The posting
Boliden is a high-tech metals company with its own mines and smelters that works long-term to guarantee society's access to base and precious metals. For a century, our work has been part of the value chains that have shaped modern society. At Boliden, we know that the metals we mine and make available will continue to play a crucial role in the future – what matters is how we produce them. Become a part of us and drive change for generations to come.
Your opportunity
Technology is transforming the metals industry, creating new opportunities to improve safety, sustainability, productivity, and business performance.
As Head of IT Smelters, you will play a key role in shaping the digital future of Boliden's Smelter operations. In this highly visible leadership position, you will drive the technology strategy, lead business-critical transformation initiatives, and ensure that digital solutions create lasting value across one of Europe's leading metals companies.
If you are passionate about combining business leadership with technology and want to make a real impact, this is an opportunity to influence the future of an industry essential to modern society.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Who you will work with
As a member of the IT Leadership Team, reporting to the CIO, you will play a key role in shaping Boliden's technology agenda and contributing to strategic decision-making across the organization. You will lead a team of seven IT managers and specialists while partnering closely with Smelter management teams, business leaders, IT colleagues, and external partners. Success in the role requires strong collaboration across business, IT, OT, cybersecurity, and digital transformation teams to ensure technology creates measurable value for the business.
The position is preferably based at one of our operational smelter sites but can also be located at any of our other operational sites. Regular travel between sites will be required, along with occasional visits to other Boliden locations.
What you will do
As Head of IT Smelters, you will lead the technology agenda for Boliden's Smelter business and ensure that IT delivers measurable business value. Acting as a strategic partner to business leaders, you will define the long-term IT vision and roadmap, ensuring that technology supports both today's operational needs and the future development of the business.
Key responsibilities include:
- Define and execute the IT strategy, vision, and roadmap for the Smelter business.
- Partner with senior business leaders to align technology investments with business priorities and long-term objectives.
- Lead, develop, and inspire a team of seven IT managers and specialists.
- Drive digital transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage the IT portfolio, budget, and strategic technology investments.
- Ensure secure, reliable, and cost-effective IT services and solutions.
- Collaborate across Group IT and business functions to balance local needs with enterprise-wide priorities.
- Contribute to the broader IT leadership agenda and the long-term development of Boliden's technology landscape.
What you bring
You are a strategic and business-oriented IT leader with a passion for technology, transformation, and people leadership. You build strong relationships across the organization, drive change, and translate business needs into technology-enabled value.
Required qualifications:
- Extensive experience in senior IT leadership roles, with a proven ability to lead leaders, build high-performing teams, and influence stakeholders in complex matrix organizations.
- Strong track record of driving digital transformation and change.
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior business leaders and translate business strategy into technology priorities.
- Good understanding of IT governance, portfolio management, budgeting, and vendor management.
- Experience delivering secure and reliable IT services.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
- University degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Fluency in Swedish, Norwegian, or Finnish is considered an advantage.
- A valid EU Category B driving licence, as the role involves regular travel to our sites.
Meritorious qualifications:
- Experience from industrial, manufacturing, mining, metals, energy, or other asset-intensive industries.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders in a complex matrix organization.
- Knowledge of IT/OT integration and industrial digitalization.
- Experience with data & analytics, automation, AI, and emerging technologies.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and enterprise architecture.
Why work with us
At Boliden, we believe in promoting a workplace where care, courage, and responsibility are central to everything we do. We offer a workplace where we believe in collaboration and where what you contribute will have a direct impact on future generations. We are a company made up of responsible and creative people all working towards the same vision; to become the most sustainable and respected metal supplier in the world.
Apply today to be part of something truly meaningful!
At Boliden, diversity and inclusion are drivers of innovation. We know that different perspectives and experiences strengthen us and help us stay at the forefront of an important and exciting industry. Therefore, we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. Together, we build a workplace where everyone can feel safe and inspired to reach their full potential.
Want to know more about the position? Contact hiring manager, Mathias Nilsson, [email protected].
Questions about the application are answered by our Talent Acquisition Partner, Pernilla Åkerblom, [email protected], +46 73-023 69 61.
For union information, please contact Mats Lindblom, SACO, +46 73-350 04 19, Andreas Mårtensson, Unionen, +46 70-541 83 93 or Peter Markström, Ledarna, +46 910-77 40 09.
We welcome your application no later than December 3, 2026.
As part of Boliden’s qualitative recruitment efforts and systematic safety work, background checks may be included in the recruitment process.
If you are a representative of a recruiting company, please refrain from contacting us about this advertisement. We appreciate your consideration.
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