Head of Sustainability & Marketing Digital Solutions

Date: Apr 21, 2025

Location: MADRID, ES, 28037

Company: HOLCIM Group

SUMMARY OF THE JOB

Lead the digital transformation of Sustainability, Health & Safety, Marketing, and Communication by directing IT service delivery, data strategy, and the development of key business products, solutions, and services, including the company's public web presence and Health & Safety platform.

 

RESPONSABILITIES
  • Strategic Direction & Product Development:

    • Develop and implement digitalization and data strategies.

    • Define and launch new digital products, solutions, and services, including the company's public web presence and Health & Safety platform.

    • Align IT initiatives with business goals.

  • Service Delivery & Innovation:

    • Ensure reliable and efficient IT service operations.

    • Lead the delivery of data analytics, AI solutions, and support the company's online presence and Health & Safety platform.

    • Manage IT application support and project execution within budget and timelines.

    • Deliver innovative IT solutions that add business value.

  • Leadership & Resource Management:

    • Lead and develop the internal IT team.

    • Partner with business leaders to understand needs and deliver solutions.

    • Manage and optimize resources, including leveraging 3rd party partners for setup and support.

    • Manage stakeholder expectations and SLAs.

  • Operational Excellence:

    • Manage budget and resources.

    • Ensure compliance with security and audit standards.

    • Drive continuous improvement in service quality.

    • Recruit, coach, and retain team members.

 

JOB DIMENSIONS

List of direct reports:

  • Up to 4 Direct Reports, with a total of 5 to 10 FTE including externals plus variable resources for project needs.

Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:

  • Internal Group functions: Senior leaders in relation Sustainability+ HS&E , Communication & Marketing.
  • Internal IT: Group CIO, Head Corporate Digital Solutions, Head of CIO Office, Head of Global Infrastructure & Operations, Head of Digital, Head IT Business functions, Project Managers and Steering Committees, Business Line Demand Managers.
  • External: Consulting Companies; Service Providers, CTO of other industrial companies or technology companies in the field of mobile and web internal or external facing solutions.

 

PROFILE REQUIRED
  • Education & Certifications:
    Master's/PhD in IT, Engineering, Business, or related field. ITIL, PMI, PRINCE2, or CMMI certifications preferred.

  •  Experience:
    5+ years leading IT solutions with a data focus.
    3+ years as an IT architect in data/analytics.
    Proficiency in Agile methodologies, and project/cost control.
    Knowledge of industrial business processes and change management.

  • Technical Skills:
    Strategic roadmap development and team management.
    Strong functional knowledge of Sustainability reporting/metrics, Health & Safety platform management, and digital marketing/communication strategies.
    Expertise in application/product delivery architectures, AWS datalakes, and web development frameworks.
    Analytical, solution design, and product management skills.

  • Behavioral & Leadership Skills:
    Strong communication, leadership, and networking abilities.
    Customer-focused, innovative, and results-oriented.
    Ability to manage high-pressure, multicultural teams and drive change.
    Team development, mentoring, and effective resource management (including 3rd party setup).

  • Language skills:
    Excellent English (written & spoken) – other languages German or French are a plus.

  • Mobility requirements:
    Time spent travelling internationally. International travels max 10% (estimate)