Head of Digital X

About the job
We believe that change happens when people with brave ideas come together. Today, the world both changes and unites by digitalisation. Every industry and society digitalise. The digital transformation is accelerating. We at AFRY are committed to drive the digital transformation, with the mission to accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable society.
We are now creating a new unit, Digital X, to work across our company to excel in our digital offerings to our clients. In Digital X we will work with the digital strategy and overall portfolio, together with colleagues in all parts of our company. We will manage the lifecycle of digital solutions, including development, maintenance and operation; and we will support the sales of those solutions.
If you want to be a part of making future with digital transformation by contributing with your brave, creative and innovative ideas, join Digital X at AFRY. The role can be stationed anywhere but preferably in Solna. 
The Head of Digital X role responsibility includes, but is not limited to, the following tasks:

Sets the overall direction for Digital X
Builds a strong Digital X organisation that can be a catalyst for digitalisation in AFRY
Manages the transfer of the most promising current solutions into Digital X
Develops long-term target positioning for DigitalX and digitalisation in AFRY
Leads and builds Digital X with the purpose of accelerating digitalisation in AFRY
Drives digital growth and profitability
Works proactively with decision makers of AFRY to drive the overall digitalisation in AFRY
Positions AFRY as a attractive employer for digital employees

 

Who are you?
Competence Profile:

Senior experience from driving digital transformation and from building new organisations.
Strong customer focus and results orientation
Experience from one or more of our core transforming segments (infrastructure, food and life science, bioindustry, clean energy)
Ability to represent Digital X to AFRY’s group management and work collaboratively with Divisions
Communication skills to represent AFRY from a digital perspective externally and internally 
Ability to drive change management in a line organization
Expertise in how digital solutions create value for customers in our core industry sectors
Good understanding of digital business models and the role AFRY can play in the ecosystem
Knowledge regarding digital architectures, digital business models, innovation management and design thinking
Understanding of building ecosystems of partners
Ability to motivate and lead the Digital X management team staff in a highly dynamic environment
Ability to work in uncertain environment and hands-on attitude to problem solving

We take your personal qualities in great consideration. Our values, Brave, Devoted & Team player, characterize how we see ourselves. You have a good ability to collaborate and contribute to a team, at the same time you enjoy when you have responsibility and the opportunity to affect.

Due to the current situation around Covid-19, some of our recruitment processes extend over time. We apologize for this and ask for your patience.

We offer
We are looking for someone who wants to be part of AFRY’s success story. Are you passionate about technology development? Do you like to work together to find the best solution? Then we can offer you career opportunities in a modern workplace with challenging assignments and exciting projects all over the world.

The AFRY Group is ranked as one of Sweden’s most popular employer among engineers. At AFRY you will be involved in developing innovative and sustainable solutions within infrastructure, energy and industry. We are always looking for the sharpest skills that can create a future society together with us. We hope you will learn as much from us as we will learn from you.

About the company
AFRY is an international engineering, design and advisory company. We support our clients to progress in sustainability and digitalisation.

We are 17,000 devoted experts within the fields of infrastructure, industry and energy, operating across the world to create sustainable solutions for future generations.

Making Future