IT Director EMEA

Location: One of our main EMEA locations: Estrées-Saint-Denis, Düsseldorf, Ruppichteroth, Reggio or ChebYour Key Responsibilities· Lead IT activities across JSP EMEA, ensuring reliable, responsive and cost-effective services across all sites and functions.· Define and deliver the EMEA IT strategy and multi-year roadmap in alignment with the wider JSP strategy and future business needs.· Lead improvements across IT infrastructure including networks, hardware, cloud and on-premise environments, communications, workplace technology and core applications.· Ensure high system availability, effective use of IT resources, disaster recovery and business continuity across the organisation.· Own & drive the EMEA information security and cybersecurity approach, including risk assessment, policies, access management, incident response, security awareness, supplier risk and compliance with Group and legal requirements.· Enable and actively support the growth of the Digital Business Pillar, Advanced Solutions, which delivers digital products and services to external customers, by providing timely technical expertise, suitable IT infrastructure and capabilities, and flexible, business-oriented solutions aligned with its strategic roadmap.· Lead, develop and support the EMEA IT team, with clear accountability, strong collaboration and consistent service standards across countries.· Manage IT budgets, investments, suppliers, contracts and service providers, with a clear focus on performance, total cost, risk and value.· Promote collaboration and ONE JSP, acting in line with our strategy and values.Your Profile· Significant experience in a senior IT leadership role, ideally within an international, industrial or multi-site organisation.· Experience working with Agile methodologies, e.g.

SCRUM, and leading or supporting IT projects in an agile environment.· Strong understanding of information security, cybersecurity and associated business risks; experience with recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF or IEC 62443 would be an advantage.· Experience supporting digitalisation programmes involving data and analytics, process automation, AI, digital workplace or manufacturing systems.· A practical business partner with strong leadership & communication, able to engage users, support adoption, work effectively across functions and countries, and translate technical topics into clear business language.· Ability to combine strategic thinking with a hands-on and pragmatic approach to solving problems.· Fluent English is required; another European language would be an advantage.Our Offer· A key leadership role in an international industrial company where you will be able to make difference.· The opportunity to shape a secure, reliable and future-ready IT foundation for JSP EMEA and to support digitalisation with real business impact.· A permanent contract in a sustainable, innovative, multicultural and future-oriented company.· Fair compensation and a range of local benefits, which may include 30 days of annual leave, flexible working, home office, healthcare and other contributions depending on the employing country.· A structured onboarding plan supported by the manager and cross-functional colleagues.· Diverse and challenging responsibilities, development opportunities and room to contribute your own ideas.About JSP EMEAJSP is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and is a worldwide leader and specialist in expanded polypropylene manufacturing and plastics transformation, including injection moulding, extrusion, digital and circularity solutions. We serve sectors including automotive, HVAC, transportation, sporting goods and more.JSP EMEA is part of the global JSP Group and has more than 400 employees across its main locations in the Czech Republic, France, Germany and Italy.As the market leader with ARPRO, we develop innovative and sustainable solutions to make products safer, lighter and more cost-effective. We also extend our expertise through advanced digital solutions to enhance manufacturing performance and through our injection moulding solutions network across Europe, delivering integrated material, process and assembly capabilities. For more information visit: For more information visit: ARPRO | Advanced Solutions | JSP Injection Moulding Solutions | JSP.