Head of IT Transformation and Governance H/F

Head of IT Transformation and Governance H/F

The Head of IT Transformation and Governance is accountable for defining, enabling, and continuously improving the governance, performance, financial transparency, and structural efficiency of the IT function. The role coordinates alignment between business strategy and IT execution, establishes clear decision‑making frameworks, and supports regulatory compliance (GDPR, NIS2, AI Act, etc.), cost control, and value delivery across the Group.

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Key Missions and Responsibilities

Service Strategy & Service Management

• Drive continuous improvement and support the strategic vision for services
• Support and maintain the Group IT service catalog and service portfolio
• Drive innovation within the Corporate IT department
• Manage internal IT communications

Architecture & Standards

• Validate and act as design authority for architecture proposed within projects
• Build and maintain the target IS map, define architectural standards, and ensure technical and functional consistency

IT Governance

• Define and operate IT governance frameworks and decision‑making processes at group level

Portfolio & PMO

• Manage IT demand management and the portfolio of projects, prioritise according to business value, monitor project progress, and structure project governance

Methods, Processes, Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Deploy IT methods, standards and processes (ITIL, ISO), monitor quality and operational performance of the Corporate IT department through continuous process improvement
• Promote quality, efficiency, and industrialisation of IT execution

IT Performance & Compliance

• Drive the overall performance of the IT department
• Define and manage IT performance dashboards and KPIs
• Ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation

Green IT

• Promote a responsible digital approach within the Corporate IT department and reduce the environmental footprint of the technologies used

Vendor & Sourcing Management (co‑management under procurement)

• Oversee the Corporate IT department's technology sourcing and procurement
• Prepare and manage contract negotiations and renegotiations
• Implement supplier relationship management and contract governance
• Participate in the communication, sharing, and promotion of Group contracts to subsidiaries

IT Finance (Run and Build)

• Ensure financial management of the Corporate IT department: develop and monitor the IT budget, cost control, investment monitoring, and financial reporting

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or equivalent
• Minimum 12–15 years of experience in IT roles, including senior leadership positions
• Proven experience in IT governance, portfolio management, performance management, and financial control
• Experience in large, complex, and multi‑entity organisations required

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong expertise in IT governance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, Lean IT)
• Solid understanding of enterprise architecture and technology standards
• Advanced skills in portfolio, financial, and vendor management
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong leadership, analytical mindset, and decision‑making capabilities

Expected Impact

This role enables the IT and Executive Management to rely on a structured, transparent, and high‑performing IT function. It strengthens control, compliance, cost efficiency, and value creation while supporting sustainable digital transformation.

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Information & Communications Technology Services