Head of Digital Product line - Operation and IT

Do You want to Build a Career with Responsible Impact?   

Are you ready to lead global digital transformation in Operations? As Head of Digital Product Line, you will take ownership of a strategic digital portfolio, shaping cutting-edge solutions that drive customer value, operational excellence, and industry leadership. This is your opportunity to lead a global team and set the direction for how digital innovation fuels our success. 

What will your responsibilities include? 

• Set the vision & strategy – Lead the development and execution of a digital roadmap tailored to Operation & IT, ensuring it delivers business value and accelerates growth. 

• Own and expand the digital portfolio – Oversee the entire lifecycle of digital products, ensuring continuous evolution and alignment with customer needs, market trends, and technological advancements. 

• Drive innovation & transformation – Introduce cutting-edge solutions that leverage AI, data, and automation to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. 

• Deliver real impact – Govern digital initiatives through a structured stage-gate process, ensuring resources are optimized and projects deliver meaningful, measurable business outcomes. 

• Lead a global team – Inspire and develop a high-performing, globally distributed team to push the boundaries of digital excellence, ensuring strong collaboration and execution. 

• Build strategic partnerships – Work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders, commercial teams, and external vendors to scale digital solutions globally and secure industry leadership. 

• Ensure operational excellence – Manage budgets, vendor contracts, and digital investments, ensuring cost efficiency, security, and long-term value creation. 

Have You Got What We’re Looking For? 
In this high-impact role, you will define and execute a bold digital vision, developing and scaling products that redefine our industry. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, operation teams, IT, and external partners to ensure our digital solutions create measurable business impact and position Hempel at the forefront of digital excellence. 

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in business, IT, supply chain, or a related field. 

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in digital transformation, product management, or IT. 

• Proven experience in managing a digital portfolio within supply chain, warehouse management, or Industry 4.0. 

• Strong background in supply chain transformation and operations. 

• Experience advising global businesses on the best digital tools to drive efficiency and innovation. 

• Visionary mindset, with a track record of delivering game-changing digital solutions. 

• Strategic and commercial acumen, able to translate business needs into powerful digital strategies. 

• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to build, inspire, and develop high-performing global teams. 

• Expertise in digital innovation, automation, and data-driven decision-making. 

Does this sound like a match? 
Welcome to apply! Click the ‘Apply for position’ button in the top-right corner and submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system.  Final deadline for applications is 13 April 2025.  The location would be either Lyngby, Denmark OR Barcelona, Spain.

Global career possibilities 

At Hempel, we offer a variety of global career possibilities and many cross-functional and cross-cultural working relationships. We strive to create the right conditions for personal and professional development. 

Join a global company where employees are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do. With business in mind and people at heart, we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great global family.