IRCA Group

Digital Transformation Director - Operations

IRCA Group  •  €60k/yr  •  Gallarate, IT (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Who we are:

IRCA Group, an Advent portfolio company, was founded in Italy in 1919, and it is a leading international B2B provider of high-quality semi-finished ingredients such as chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, nuts and pistachios, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other essential solutions for industrial clients or other independent artisanal producers.

With more than 2.400 employees, 19 production facilities worldwide, and €1.4 billion in revenues, IRCA Group has a solid track record of growth and international expansion.

What do we offer:

  • A dynamic, international, and inclusive environment with exposure to global projects and stakeholders
  • The opportunity to shape and lead the digital transformation agenda of a fast-growing international organization
  • High visibility with executive leadership and the ability to influence strategic business decisions
  • Professional development and international career opportunities
  • The chance to drive innovation through emerging technologies, advanced analytics, AI, automation, and digital solutions

The role

We are seeking an experienced Digital Transformation Director to define and drive IRCA's end-to-end Digital Transformation Strategy across the business.

The successful candidate will lead the identification, prioritization, and implementation of high-impact digital initiatives that enhance customer experience, improve operational performance, strengthen data-driven decision-making, optimize business processes, and support sustainable growth.

Working closely with business and functional leaders, this role will act as a bridge between strategy, technology, data, and people, accelerating the organization's digital maturity journey.

The Digital Transformation Director will serve as a key change leader, ensuring that digital capabilities are successfully embedded into daily operations while delivering measurable business value across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, Procurement, and Corporate Functions.

The position is preferably based in Italy, at IRCA Group's Headquarters, with regular interaction and collaboration across the Group's international operations.

What will you do

Digital Strategy & Transformation Roadmap for E2E Supply Chain:

  • Define and maintain the Group's E2E supply Chain digital transformation strategy aligned with business objectives and growth ambitions
  • Develop and manage a multi-year digital roadmap, ensuring clear prioritization of initiatives and investments
  • Identify opportunities to leverage digital technologies to improve efficiency, scalability, customer experience, and business performance
  • Establish governance, standards, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms for digital transformation programs

Requirements

Education:

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field
  • Additional certifications in Digital Transformation, Data Analytics, Project Management, AI, or Change Management are desirable

Details

Contract: CCNL Alimentare Industria

Level: Impiegatizio alto livello

Meal vouchers: €8 for each day spent in the office

Remuneration: starting from RAL 60.000 € / 70.000 €

Eligibility for the variable bonus

IRCA fosters a dynamic environment, valuing different perspectives and international experiences, offering a stimulating context. We promote professional growth and career opportunities locally and internationally. With locations worldwide, we offer the chance to work on international projects, collaborate across cultures, and gain a global perspective. If you are looking for stimulating challenges and the chance to contribute your ideas for process improvement in an ever-growing company, IRCA is the right place.

We welcome applications from candidates of all genders, backgrounds, identities, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, parental responsibilities, age, religion, or belief. We believe in equal opportunities for all and ensure that our hiring process complies with the highest standards of non-discrimination and inclusivity. IRCA Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves, reach their full potential, and feel a true sense of belonging. Join us in creating a workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone can thrive.

Il presente annuncio è rivolto ai candidati appartenenti a qualsiasi orientamento o espressione di genere, nel rispetto dei principi di diversità e inclusione e di non discriminazione ai sensi del D.lgs. 198/2006.

IRCA Group

About IRCA Group

We serve food manufacturers and artisans in over one hundred countries with quality indulgent ingredient solutions. Founded in Italy in 1919, we offer you the recipe for success using our simple ingredients: heritage, innovation, expertise and an appreciation of making things better every day. With 20 production facilities worldwide and over 2100 employees, we deliver a comprehensive ingredient solutions portfolio across all categories: chocolate, creams, pistachios and nuts, pastry and bakery, along with gelato solutions. Through our six distinctive brands - IRCA, Joygelato, Dobla, Cesarin, Ravifruit, and Domori Professional - we make things simple to help you make the extraordinary.

IRCA Group. Extraordinary made simple.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Gallarate, IT
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
irca.eu
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