Global IT Director

The organisation

Strukton has built a strong foundation over its 100-year history in the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, and Belgium, becoming a leading provider of sustainable infrastructure services with a focus on green transport and electrification. For the design, construction, renewal, and maintenance of sustainable infrastructure, Strukton’s skilled professionals and specialists combine hands-on experience and craftsmanship with technical, digital, and process innovations. With a constant focus on safety and health, Strukton is committed to conducting business in a careful, honest, and sustainable manner, aiming to inspire the industry in this regard. This approach is coupled with a strong emphasis on functionality, quality, durability, and a good price-quality ratio.

The position

We are searching for a Global IT Director for Strukton, who will play a crucial role in ensuring that the Strukton Group's ICT systems are compatible, secure, and cost-effective, contributing to the overall digital transformation of the organization.

Tasks & responsibilities

The Global IT Director leads a team of 45 IT managers and employees in the Netherlands and coordinates ICT activities in the Nordics and Italy, involving external companies as needed. The Director reports to the Chief Transition Officer and collaborates with the Board for decision-making. This role is based in the Netherlands, with responsibilities extending across Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the Nordics.

Candidate profile

• bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. A master’s degree is a plus;
• at least five years of leadership experience in an IT role, with proven success in managing, coaching, and developing people and teams;
• in-depth technical knowledge and experience in software development, IT infrastructure, cloud computing, cybersecurity, technological innovation, and data integration;
• strong leadership and coordination abilities to enhance ICT efficiency and effectiveness globally;
• experience in formulating international IT policies and achieving economies of scale;
• extensive experience in leading and implementing IT transformations and projects;
• a clear vision in the IT field combined with a pragmatic approach;
• excellent organizational skills, with a clear and structured method to enable teams to operate effectively;
• entrepreneurial, enthusiastic, an excellent collaborator, service- and solution-oriented, and capable of engaging and inspiring colleagues;
• strong stakeholder management and change management skills.

Interested?

You can apply for this position by using the link below.

Procedure

There will be several interview rounds with representatives from Lodiers & Partners during weeks 39 and 40, followed by interviews with our client in weeks 41 and 42. A personality questionnaire (Lumina) is also part of this procedure.

Contact

Lodiers & Partners takes care of the selection procedure. For more information, please contact Mirjam Jager +31 6 15 86 08 72.