Global IT & Digitalization Director for Cibes Lift Group

Are you ready to lead and shape the future of IT and digitalization in a growing global company? We're on an exciting digital journey, and we're looking for a hands-on, forward-thinking IT and Digitalization Director to join us. This is your chance to combine your technical understanding with your passion for building relationships and driving change.

With 1,800 employees worldwide, we keep a close-knit, collaborative culture despite being a global player. In this role, you'll report to our VP Marketing & Digital Excellence and be part of his management team, where you'll help steer our IT & digitalization strategy into the future.

Your mission? To lead and further develop our IT and digitalization department to meet today's needs and tomorrow's opportunities. The role includes managing a wide range of operational and strategic processes, fostering collaboration between IT and other departments within the group and external stakeholders. Other focus areas include:
Strategize and Execute: Maintain and refine the IT and digitalization strategy for the entire Cibes Lift Group, while monitoring its progress.

Balancing Strategy and Operations: Navigate long-term strategic goals alongside day-to-day operational needs.

Adaptable Leadership: Align the department's work and priorities with the organization's needs, while simplifying complex IT matters for leadership meetings.

Collaboration and Communication: Act as a vital link between various departments within Cibes and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and alignment.

Security Focus: Lead efforts to protect the Cibes Lift Group from unauthorized breaches, ensuring compliance with IT policies and procedures across the group.

Project Leadership: Act as a project leader on key initiatives.

Suppliers: Manage supplier relations and be responsible for the procurements.

Operational Oversight: Take full responsibility for the budget, operations, and personnel of the IT organization.
With a team of 16 employees across five departments, your role will be to coach, inspire, and ensure the teams has the resources and skills needed to support the company's growth and transformation. Four of them are Domain Managers with responsibility for their own domain areas and teams, and they'll report to you and are part of your management team. Since most of the team is based in Gävle, we'd like you to spend at least three days a week at the office there to collaborate effectively and be part of the team spirit.

In collaboration with our supplier, we have a full AI roadmap created this year to see how AI can contribute to our development going forward. Knowledge of AI is a definite advantage, but a passion for learning is even more important to us. With AI shaping our business ahead, we look forward to seeing how you'll help drive innovation and make an impact!

Who You Are
We're looking for someone who's got both heart and brains - a relationship-builder who also knows their tech. Here's what we think will help you succeed:

* A strong technical background (you don't need to code, but you should understand IT and digital solutions).
* A higher education in IT or a related field.
* Understand the interplay between technology and business needs, with a proven track record in leading change processes and project management.
* Experienced in developing IT and digitalization processes, with expertise in agile methodologies.
* Handling supplier relationships and procurements.
* Proven experience leading IT and digitalization work in a larger organization. If you have experience of working in a similar global role, it's advantageous.
* You're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves building strong teams, and knows how to turn challenges into opportunities.

What We Offer
An international, dynamic workplace where your ideas can really make a difference.
A chance to influence how we work with IT and digitalization across the group.
A mix of freedom and responsibility - you'll have the space to shape your team, projects, and results.
Opportunities to travel and connect with colleagues around the globe.

At Cibes, we're big enough to make an impact but small enough that your voice will be heard. If you're ready to step into a role where you can lead, grow, and create lasting change, we'd love to hear from you.

Let's shape the future IT & Digitalization landscape together. Apply today!

Application
Send your CV-no need for a cover letter! Instead, answer three initial questions.
This recruitment is conducted in collaboration with Jefferson Wells, and you will be employed by Cibes Lift Group. For questions about the role, feel free to contact recruitment consultant Marjo Carlson at +46 70-377 0064 or via email at marjo.carlson@jeffersonwells.se.
Apply as soon as possible but no later than 2025-01-03. Selection is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the deadline.

Cibes Lift Group is one of the world's most innovative manufacturers of space-saving lifts designed for fast and easy installation, also offering a wide range of conventional lift solutions. Thanks to the wide range of lift products and a flexible design concept, the lift solutions of Cibes Lift Group adapt to the requirements of public, commercial, and private settings. Sales, installation, and maintenance services are provided by a global network of subsidiaries and partners. The company group is headquartered in Gävle, Sweden, and has production facilities in Sweden, Poland, China, and USA. In 2023 the Group had approximately 1635 employees and a revenue of 3,6 billion SEK.