Job Description

Head of Digital Product Line - Decorative & People & Culture
Are you ready to be at the forefront of digital innovation and transformation? Will you take the lead in developing, maintaining, and running cutting-edge digital products and services that deliver customer value and enable scalable operations? Then you could be our new Head of Digital Product Line, Deco & P&C.
Are You Ready to Drive Change Through Innovation and Responsible Action?

At Hempel, we're on a mission to shape a brighter future with coatings that protect, inspire, and transform. Our Decorative (Deco) segment includes trusted and well-loved brands such as - Crown Paints, Farrow & Ball, Wattyl, and Hempel. Now, we're looking for a visionary leader to drive digital transformation across both our Decorative portfolio and People & Culture (P&C) processes.
This is your opportunity to shape how digital innovation drives our success.
You'll define and execute a digital vision, developing and scaling products that challenge industry norms and deliver real customer value.
Working closely with colleagues across leadership, operations, IT, and external partners, you'll make sure our digital solutions deliver clear results and support Hempel's future growth
The role reports to the Vice President, Digital Product & Service Delivery, based in Denmark. You'll be located in the UK, working from our office in Darwen with occasional travel as part of the role.
Your responsibilities will include:Set the digital vision & strategy - Define and execute a roadmap for Deco & P&C that drives growth and delivers business value Own the digital portfolio - Lead the full lifecycle of products, ensuring they evolve with customer needs, market trends, and tech advancements Drive innovation & impact - Introduce AI - and data-driven solutions, govern initiatives through structured processes, and ensure measurable outcomes Lead teams & partnerships - Inspire a global team and collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to scale digital excellence across the business

Have You Got What We're Looking For?Solid IT technical background with at least 10-15 years of managerial experience in an IT/digital environment Understanding business needs and meeting these with end-to-end technical solutions Process excellence experience

Can You Help Us Shape a Long-Term Vision for Success and Positive Impact?Strategic and visionary thinker with a strong sense of accountability and focus on long-term value Innovative and tech-savvy, with a data-driven mindset and hands-on approach to execution Comfortable navigating complexity and leading transformation in fast-paced environments Clear communicator with high influence, structured thinking, and the ability to lead cross-functional work

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Application due
2025-10-12
Seniority Level
Director
Job Functions
Information Technology, Management
Industry
ChemicalsAt Hempel, you're welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.

We're on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company - and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.