed to professional development and to creating a positive, collaborative working culture that brings out the best in our people. You will become part of a business that combines specialist expertise, innovation and a clear ambition to help shape the future of dairy. Would you like to join us? If you are motivated by developing people, strengthening project delivery and creating successful outcomes across technology and production, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The recruitment process may close once the right candidate has been found. For additional information, please contact Senior IT Manager, Bennye Høgild Brogaard on [email protected] About Arla Foods Ingredients Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) is an independent company within the Arla Foods Group, consisting of a little over 2,000 colleagues globally. Our headquarters is located in Aarhus, Denmark. However, we have a global presence with subsidiaries and regional sales offices spanning South America, Asia, Europe, and Northern America. We are the global leader in improving premium nutrition and our purpose is clear Together we discover and deliver powerful nutrition for a stronger tomorrow. Together with our customers, research partners, suppliers, NGO´s and others, we discover and deliver ingredients and products that can advance lifelong nutrition for the benefit of consumers around the world. By joining us, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to shape your own development in a company that has achieved double-digit growth every year for a quarter of a century. While our factories may be packed with shiny steel vats, our labs look like something from the space program and our offices are awash in spreadsheets, we are a fundamentally human company with a genuine commitment to sustainability. Read more about what it means to work with Arla Foods Ingredients Job & Career | Arla Foods Ingredients Apply Videbæk Share Company Profile Permanent position Full-time 1.240 ratings on Jobindex 5 af 5 stjerner True work-life balance takes trust. And Arla has it in spades. The freedom we get makes everything more enjoyable. Sean Rankine, Copywriter Grow with Arla We are ambitious people doing good together – that is the spirit of our cooperative, whether at the office, in the dairy or on the farm. We enable good food choices that make life better and work hard to bring health and inspiration to the world, naturally. If you are looking to shape the future with a company that truly cares about your development and success, Arla is a choice you can feel good about. At Arla, we believe that great things happen when people work together with purpose. We’re committed to creating a culture built on collaboration, responsibility, and trust - where you can grow, take ownership, and make a real-life impact. I love working somewhere with a clear purpose. At Arla, we support each other, and it feels like we’re building something meaningful together. Karen Olsen, Executive Assistant, HR Employee Benefits Great workplace Enjoy great office facilities, a good canteen at most locations, a vibrant social community through our employee clubs, and discounted dairy products in our employee shops. Flexibility We support flexible ways of working while valuing time together on-site to foster collaboration. As some roles require in-person work, flexibility depends on role and business needs. Competitive pay We offer fair and competitive pay, with annual salary reviews designed to recognize and reward individual performance and impact. Parental Leave We offer enhanced paid parental leave to support you and your family during important life moments. Health Service As an employee at Arla Foods, you have free access to a healthcare programme provided by PensionDanmark, supporting both your physical and mental health. Pension We offer an attractive pension scheme, contributing to your long-term financial security. Where do you see yourself? Across offices, dairies, and trucks on the road, at Arla we work together across the globe. We all have different roles and different backgrounds - one shared effort. Together, we Feed Life™. Curious? 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