The Regional IT Leader for EUROPE is responsible for aligning global IT strategy with local business needs, leading regional technology operations, enabling digital transformation, and acting as a trusted partner to business leaders.
Additionally, this role also plays a critical part in supporting M&A initiatives across the region—leading IT diligence, integration planning, and transition execution to ensure seamless onboarding and business continuity.
This role reports to Global CIO. Dotted line to Europe VP/MD
Location: Europe Region (Preferred: UK, France, Germany, Italy)
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the senior IT representative across the EUROPE region.
- Translate global IT strategy into regional execution plans aligned with business growth and operational priorities.
- Lead regional execution of ERP Transformation efforts and other enterprise initiatives.
- Oversee regional infrastructure, network, end-user computing, and collaboration tools in partnership with global infrastructure & operations teams.
- Ensure reliable, secure, and cost-effective IT services across plants, sales offices, and distribution centers.
- Drive continuous improvement through standardization, automation, and strong vendor performance.
- Support regional M&A activity, including IT due diligence, integration planning and execution —covering infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, data, and end-user support.
- Ensure alignment with global cybersecurity standards, IT policies, and regulatory compliance (e.g., data privacy, SOX).
- Support regional risk management, audits, and business continuity planning.
- Promote adoption of IT governance and architecture standards across the region.
- Lead a distributed team of IT professionals and site support resources.
- Manage vendor relationships and ensure contract adherence, service level compliance, and cost efficiency.
- Develop a high-performance culture through coaching, development, and accountability.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or similar business training preferred.
- 15+ years of IT leadership experience, including roles with regional or multi-country scope.
- Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments is required.
- Strong track record of delivering ERP programs, digital transformation, and operational excellence.
- Hands-on experience with IT integration during M&A transactions, including due diligence and post-close execution.
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, ITIL service management, cybersecurity controls, and regional regulatory environments.
- Fluency in English required; additional language skills (e.g., French, German, Italian) are a plus.
Key Competencies
- Executive presence and ability to engage with regional and global leadership
- Strategic mindset with a bias for action and delivery
- Cross-cultural sensitivity and strong interpersonal skills
- Resilience in navigating complex, matrixed environments
- Ownership mentality with strong organizational and financial discipline
