Digital Transformation & Data Protection Manager

Digital Transformation & Data Protection Manager

Overview

Dräger manufactures medical and safety technology products. Dräger protects, supports, and saves lives worldwide in hospitals, fire departments, emergency services, authorities, mining, and industry. Founded in Lübeck in 1889, Dräger is a worldwide, listed enterprise with more than 16,000 employees and presence in over 190 countries. In 2024, the company generated net sales of EUR 3.4 billion. Dräger operates in around 50 countries with its own sales and service companies directly on location where customers are.

Purpose of this Function

The Digital Transformation Manager is responsible for developing, planning, and managing the implementation of Digital Transformation initiatives within the country, with a focus on ERP applications delivery and optimization. It provides, manages, and supports digital solutions that enable business operations, efficiency, and innovation. It ensures secure, reliable, and scalable systems for data management, communication, and process automation. The IT function supports strategic objectives by implementing enterprise systems, maintaining cybersecurity, enabling digital transformation, and ensuring compliance with relevant data protection and technology regulations. Ultimately, IT serves as a critical enabler of productivity, connectivity, and business continuity across the organization.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Strategical Management

• Contribute to the company’s IT strategy, aligned with business goals and objectives.
• Advise senior management on emerging technologies and digital trends that can drive business innovation.
• Promote and generate interest for the advantages of integrating digital sales & service enablement solutions into business operations and seek out potential customers.
• Lead initiatives that modernize operations through automation, cloud adoption, and system integration.
• Part of the delivery model regarding Digital Transformation roadmap within the region.
• Part of the delivery model regarding MS ERP BC roadmap within the region.
• Liaison with partners and functions to ensure delivery of the Digital transformation roadmap at defined quality, time and budget.
• Develop business cases which support investment decisions in digital transformation.
• Contribute to the IT budget, optimizing costs and investments in technology.

Operational Management

Data Protection, Security, and Business Continuity

Additional Roles

Act as a proxy for the IT Service Manager during leave and ensure smooth handover of critical tasks.

Position Requirements

Education

Related Experience

Skills, Special Competencies, or Certifications

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