Digitalization \& AI Lead

Join us as Digitalization & AI Lead and play a key role in shaping our digital future by harnessing data, automation and AI to drive performance, efficiency and innovation across the organization.

Main responsibilities:

• Strategy Execution: Define and implement digitalization and AI initiatives aligned with business priorities and IT strategy.
• Business Collaboration: Partner with business stakeholders, IT leadership, data teams and external partners to translate needs into digital solutions and foster data-driven decision-making.
• Technology Enablement: Work closely with IT to ensure scalable data platforms, system integration, and secure digital architecture.
• Use Case Development: Identify, prioritize, and drive high-impact AI, analytics, and automation use cases.
• Value Realization: Ensure initiatives deliver measurable outcomes such as efficiency gains, cost savings, and growth.
• Capability Building: Promote digital skills, increase data literacy, and support adoption of new tools and ways of working.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster innovation and continuously enhance digital capabilities and processes.

The position is based at Elopak Corporate Offices in Spikkestad, Norway. You will collaborate closely with global teams and external partners, and some travel (~ 20%) should be expected.

Qualifications:

• Higher education in Engineering, IT, Data Science or a related field
• 8+ years of relevant experience in digital, data or technology roles, ideally in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Experience with data platforms, analytics and modern digital architectures
• Strategic and execution-oriented mindset with experience driving digital transformation initiatives
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to translate technology into business value and impactful use cases
• Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus
• Legal authorization to work in Norway is required

Why Join Us?

At Elopak, we give you the opportunity to make a difference. We are 2,600 employees operating in more than 40 countries, driven by a shared ambition to create sustainable packaging solutions that do not harm the world for future generations. Join a company where sustainability is at the core.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a solid pension scheme, health insurance, and other employee benefits, making this an attractive and rewarding opportunity for individuals committed to making a positive impact on the future.

Be part of an innovative culture that values creativity and fresh ideas. Enjoy the benefits of a flexible environment that promotes work-life balance.

For more information, please contact Carina Steffens, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner via carina.steffens@elopak.com

How to Apply:

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're the perfect fit for this role.

Applications are handled on an ongoing basis. We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!