Lead IT Expert - Technology & Processes (M/F/D)

The role

The Lead IT Expert – Technology & Processes will play a central role in managing, optimizing, and evolving the technologies and processes that support contract logistics operations. This position requires a broad and deep understanding of modern IT environments, including infrastructure, software development, cloud platforms, integration patterns, and enterprise solution design. The ideal candidate combines technical fluency with technology and process expertise in software development projects.

This role is designed for someone who thrives in complex environments, can translate business needs into scalable technical solutions, and can guide cross-functional teams through the full lifecycle of technology initiatives.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technology standards for the Contract Logistics IT unit aligned with global IT standards, operational needs, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Drive modernization initiatives such as cloud adoption, automation, integration enhancements, and data-driven process improvements.
• Assess and scan existing solutions for technology compliance and drive migration and replacement programs for non-compliant technologies.
• Ensure standard technology adoption for new solutions and all administration and management tools used in Contract Logistics IT.
• Oversee global IT technology and methodology standards and changes, and drive adoption in Contract Logistics IT.
• Report technology compliance and drive migration programs for noncompliant technologies.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for IT systems, integration platforms, and operational technologies.
• Assess and improve existing IT processes to increase efficiency, consistency, and quality.
• Design, document, and maintain IT department processes following recognized standards, such as BPMN, ITIL, and ISO/IEC 20000.
• Ensure processes are consistently followed across project, operations, and support teams.
• Establish process governance frameworks, including KPIs, compliance checks, and improvement cycles.
• Facilitate workshops and discussions with cross-functional teams to align requirements and define process outcomes.
• Train employees on technologies and processes.
• Partner with tool owners to implement process changes.

Our requirements

• Proven track record managing complex software development projects as a Project Manager, Program Manager, Product Owner, or in a higher managerial role.
• Broad and deep knowledge of modern industry-standard technologies across infrastructure and end-to-end software delivery, including project management, programming languages, databases, frameworks, deployment, and test automation.
• Ability to map nonfunctional requirements of complex solutions to best-fitting technology approaches.
• Decent understanding of approaches for seamless migration or replacement of deprecated technologies in existing solutions.
• Solid knowledge of scanning and analysis tools to detect the use of deprecated and noncompliant technologies.
• Professional experience in process analysis, design, and optimization.
• Professional training or certification in process methodologies, such as BPMN, Lean Six Sigma, or ITIL, is a plus.
• Diploma or degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging technical and managerial audiences.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and strategic thinking.
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, cloud certifications (Azure/AWS), or other technology certifications are beneficial.
• Understanding of contract logistics and general logistics processes is a plus.
• Very good understanding of IT project and technology lifecycles.
• Ability to lead discussions, mediate between teams, and drive consensus.
• Highly self-reliant, proactive, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Fast learner with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent written and spoken English at a professional level.

What we offer

• Employment based on an employment contract, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and development programs, including access to an internal e-learning platform.
• Onboarding with the support of a dedicated Buddy.
• Participation in annual company-wide integration events.
• Work environment rooted in Scandinavian organisational culture.
• Opportunities for professional development through internal mobility programs.

Benefits

• Sharing the costs of sports activities.
• Private medical care.
• Sharing the costs of language classes.
• Sharing the costs of professional training and courses.
• Life insurance.
• Integration events.
• Corporate gym and sports teams.
• Coffee / tea.
• Employee parking space.
• Extra social benefits.
• Holiday funds.
• Christmas gifts.
• Employee referral program.
• Charity initiatives.
• Bicycle parking.
• Modern, ergonomic office.
• Yoga in the office.