Senior IT Change Manager

Are you ready to lead IT changes and drive continuous improvement? And are you an experienced IT Change Manager passionate about optimizing processes and ensuring successful IT transformations?

At STARK Group, we are looking for a dynamic and committed IT Change Manager to lead our daily IT Change Management tasks in close collaboration with internal development teams, service providers, and other business units.

If this sounds like something for you, we encourage you to read on.

About the role:
As IT Change Manager, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating our IT Change Management processes across the organization. You will play a central role in ensuring that changes to our IT systems and infrastructure are implemented efficiently and without disruption.

Your primary tasks will include:

• Leading Change Advisory Boards (CAB) and ensuring effective communication and decision-making.
• Coordinating and managing Change and Freeze calendars to ensure that all changes are planned and implemented correctly.
• Ensuring compliance with ITIL processes and internal Change Management policies.
• Facilitating and driving continuous improvement of the Change Management process across business units.
• Training and mentoring teams in Change Management principles and tools.
• Reporting performance, progress, and roadmaps to management and other stakeholders.

IT Operations is an evolving unit that consists of three different teams: IT Sourcing and Vendor Management, Service Integration and Management (SIAM), and Infrastructure and Security Operations. In total, we are 15 skilled colleagues, who are part of a dynamic and ambitious organization in growth.

You will have the opportunity to work on exciting IT changes that have a significant impact on the company's success. We offer an informal yet professional work culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous development are key priorities.

Your profile:
We are looking for an IT Change Manager with solid experience in Change Management, and we expect that you come with the following qualifications:

• Documented experience in IT Change Management within a complex, multi-national, and multi-sourced IT environment.
• Expertise in managing IT Change across both cloud and on-premise environments, including experience with agile and traditional development methodologies.
• Strong, practical knowledge of ITIL principles and their application in real-world scenarios.
• Proven track record in leading process improvements and initiatives within an international organizational framework.

Welcome to Group IT
When joining Group IT, you will be joining a digital transformation journey as we replace our legacy monoliths and transition towards a modular and flexible integrated setup. Group IT, a dynamic and rapidly evolving part of STARK Group, is responsible for delivering groupwide business-critical IT solutions. We strive to modernise and reimagine the IT landscape to ensure both scalability and composability to meet existing and future business needs, and we would like your help to rethink the way things are done in our industry to offer our customers a superior experience.

Want to know more and apply?
Are you ready to take responsibility for IT Change Management across STARK Group and drive continuous improvement? We look forward to hearing from you!

We will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the position and your options in STARK Group. You are welcome to contact Senior Manager - Service Integration and Management (SIAM) Ole Vebert Olesen at [email protected].

STARK Group
STARK Group is a growing private equity-owned company with a strong legacy. STARK Group was first established in Denmark in 1896 and has today evolved into a leading European retailer and distributor of heavy building materials with net sales of approx. EUR 9 billion. With a dedicated team of more than 20,000 employees and +1,150 branches and distribution centres across the Nordics, Greenland, Germany, Austria and the UK, we live and breathe to serve professional craftsmen with heavy building materials all the way from the Austrian Alps to Tromsø, close to the Arctic circle and everywhere in between. STARK Group is committed to reach net zero emissions by 2050 across the entire business, is a signatory to the UN Global Compact, and works within fully 2030 validated science-based targets to keep global warming below 1.5°C

At STARK Group IT, we believe in the richness diversity brings. We invite individual of all backgrounds to join us in creating and inclusive and welcoming environment. We believe in a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.

Agency Policy
STARK Group IT appreciates the interest of all candidates. However, we prefer to directly engage with individuals seeking employment opportunities. Therefore, we kindly request recruitment agencies, headhunters, and third-party staffing services to refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting. All applications should be submitted directly by the candidates through our official application process. We value direct communication and look forward to reviewing your application.

Location: Frederiksberg (Head Office)