Cio Dach, Uk

**CIO DACH, UK & IE**

**A VOICE THAT MATTERS, AN IMPACT THAT LASTS.**

We are DHL Freight - a group of 13,000 road cargo experts and Certified Freight Specialists operating in more than 40 countries, who are proud to provide their customers with the best overland freight transport solutions. We are always looking ahead to the next commercial opportunity, anticipating the next global trend. Because at DHL Freight, we're not simply about freight forwarding. We're about forward thinking ways to connect people - and improve their lives.

DHL Freight is seeking a dynamic and strategic **CIO DACH, UK & IE (f/m/d) at our Head Office in Bonn** to spearhead our long-term digital priorities and shape the future of our IT strategy in alignment with regional and DHL Group objectives.

**In this role, you will**:

- **Strategic Leadership**: Participate in overall business planning, sharing insights and future perspectives on technology and systems to enhance our competitive position.
- **Alignment and Collaboration**: Ensure seamless alignment between Business and IT across all levels, bridging business objectives with Digital Services requirements enterprise-wide.
- **Innovation and Governance**: Drive the innovation and governance agenda, fostering alignment with other divisions to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.
- **Transformation Champion**: Lead and support the Freight Transformation program (E4U) in your region, driving impactful change and modernization.
- **Board Engagement**: Actively contribute as a supportive member of Business and IT boards, influencing key decisions and strategies.
- **Optimization and Standardization**: Drive process and workflow automation to optimize DOE + SLA costs, aiming for IT product portfolio standardization and complexity reduction.

**Our perfect match**:

- **Experienced Leader**: You have over 10 years of experience managing cross-regional, cross-country, and distributed teams in multi-cultural environments.
- **IT Expertise**: Proven track record in managing and leading teams with professional standard knowledge and practical experience within IT.
- **Financial Acumen**: Skilled in budgeting and cost controlling, managing budgets of 20 Mio EUR+.
- **Vendor Management**: Experienced in selecting and managing external suppliers or resources.
- **Complex Systems Implementation**: Demonstrated ability to implement complex IT systems effectively.
- **Language Proficiency**: Fluent in German and English, both spoken and written.
- **Project Management Skills**: Strong expertise in Project Management methodologies such as Prince2, DePICT, and SCRUM.

**Our culture and benefits**

Additionally, this is what you can expect:

- **Comprehensive Benefits Package**: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, 30 days paid vacation, generous corporate discount programs and other employee wellbeing programs.
- **Global Exposure**: Joining DHL Freight means being part of a truly global organization, providing you with the opportunity to work with diverse teams and gain exposure to international markets and practices.
- **Work-Life Balance**: We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and we strive to provide a flexible work environment including mobile-work opportunities that supports your personal and professional commitments.
- **Continuous Learning and Development**: We invest in our employees' growth by offering training programs, workshops, and resources to enhance your skills and knowledge.

**Your contact**:
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for digital innovation and leadership, we want to hear from you. Join us in Bonn and shape the future of our IT strategy.

**YOUR FUTURE, DELIVERED.**

LI-Freight