About the Role

As Head of the CIO Office you will play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting the strategic and operational development of IT across SARIA Ingredients & Energy and lead a team of 5. Reporting directly to the CIO, you will serve as a central link between IT leadership, business stakeholders, and the wider organization.

In parallel you get the responsibility to ensure smooth transition of the Danish IT organization into the new organization with new references and ways of working. You will assume dotted reference from the Danish IT team of 9 and close serve as key contact person between Daka management and global IT during the transformation process ensuring proper change management and serving as day-to-day link to the new IT organization with 120 employees.

The role will be international but based out of Daka Denmark with dual task of driving the international transformation and at the same time be the local representative in Danish IT function.

The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution and focuses on ensuring governance, transparency, structure, and progress within the IT organization – particularly within:

IT Governance & Compliance
Enterprise Architecture
Asset & License Management
IT Accounting & Financial Transparency
Transformation plans and local/global change management

Your Key Responsibilities

You will be the driving force behind creating structure, visibility, and momentum in an IT organization undergoing transformation. Among other things, you will:

Support the CIO in executing the IT strategy and ensure alignment between strategy, projects, and operations
Develop and implement governance frameworks, policies, and standards
Ensure transparency in the IT portfolio, including risks, progress, priorities, and reporting
Drive performance management with clear KPIs
Set direction for enterprise architecture and ensure future-ready technology choices
Lead Asset & License Management with a focus on compliance and cost control
Ensure financial transparency in close cooperation with Finance
Drive global change management activities and act as a central link throughout the transformation

IT Leadership in Denmark – Local Management and Operations

In parallel, you will act as local IT leader in Denmark and be responsible for:

The day-to-day management of the Danish IT team (9 employees) during and after the transition period
Coordination of local IT needs and close dialogue with Daka management
HR responsibilities such as payroll, wellbeing, and development
Local change management and organizational anchoring
Fostering a culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a leader who combines strong professional insight with a genuine desire to create success as a team. You thrive in an organization where we lift together, support one another, even when change is demanding, and where cross-border and cross-functional collaboration is essential for results.

You should want to be the “glue” between Denmark and the international IT organization, working closely with the team manager in Denmark.

Strong experience with change management and organizational transformation and experience with management responsibilities during the process
Have solid experience from a similar role or from IT leadership, IT governance, IT controlling, or enterprise architecture
Possess strong business understanding and the ability to translate strategy into concrete frameworks, processes, and outcomes
Work in a structured and data-driven way and thrive in complex organizational environments
Are a clear and trustworthy leader who can align stakeholders across functions and countries
Are comfortable operating at the intersection of strategy and operations
Communicate fluently in English; German is an advantage but not a requirement

What we offer

A key leadership role in an international organization in transformation

Close collaboration with the CIO and Group IT leadership
Significant influence on how IT governance, architecture, and financial management evolve going forward
A professional environment with high competence, short decision paths, and a strong sense of community
Attractive employment conditions and flexibility in everyday work

How to Apply

Submit your application and CV via the “Apply here” link. We review applications on an ongoing basis, so please apply as soon as possible.

If you have any questions please contact CIO Patrick Radinger, mobile: +49 151 53960705

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