Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Head of Digital Platforms and Standardisation
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Head of Digital Platforms and Standardisation
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About this Position
As a Head of Digital Platforms and Standardization, you will lead the development, standardization, implementation, and scaling of IIoT technologies, data infrastructure, and digital platforms across manufacturing operations. You will ensure seamless integration between Center of Excellence (CoE) strategies and the varying digital maturity levels of factories, translating vision into measurable progress on key operational KPIs. Your leadership will be grounded in Agile mastery, enabling you to orchestrate transformation with speed, flexibility, and business alignment.
What you´ll do
- Translate business KPIs into actionable, scalable roadmaps tailored to the digital readiness of each factory
- Serve as the interface between the CoE and local factory teams, ensuring that global solutions are locally viable and impactful
- Embed CoE tools and playbooks into site-specific implementation strategies, ensuring alignment with performance KPIs
- IIoT Systems & Infrastructure Deployment: Lead the architecture and rollout of IIoT solutions (edge, cloud, smart sensors), ensuring secure and high-performance integration across legacy and modern systems
- Adopt and enforce industry-standard protocols and scalable infrastructure to enable real-time, data-driven decision-making
- Agile Program Leadership (Agile Master): Act as Agile Master across multiple digital programs—driving Agile mindset, frameworks (e.g., Scrum@Scale), and iterative delivery models
- Coach product owners, delivery teams, and stakeholders in Agile best practices; create velocity in complex industrial environments
- Facilitate sprint planning, retrospectives, value stream mapping, and cross-team collaboration using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, and Miro
- Govern program delivery with an Agile PMO approach—balancing agility with risk control, budget discipline, and strategic alignment. Factory Digital Maturity & KPI-Driven Deployment
- Conduct maturity assessments and define digital adoption curves per site
- Guide factories through transformation journeys using a stage-gated, KPI-focused approach
- Track and communicate digital performance improvements tied to OEE, quality, sustainability, and workforce productivity.
- Data Governance & Standardization: Lead enterprise-wide data architecture and governance efforts across OT/IT domains
- Collaborate with data scientists
What makes you a good fit
- Industrial Communication Protocols: Proficiency in OPC UA, for seamless device and system integration
- Edge & Cloud Computing: Experience with deploying and managing edge devices and integrating with cloud platforms like AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, or Google Cloud IoT
- SCADA & MES Systems: (Basic) Knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for real-time monitoring and control
- API Management: Developing and managing APIs to facilitate communication between disparate systems and devices
- Middleware Solutions: Implementing middleware for seamless integration of various applications and services within the IIoT ecosystem
- Data Governance: Establishing data standards, quality metrics, and compliance protocols to ensure data integrity and security
- Dashboard Development: Creating dashboards using tools like Power BI to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) in real-time
- Modeling & Simulation Tools: Utilizing software like Siemens NX or ANSYS for creating digital replicas of physical assets to simulate and predict performance
- Integration with IIoT: Linking digital twins with real-time data from IIoT devices for enhanced monitoring and decision-making (LinkedIn)
- Industry Standards: Familiarity with industry standards for information security and industrial communication networks
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to industry-specific regulations and standards to maintain operational excellence and legal compliance
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across various departments and with international teams, fostering innovation and driving organizational growth
- Continuous Learning & Mentorship: Committed to lifelong learning and mentoring, actively sharing knowledge and best practices to develop team capabilities and support professional development
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Pension Fund
- Disability Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Canteen
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 25080259
Job Locations: Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.benelux@henkel.com
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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