Experienced IT Specialist to lead transformations initiatives, 12-months maternity cover - Aarhus

Are you energized by shaping how a large IT organization works and equally motivated by making sure new ways of working are actually adopted?

We have recent led our transformation from taking Arla IT & Digital from a plan-build-run operating model to a product-led organization. Our ambition with this change is to strengthen end-to-end product accountability, introduce more fit-for-purpose practices, improve cross-team transparency, and create common guidance and capability-building activities across IT & Digital.

Kasper Duus,Head of Product IT.

How will you make an impact

As Experienced IT Specialist in the IT Excellence team, you will take ownership of key transformation and continuous-improvement initiatives, moving between strategic thinking, practical design, stakeholder alignment and hands-on execution. Your key responsibilities will include

  • Shape and improve our IT operating model and product-led ways of working, translating ambitions into our product lifecycle model, roadmaps, roles, and processes.
  • Drive adoption and anchoring of change, ensuring new ways of working become part of everyday behaviors and continue to evolve after implementation.
  • Lead cross-functional transformation initiatives, creating alignment across stakeholders, clarifying ownership, and turning complex challenges into actionable solutions.
  • Use data, insights, and feedback to identify improvement opportunities, challenge existing practices, and help demonstrate progress and value.
  • Enable leaders and teams to succeed with change through facilitation, capability building, clear guidance, and practical tools.

This is a maternity cover position of 12 months based in Aarhus.

What will make you successful

You bring solid experience within organizational transformation, operating-model development, change management, continuous improvement, management consulting, or a similar field.

You are comfortable translating ambition into action and have experience driving change from design through implementation and adoption. You combine a structured and analytical mindset with strong stakeholder-management and facilitation skills. We expect the ideal candidate brings

  • 5+ years of experience with large-scale transformation initiatives
  • Experience with or understanding of product-led IT organizations
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience with organizational design, capability building, performance insights or agile/continuous-improvement practices is an advantage

Most importantly, you are pragmatic and hands-on. You are comfortable challenging existing thinking, navigating ambiguity, and creating momentum without relying on formal authority.

What do we offer?

You get the chance to shape how a large, Global IT organization works, at a time when the new operating model is being anchored. You will work with leaders and teams across Arla IT & Digital, see the direct impact of your work on everyday practice, and build experience that is valuable for your further career, in a team that cares about connecting strategy with execution.

Would you like to join us?

If you want to turn transformation ambitions into lasting change, then seize this exciting opportunity. Please apply as soon as possible, as we process applications on a continuous basis and will close the recruitment once the right candidate is found.

For additional information, please contact Kasper Duus on kasper.duus@arlafoods.com

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We are ambitious people doing good together – that is the spirit of our cooperative, whether at the office, in the dairy or on the farm. We enable good food choices that make life better and work hard to bring health and inspiration to the world, naturally. If you are looking to shape the future with a company that truly cares about your development and success, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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We’re committed to creating a culture built on collaboration, responsibility, and trust - where you can grow, take ownership, and make a real-life impact.

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Employee Benefits

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Great workplace

Enjoy great office facilities, a good canteen at most locations, a vibrant social community through our employee clubs, and discounted dairy products in our employee shops.

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Flexibility

We support flexible ways of working while valuing time together on-site to foster collaboration. As some roles require in-person work, flexibility depends on role and business needs.

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Competitive pay

We offer fair and competitive pay, with annual salary reviews designed to recognize and reward individual performance and impact.

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Parental Leave

We offer enhanced paid parental leave to support you and your family during important life moments.

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Health Service

As an employee at Arla Foods, you have free access to a healthcare programme provided by PensionDanmark, supporting both your physical and mental health.

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Pension

We offer an attractive pension scheme, contributing to your long-term financial security.

Where do you see yourself?

Across offices, dairies, and trucks on the road, at Arla we work together across the globe. We all have different roles and different backgrounds - one shared effort. Together, we Feed Life™.

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