Senior Manager, Business Process IT, Arla Foods Ingredients

Are you driven by the challenge of leading digital business transformation at scale? Do you have a strong track record of shaping strategic initiatives and building world-class IT capabilities within large, complex enterprises? If so, Arla Foods Ingredients is looking for a Senior Manager to join our Business Process IT team based in Aarhus.

Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) is a global leader in premium nutrition, dedicated to advancing lifelong nutrition through documented ingredients and products. As an independent company within the Arla Foods Group, we have over 2,000 colleagues worldwide. Our headquarters are in Aarhus, Denmark, and we maintain a global presence with sales offices and production sites across South America, Asia, Europe, and North America.

How you will make an impact

You will lead the Business Process IT function within AFI’s IT organization, with global responsibility for process-related IT across all business areas. Managing a focused team of two, you will also lead resources across multiple sites and the broader organization. Collaborating closely with central IT and cross-functional teams, you will drive IT-enabled improvements and deliver scalable solutions that enhance business performance and efficiency. You will report to the Head of IT.

Your key responsibilities:

• Drive the vision, strategy, and execution for Business Process IT.
• Develop cross-functional roadmaps and investment plans aligned with business priorities.
• Drive project maturation, business case development, and decision-making.
• Build future IT capabilities and scalable solutions to support growth.
• Foster collaboration with central IT and business units to ensure effective delivery and operations.
• Oversee project delivery, financial management, and performance tracking.
• Lead, inspire, and grow a global team, including direct and distributed resources.

What will make you successful

The successful candidate will hold an MSc or equivalent degree in IT, Business Management, Finance, or a related field, combined with extensive leadership experience in IT development and process improvement within large enterprises.

We are looking for a colleague who can tick off most of the below competencies:

• Proven leadership in driving digital transformation and IT development for process-related solutions.
• End-to-end process mindset with deep business understanding.
• Skilled program manager with a focus on strategic alignment and timely delivery.
• Budget management expertise, including ROI evaluation and cost control.
• Detail-oriented, structured, and accountable.
• Experience implementing or managing ERP systems, ideally SAP.
• Exceptional at stakeholder management, effectively communicating complex concepts to business leaders.

The role requires occasional travel to AFI sites, approximately 10-15 days annually.

Would you like to join us?

If you are ready to help shape the future of Arla Foods Ingredients, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed in early August and on an ongoing basis thereafter. Please note that responses may be delayed due to the vacation period. For more information about the position, please contact Head of IT, Henrik Veng, at heven@arlafoods.com.

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