Director IT Operations DACH (m/f/d)

You love strong brands - we love strong personalities! Become part of Danone and our team with the successful brands like Volvic, Aptamil, Activia and many more.

• Lead IT Operations in DACH, including End User Support, Infrastructure, and Workplace Technology

• Define and execute the regional IT strategy and multi-year roadmap

• Manage the infrastructure and technology project portfolio, aligning with European/global initiatives

• Drive transformation, turning vision into actionable change within the organization

• Oversee full P&L for IT operations, including budget planning and financial performance
• Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams focused on digital innovation, resilience, and operational excellence

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing multi-site IT operations in complex or multinational settings
  

• Strong expertise in IT financials, CAPEX/OPEX management, and cost optimization
  

• Proven track record in leading large, cross-country IT project portfolios with measurable results
• Visionary, strategic thinker with the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans using OKRs and KPIs
• Skilled in driving organizational transformation and managing complex change
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills; English fluency required, German and Agile experience are strong pluses

Start is asap in Munich, Frankfurt am Main, Nuremberg, Vienna or Zurich.

• Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany

Work experience

• Head of IT Operations

Languages

• English