Regional IT Leader – Europe

Job title: Regional IT Leader – Europe

About the Role

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. This role also supports 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 the Global CIO with a dotted line to the Europe VP/MD.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.

Nice to Have

• Additional language skills beyond English (e.g., French, German, Italian) are a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary not disclosed.