IT & Digitalization Manager

Qualifications and Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Informatics, Management Information Systems or a related field.
  
• Master’s degree, such as an MBA or a master’s in Information Systems, is strongly preferred for candidates expected to operate in a strategic, cross-functional environment.
  
• 7–10+ years of progressive IT or digital experience, including at least 3–5 years in a leadership, managerial or project management capacity.
  
• Experience managing distributed, multi-regional teams, enterprise-wide transformation programmes or complex business technology initiatives.
  
• Relevant certifications are highly valued, including PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum Master, SAFe, ITIL 4, TOGAF, cloud platform certifications in AWS, Azure or GCP, and AI/data transformation credentials.
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Define, implement and continuously develop the Business Unit IT strategy and roadmap in line with business needs and regional IT direction.
  
• Work closely with the Business Unit Management Team and managers to understand business requirements and advise on how IT can improve performance and create value.
  
• Lead, motivate and develop the IT team, ensuring the right structure, resources, competence and performance follow-up are in place.
  
• Convene and lead BU IT Council meetings and ensure effective governance, communication and decision-making.
  
• Manage relationships with Scania IT, regional IT leadership, suppliers, dealers, customers where applicable, and key internal functions including services, sales and parts.
  
• Oversee IT security, information security controls, disaster recovery, back-up procedures, IT audits and risk management actions.
  
• Prepare and manage the BU IT budget, including forecasting, expenditure planning, variance analysis, corrective actions and supplier service level agreements.
  
• Promote innovation, digitalisation and continuous improvement, ensuring best practices are documented and shared across the organisation.
  
• Ensure work is carried out in accordance with Scania principles, standards, policies, the Scania Way, SHE requirements and applicable IT governance frameworks.