Global Head of Digital Design & Production

Job Description

We’re passionate about using technology to drive sustainability. You too? Join us as Global Head of Digital Design & Production at Ramboll Tech and help us become the leading tech-enabled Partner for Sustainable Change.

We are seeking an inspirational and forward-thinking leader to join our team as the Global Head of Digital Design & Production. In this pivotal role, you will lead the charge in transforming the execution and delivery of sustainable architecture, engineering and consultancy projects and services.

Your new team

Our team culture is crucial to us; that's why we take time daily to exchange ideas and discuss our work priorities. We support each other when facing challenges and foster a strong team spirit. We aim to learn and grow continuously from one another.

We value diversity, and although we're not perfect, we regularly engage in open discussions about how we can improve in this area. Our current hybrid work approach focuses on adapting to different needs, including increased flexibility that works best for our global teams and individuals, with as much autonomy as possible.

Your new role

You will lead a cross-disciplinary team and collaborate with Ramboll’s Group Business Areas (GBAs) to deliver world-class digital project execution, unify our global production environment, and position Ramboll at the forefront of digital innovation in the built environment.

As an integral member of the Ramboll Tech leadership team, you will be responsible for ensuring that Ramboll’s projects and services are executed using the most advanced technologies, robust production platforms, and innovative data-driven approaches. Your visionary leadership will drive continuous enhancement of digital maturity across the organization, fostering a culture of innovation and positioning Ramboll at the forefront of the industry.

Areas of responsibility

Vision & Strategy: Establish and own the global vision and long-term strategy for Digital Design & Production. Define success metrics and value targets, ensuring alignment with Ramboll’s overarching strategic ambitions, including digital and sustainability goals.

Organization & Team Management: Own the contracts with tier 1 and 2 technology providers (e.g., Autodesk, Bentley, Trimble) and lead the global teams responsible for the global production environment, digital production processes, productization, and technology partnerships. Ensure continuous alignment with our Global Business Areas (GBA’s) and promote synergies to streamline operations and enhance project execution globally.

Processes: Own and drive continuous development of the global Digital Project Execution framework and promote and oversee the adoption of digital production practices within Ramboll, ensuring measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and sustainability.

Production Platform: Own the tier 1 and 2 product/platform portfolio and direct the continuous development of Ramboll’s global production environment, ensuring platform interoperability and optimization. Oversee that critical platforms and products are managed, supported, maintained, and updated. Promote the unified and effective utilization of core technologies to optimize project and service delivery.

Productization: Define and own Ramboll’s productization strategy and make sure that relevant capabilities are in place to drive the transformation of Ramboll’s services into scalable digital products, develop repositories of best-practice design components, and enhance efficiency in delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions, while fostering growth and market leadership.

Partnerships: Own, mature and leverage tier 1 and 2 technology partnerships to enhance competitiveness and market differentiation, influencing product roadmaps, boosting digital design and production capabilities, seizing new business opportunities, and position Ramboll at the industry's technological forefront.

Change Management & Adoption: Champion the digital transformation of Ramboll and account for building relevant and critical technology and digital capabilities in line with the global strategy. Support GBA’s in defining critical skills capabilities. Ensure systematic monitoring and tracking of the uptake of digital processes and tools to drive continuous improvement.

About You

• Strong experience in the AEC industry in project management, digital transformation, digital design (e.g. BIM, GIS) processes and production environments, or a related field, within a complex global organization
• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences, digital technology, or a similar field, with strong understanding of multi-discipline project delivery
• You are an empathetic leader who fosters collaboration and maintains composure when dealing with many stakeholders and various expectations
• You are passionate about incorporating technology and digital ways of working to more efficiently deliver quality solutions to clients and are data-driven in your approach to ensuring this happens
• Professional fluency in English is required
  
  
  

We encourage you to apply even if your profile does not meet all the requirements for the role. We are looking for a diverse range of experiences, skills, and interests to enrich our team.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. The deadline for this position is 2nd May 2025. We will be reviewing these on an ongoing basis.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Ramboll Tech

Ramboll Tech accelerates innovation & digital transformation for the entire Ramboll group and directs all AI-related initiatives within the company. This includes collaborating with GBA and enabling functions at Ramboll on their AI and digital journey, developing proprietary AI and digital products for Ramboll and our clients, following our product life cycle. Ramboll Tech also works on larger technology projects within Ramboll providing world-class Technology Operations. Ramboll Tech currently has over 450 employees globally, with strongholds across Nordics, Germany, the USA, and India. We are looking to quickly expand in key areas across Europe and the globe.

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength, and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, in addition to the Protected Characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, (2010). As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. When you join Ramboll, you’ll have the ability to work your hours flexibly through our positive and inclusive approach to work.