Applications & Digital Transformation Director

Job description
We are looking for an experienced IT professional to help implement our applications & digital strategy, and to manage the existing applications landscape. The role is in the Business Segment Pedestrian (BSP) within Entrance Systems Division of ASSA ABLOY. Applications & digital transformation Director will lead the BSP applications team and will work with Divisional teams to implement digital transformation and applications strategy for BSP. The role will proactively engage with local business units and key stakeholders to understand business needs in order to deliver effective business solutions in line with the business strategy. The position will require the ability to lead diverse teams, work with matrix structure and have a track-record of excellence in managing successful projects and systems implementations. The position will report to the CIO, ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems Division with a dotted line to the CFO, Business Segment Pedestrian.


This is an office-based position in Landskrona and you will be in the office around three days per week.
 
What we offer you:
Competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements
Diverse challenges with extensive opportunities for development and training in a global context.
We value difference and diversity

Please apply at www.randstad.se, no later than December 20th. If you have questions, please contact Senior Recruitment Consultant Elin Bjursten on elin.bjursten@randstad.se.


You are welcome to submit your application as soon as possible since we contact and interview candidates continuously during the process.

Responsibilities
Implement the IT applications strategy in line with the Segment and Divisional business strategy, and in alignment with the AA Group IT guidelines
Play an active role in the development of future IT applications strategies in relation to the business strategy, including setting of short and long-term implementation goals
Manage the implementation and upgrades of business systems, overall responsibility for the application operations for ERPs, Field service management systems, configurators and other systems used within the Segment
Manage BSP applications team, work with Divisional and regional teams to deliver digital transformation
Lead the upgrade and modernization of the segment’s M3 ERP landscape
Manage stakeholder management and develop strong working relationships with businesses in a matrix setup
Ensure IT compliance in general, but specifically in the terms of software licenses, subscriptions, policies, standards and management of budgets
Drive digital transformation projects with business defined used cases on Generative AI, ML, RPA, etc.
Conduct and facilitate regular business application councils and steering committees
Ensure information security IT Policies are followed, and support any local statutory requirements
Responsible for managing IT budget and local vendor relationships
Have continuous local/regional dialogue with the business management on topics related to IT applications
Understand the customer (management) needs in relation to the companies actual and future strategy


Qualifications
We are looking for a person who thrives in a global, result focused and fast-changing environment with high ambitions. You are self-motivated and driven person with an ability to influence, motivate and enthuse others. You have a can-do attitude; you enjoy interacting and working with people in a highly diverse and matrix environment. To keep up with the pace and complexity of our organization, you need to possess superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities. You are highly driven with strong communication skills and business acumen. Extensive experience in IT with 8+ years’ experience of managing an IT applications department in a multinational company. Proven track record of managing systems implementations, upgrades and application operations in multiple countries.


You are used to driving change and have sound experience of implementing digital transformation in growth driven organizations. You have extensive experience managing ERP, CRM, FSM, e-commerce systems and product configurators. Experience with Infor M3 ERP and Astea / IFS FSM is highly desirable. You are well versed in managing geographically dispersed teams and sites. You have a proven track record of leading and managing a cost-efficient application support and maintenance organization. Your educational background consists of a university bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or business administration. Master's degree in either of these fields or Master of business administration with technology is preferred and you are fluent in English.

About the company
At Randstad, we see the possible in people. With business all over Sweden and in all areas of expertise, we help people find work that feels good, where they get the opportunity to develop and realize their true potential. With close to 600 000 employees in 38 countries, Randstad is the global leader in the HR services industry. Our mission is to become the world’s most valued working life partner. By combining our passion for people with the power of today’s technology, we support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. We call it Human Forward.