Head of Network Architecture and Development

Do you thrive at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation?

Join us and take the helm of our global network architecture – ensuring we stay ahead, innovate boldly, and enable DSV’s continued growth across the world.

About your role: Building the Architecture That Keeps DSV Connected

As Head of Network Architecture and Development, you will lead the strategic direction and evolution of DSV’s global network landscape. Heading a team of 12+ architects and automation engineers, you will set the vision, define the standards, and drive the transformation roadmap that ensures our global network is secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with business ambitions.

In this high‑impact role, you will collaborate closely with network operations, security, cloud, digital, and enterprise architecture teams, as well as senior IT and business stakeholders. Your leadership will be key to ensuring our network foundation supports global operations, digital transformation initiatives, M&A integrations, and future growth – all while delivering measurable improvements in performance, cost efficiency, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide strong leadership, mentoring, and direction to your team of 12+ specialists to foster architectural excellence and continuous development.
• Define and continuously evolve the global network architecture vision, principles, and standards.
• Lead the design and development of enterprise network solutions across LAN, WAN, WLAN, cloud, and security domains.
• Drive the network architecture roadmap and major transformation initiatives in alignment with business and technology strategies.
• Ensure secure‑by‑design and resilient architectures that support high availability, scalability, and compliance requirements.
• Govern architecture decisions, designs, technical standards, and technology selections across the global landscape.
• Partner closely with operations, security, cloud, application, and regional IT teams to ensure end‑to‑end alignment.

About you

You bring a strategic mindset, deep technical expertise, and proven leadership experience from complex, global network environments. You know how to set direction, build high performing teams, and ensure alignment across a diverse stakeholder landscape. With a strong architectural vision and a pragmatic execution style, you deliver secure, scalable, and future ready network solutions.

Your professional background and experience:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another relevant technical field.
• Extensive experience in enterprise network architecture and design within global, large-scale environments.
• Strong knowledge of LAN, WAN, SD WAN, cloud networking, and network security.
• Proven leadership in technical or architectural teams, including driving transformation or modernisation initiatives.
• Skilled in translating business needs into architectural direction and governing standards across complex stakeholder landscapes.
• Experience with vendor management and technology evaluations; certifications such as CCNP/CCIE or cloud/security credentials are an advantage.
• Fluency in English; Danish is not required.

As a person, you are known for:

• Strategic, forward thinking mindset and strong analytical capabilities.
• Confident, structured decision making based on quality and sound judgment.
• Influential communicator who can challenge, align, and bring others with you.
• Collaborative, trust building attitude with focus on continuous improvement.
• Proactive and change oriented – you drive progress and ensure continuous improvement.
• Leadership presence combined with a coaching, empowering management style.

Ready to take the next step?

We accept applications until 19 April 2026, but we screen candidates on an ongoing basis – so we recommend applying as early as possible. No cover letter is needed; just include a brief motivation in your CV.

If you would like to know more about the role, you are welcome to contact Jan Marquardsen, Senior Director for Global Network Services, at +45 22 12 83 59.