Regional IT Leader – Europe

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