IT Operations Manager

The company

CO-RO A/S is a global leader in fruit concentrates, fruit-based drinks, and home-freeze ice lollies. Our more than 1,200 employees globally work diligently to develop, produce and market products under our internationally recognized brands such as Sunquick, Suntop, Suncola, Sun Lolly and MashUp. CO-RO, founded in 1942, is a Danish company with a global footprint. The Brands are available in more than 75 countries with production sites in Europe, Middle East and Asia.

The role

We are looking for hands-on people manager with a strong drive to head our IT operations department in a newly established position as IT Operations Manager. With reference to the IT Director, you will enjoy managerial responsibility of a highly competent team consistent of 5 employees – covering Support, Infrastructure, Development and Business Intelligence. In continuation hereof, you will hold responsibility of all operational activities – ensuring infrastructure, systems and services are well-operated, stable and secure. Coaching of your team, driving own key projects and securing a sufficient cloud journey roadmap are among your primary tasks in the position.

You will play a pivotal part in the digital journey of CO-RO, enabling IT Operations to deliver on targets, with specific focus on IT architecture and security. The focal point of the position will initially be DK centred. Within a foreseeable future, IT Services will be offered across all companies in the group – during this process, it is expected that you will act as a close and trusted business partner on a global scale.

You will join an international organization and enjoy a broad stakeholder interaction across departments. The position is self-driven and characterized by empowerment. We expect you to thrive on freedom with responsibility – and the opportunity to impact, set direction and head the harmonious department you will become part of.

Your profile

In order to be taken into consideration for the role, we expect you to hold a relevant Master’s degree. Most importantly, you are a people manager who thrives with coaching and growing your team on a daily basis, while balancing own tasks. You have a minimum of 3-5 years of leadership experience, successfully heading an IT operations department. Furthermore, you must possess in-depth system architect experience. Preferably, you hold experience from both sides of the table, having worked as a consultant and an inhouse specialist. Needless to say, you possess an infectious enthusiasm and take great pride in your work.

Fluency in written and spoken Danish & English are all-important to be taken into consideration for this specific role.

We offer

Joining the CO-RO family entails freedom with responsibility. We have just moved into our brand-new facilities, which creates the best possible work conditions and physical settings for your daily work. Our canteen allows you to bring home delicious dinner and we have recently opened our new fitness and spinning area. Our headquarter reflects our ambition of attracting the best employees from around the world and allows you to join a truly global work environment.