Alfa Laval is looking for the Head of Global Automation Development and IoT, Marine Division
At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.
About us
Alfa Laval’s Marine Division specializes in solutions for shipping customers, including shipping companies, shipyards, engine manufacturers and companies involved in offshore oil and gas exploration. The division did well in 2023, the order intake grew 23%, profitability improved to 14.9%, considering ourselves a leader in sustainability efforts.
We are committed to carbon neutrality by 2030 and is developing multi-fuel capable products and energy saving technologies to help the shipping industry meet new regulations and reduce emissions.
We are also investing in digital solutions, such as a customer portal to monitor equipment and a platform to optimize bunkering. These digital services improve efficiency for both Alfa Laval and our customers. You can read more in our
annual report.
About the job
We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to head our Automation Development and IoT team in the Marine division. In this exciting role, you will drive the development and strategic direction of solutions and technologies in standard automation, connectivity, and analytics across all businesses. You will collaborate closely with business units and industry leaders to anticipate future needs and shape a winning strategy. Own a balanced multi-year portfolio, ensuring safety, quality, and alignment with long-term goals. Head and empower a global team of 120 people approximately to deliver groundbreaking solutions. The teams are present in Denmark, Sweden and India.
This position reports to the President of the Marine division.
Who You Are
A passionate and experienced leader with a proven track record of success in the maritime industry, preferably with experience in automation, shipbuilding, or related fields.
A strategic thinker with a deep understanding of traditional manufacturing processes and a keen eye for identifying automation opportunities. You are also a strong communicator with the ability to manage stakeholders at all levels, including senior management and BU managers across all countries. A tech-savvy individual with expertise in automation technologies like IoT and data analytics.
Finally, curiosity drives you and keeps you with a deep understanding of current and emerging trends in marine automation and autonomous shipping technologies.
What You Know
You’re known for having a strategic leadership, developing and communicate the clear vision for automation and digital innovation. Technology evaluation and adoption is your area of expertise, since you have a solid understanding of automation and IoT as well as machine learning and AI in manufacturing processes. You master collaboration across different functions and locations, driving a smooth and successful stakeholder management. Your pasts achievements ensuring successful adoption and implementation of automation solutions shows your good skill in change management.
You have proven experience (10+ years) in leading automation and digital innovation initiatives in a corporate environment. You hold a high education in Bachelor’s or Masters degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, MBA or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, Agile, PMP) are a plus.
What’s In It For You?
This leadership role offers the opportunity to craft a comprehensive strategy for automation and digital transformation. You’ll leverage cutting-edge technologies (AI, ML, IoT) to drive business value and growth. Beyond technological expertise, strong leadership skills are essential to foster cross-departmental collaboration, build high-performing teams, and navigate organizational change for successful project implementation.
Make a tangible impact on the company’s success by driving efficiency and productivity through automation.
For more information, please contact:
Manal Mohamed, Talent Acquisition Partner at
manal.mohamed@alfalaval.com
Please send us your application no later than 10th of June 2024. Please note that applications sent directly via email will be disregarded without notice.
Applications will be reviewed continuously during the application period.
Due to GDPR, applications sent directly via email will be automatically disregarded.

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