Are you ready to shape the future of Ambu's global operations processes and business functions through major ERP, QMS, and PLM transformation?

We are seeking a visionary leader to drive a landmark multi-year digital transformation across our global footprint, optimising production, quality, procurement, and supply chain processes.

Currently in the initial scoping phase, this initiative will consolidate enterprise operations globally using the Infor M3 ERP platform and the Dassault Systèmes ecosystem.

This high-impact role will drive the guiding principles for our future ERP, QMS, and PLM operating model. The position requires a leader who can drive a complex program incl. effective change management, simplify complex workflows, deliver business transformation, eliminate fragmented Excel-dependent processes, and ensure global standardization within an ambitious 3–4-year timeline.

Reporting to the CFO, you will set the pace, resolve cross-functional roadblocks, and hold the program, external system integrators, and business stakeholders accountable.

Core Responsibilities Governance & Strategy

Drive the future-state global process, business transformation roadmap, and operating model, balancing multi-entity standardisation with critical local requirements. Define and drive the ERP implementation roadmap to maximise business improvements, value realisation, consistency, and cost efficiency.

Lead a large global program team consisting of e.g. Global Process Owners, Global business owners, Technical Workstream Lead etc. in a mix of direct and dotted reporting lines, while operating in a matrix organisation across six VP-led functional areas.

Manage the external vendor relationships with the vendors selected to support the program

Process Optimisation & Innovation

Drive and be responsible for implementing the program, harmonising processes across Finance, production, quality, procurement, and supply chain functions, and translating this into measurable business improvements. Lead digitalisation initiatives, including AI-driven methods and process intelligence solutions, in collaboration with business stakeholders and external system integrator consultants.

Business Transformation

Lead the development of a dedicated team of process managers, business managers, and subject matter experts. Execute a global change management strategy tailored to a fast-paced, compliance-driven culture, ensuring alignment across regions and driving business improvements and value realisation throughout.

Compliance & Data Harmonization

Partner with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to ensure that platforms meet international compliance requirements. Lead migration, cleansing, and structuring of legacy data into a unified and scalable architecture.

Required Experience & Technical Skills Executive Track Record

15+ years of leadership experience managing large global transformation projects, digital transformation programs, or enterprise application implementations. Ideally a background incl. commercial, financial or operational leadership roles.

Transformational Delivery

Proven experience leading end-to-end ERP, PLM, or QMS implementations and business process transformation within multinational organizations. Experience with Infor M3 and Dassault Systèmes is highly advantageous.

Industry Context

Strong background in manufacturing, quality, and supply chain operations within highly regulated industries (e.g., medical devices, life sciences, or pharmaceuticals).

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.

Soft Skills & Leadership Qualities Executive Presence

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to bridge operational requirements and technology solutions while influencing senior leadership.

Resilience & Adaptability

Thrives in complex and demanding environments, demonstrating strong cultural awareness and the ability to resolve alignment challenges with diplomacy and determination.

Global Mobility

Flexibility to travel internationally and spend extended periods at manufacturing sites during critical project phases. Expected travel commitment of approximately 50–80 days per year, including visits to Malaysia, China, Mexico, and the United States.

What We Offer

Ambu – a visionary and international workplace where your efforts matter

Ambu is a company that expands rapidly and has ambitious growth targets. We meet these targets through interdisciplinary teamwork between motivated and highly skilled employees. Your contributions and efforts are crucial to our success and by joining us you will get the opportunity to work in an international head office with an informal working environment.

We offer great opportunities for personal development. Furthermore, we offer a wide range of professional, social and financial employee benefits in addition to exciting job challenges and continuous professional and personal development.