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Head of IT Operations DACH (m/f/d)

  • Germany
  • Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Frankfurt am Main, Nürnberg
  • Hybrid
  • Posted: 4 Jul 2025
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Head of IT Operations DACH (m/f/d)

About the job

You love strong brands - we love strong personalities! Become part of Danone and our team with the successful brands like Volvic, Aptamil, Activia and many more.

 

  • Lead IT Operations in DACH, including End User Support, Infrastructure, and Workplace Technology 

  • Define and execute the regional IT strategy and multi-year roadmap 
  • Manage the infrastructure and technology project portfolio, aligning with European/global initiatives 

  • Drive transformation, turning vision into actionable change within the organization 

  • Oversee full P&L for IT operations, including budget planning and financial performance 
  • Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams focused on digital innovation, resilience, and operational excellence 

About you

  • Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing multi-site IT operations in complex or multinational settings

  • Strong expertise in IT financials, CAPEX/OPEX management, and cost optimization  

  • Proven track record in leading large, cross-country IT project portfolios with measurable results 
  • Visionary, strategic thinker with the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans using OKRs and KPIs 
  • Skilled in driving organizational transformation and managing complex change 
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills; English fluency required, German and Agile experience are strong pluses 

Start is asap in Munich, Frankfurt am Main, Nuremberg, Vienna or Zurich.

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About Danone

OWN YOUR IDEAS 
In our culture, respect and team spirit are embedded at all levels: the best idea is not determined by the hierarchical level. 
OWN YOUR CAREER 
Your career path is not a one-way street. Individual career plans give you freedom and flexibility: We support you - e.g. with our coaching and mentoring offer 

OWN YOUR IMPACT 
A job means so much more than titles and earning money. With us you have the opportunity to really make a difference and improve the health of people and the planet. 

Come to Danone and make our team even more colorful and diverse. We say: bring your very own self into our teams - because we count on the individuality of everyone. #Dan'OwnYourUniqueness 

 

YOUR BENEFITS 

  • Modern office with open space

  • Mobile and flexible working

  • Various education opportunities

  • Pension

  • Pick & Choose from the categories Transportation, Health, Lunch, Childcare and more!

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Get to know us

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition. 

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