Head of Digital Workplace and Infrastructure Architecture

Head of Digital Workplace and Infrastructure Architecture

We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Digital Workplace and Infrastructure Architecture to lead and manage the design, development, and optimization of the organization's digital workplace, network, infrastructure, cloud, and hosting solutions. This role will be accountable for the enterprise-wide (Group + 3 Regions) architecture strategy and overall governance of these areas, ensuring that the enterprise's technology environment is scalable, secure, and aligned with business objectives.

This position will require collaborating with senior leaders, across the Carlsberg Group. It demands strong stakeholder management skills to build relationships, align priorities, and communicate effectively with key decision-makers.

What you’ll be doing

As the Head of Digital Workplace and Infrastructure Architecture, you will manage a team (3-5 including third-party personnel) of specialized architects such as Cloud & Hosting Architects, Network Architects, Infrastructure Architects, Digital Workplace Architects etc. You will partake significantly in shaping the digital transformation initiatives, leading the integration of new technologies, and ensuring seamless collaboration across architecture domains.

Your primary tasks and responsibilities include:

• Defining and implementing the architectural strategy for digital workplace and infrastructure, ensuring the solutions are scalable, secure, and adaptable to business needs. Align strategies with long-term business objectives and technological advancements in cloud, network, and workplace technologies.
• Enforcing governance frameworks and processes, architectural standards, and best practices across all digital workplace and infrastructure domains. Ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Overseeing the architecture and design of cloud solutions, networking, and hosting environments. Ensure that the organization's infrastructure is optimized for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product development, IT operations, and business units, to ensure that infrastructure and digital workplace solutions meet the evolving needs of the organization.
• Managing and collaborating with 3rd party vendors and solution integrators to deliver IT technologies and services.
• Fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, recommending new tools, technologies, and practices that can enhance the organization’s IT technology footprint.
• Building and developing an effective team of architects. Provide leadership and mentorship to ensure ongoing professional development. Conduct regular performance evaluations and create opportunities for team members to grow within the organization.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating architectural risks throughout the SDLC and ensuring that architectural decisions are informed by risk assessments and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Ensuring that architecture documentation, including solution designs, standards, and roadmaps, are accurate and kept up to date. Provide regular reports to the VP, Group Enterprise Architect on key initiatives, and project status.
• Leading the identification and mitigation of risks related to the digital workplace, network, and infrastructure. Ensure that security and compliance are prioritized in all architectural decisions, particularly with cloud and network architectures.
• Collaborating closely with the Architecture Leadership team to ensure that all key architectural decisions align with the EA governance processes and framework

What we’re looking for

To be successful in this role, we imagine that you possess:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 15+ years of experience in IT, with at least 7 years in a global leadership role managing digital workplace, network, infrastructure, and cloud architects across regions.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a team of specialized architects across multiple domains (e.g., network, infrastructure, cloud, hosting).
• Deep technical expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), enterprise network architecture, infrastructure solutions, and digital workplace technologies.
• Experience with M365 and Entra/AD solutions is highly preferred.
• Proven experience managing 3rd party vendors, solution integrators and Cloud service providers.
• Experience in M&A and integration/divestment of IT infrastructure and technologies/large-scale transformation with budgets exceeding £10 Million.
• Very good stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate with business leaders and technical teams to support alignment on architecture strategy and solutions.
• Solid communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with the implementation of architecture strategies, digital transformation, and cloud adoption.
• Require experience in affecting C-level stakeholders and presenting to executive boards.
• Ability to think strategically while managing day-to-day execution and delivery.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Certifications in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect).
• Experience with ITIL, Agile, or DevOps methodologies.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies such as AI, automation, and containerization as they relate to digital workplace and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with managing large-scale, multi-cloud environments and enterprise-level networking.

What you can expect

In Carlsberg, we are brewing for a better today and tomorrow and what we can offer you is an equal opportunity to grow across our company. We believe that each employee drives their own seat in designing their career path and we fully support them endeavouring to create as many development opportunities as possible.

All of this is taking place in culturally diverse environment, where we celebrate our successes together and where no matter where you are from, who you are, or what experiences you bring to the table, all we say is: WELCOME YOU!

We encourage you to visit and learn more about our DE&I Strategy: Sustainability » Our ESG programme » Diversity, Equity and Inclusion « Carlsberg Group

If you join our team, some of the benefits you’ll enjoy are:

• Flexible, hybrid work model
• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• Unlimited soft and coffee drinks in the office
• Monthly beer and soft drink allowance
• Well-equipped and comfortable office in the heart of Carlsberg City District in Valby, Copenhagen
• Opportunities to have fun together during regular Friday bars with alcohol and alcohol-free drinks.
• Being part of a company with an enormous heritage and a strong connection with Denmark’s Capital City

At Carlsberg, we pride ourselves on being Purpose-led and Performance-focused in everything we do. Our diverse perspectives, unique abilities, and experiences don’t just shape our Performance, they make us who we are across the Group.

With so many iconic brands, we know our differences are what make us stand out. And while we are different, we are unified by our shared Purpose: Carlsberg should be a force for good, dedicated to brewing for a better today and tomorrow.

Interested?

Apply through the link. Please notice that this is the only way we accept applications.

The deadline for applying is the 7th of February. We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled sooner than the deadline, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow

For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.