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About how you impact the lives of your 125k co-workers.

Albert Heijn goes way back; more than 135 years. For millions of people, food shopping is synonymous with the Albert Heijn brand. We didn’t achieve this with a complacent, ‘hey, if it works today, it’ll work tomorrow’ approach, but by continually rethinking our propositions and staying plugged in to customer demands.

Over 16 million transactions per week? Check. Over 125k colleagues? Check. Over 1,200 stores? Check. Crossing borders? Check. The leading food retail platform? Check.

We build it, we run it and we love it.

So, what’s next?

We want to accelerate our transition into a hybrid Food & Tech company by leveraging data and technology to future-proof grocery shopping. Our purpose is to make eating better the easy choice. For everyone. At AH Technology, you team up with inspiring peers in the data, product and tech domains. We invest heavily in tech. 

About the Role

As Head of Tech, you are responsible for overseeing a specific domain within the customer technology platform, like marketing technology, digital advertising ecosystems and programmatic advertising.You are a SAAS pro and you lead IT and data service delivery, driving innovation and improvement while ensuring efficient service execution. Working closely with both internal and external experts, you ensure high quality output and maximum value within your domain. Additionally, you will lead teams and support their professional growth. You are an inspiring leader, guiding your domain with technical expertise and aligning business and technology goals. You collaborate with stakeholders to develop new services, optimize existing processes, and ensure strategic alignment.Our Customer Technology Platform is the biggest tech platform within Albert Heijn and has 8 different Head of Techs with all their specific domains. 

Responsibilities

Service Delivery & Innovation  
•    Responsible for IT/data service delivery in your domain.  
•    Collaborate with stakeholders to develop new and improved IT solutions.  
•    Ensure the realization of value in alignment with the platform vision.  
•    Optimize business processes through technology and data driven solutions.

Leadership & Team Development  
•    Lead internal and external experts and teams to deliver maximum value.  
•    Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support the growth of team members.  
•    Act as a technical sparring partner for tech leads in your domain.

Strategy & Innovation  
•    Formulate policy and strategy to optimize the use of technology and data.  
•    Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management and contribute to annual planning.  
•    Prioritize projects and collaborate with other Heads of Tech to achieve strategic goals.

Supplier Management & Governance  
•    Ensure supplier performance and take necessary action when needed.  
•    Work with suppliers to establish and monitor technical performance metrics.

What we can offer you

•    Impactful role: Directly influence the technological development within renowned brands like Albert Heijn, Etos, and Gall & Gall.  
•    Professional growth: Lead complex projects and have ample opportunities to further develop your expertise.  
•    Innovative environment: Work with cutting edge technologies and methodologies within a dynamic and forward-thinking organization.  
•    Leadership: You will be the technical backbone of your domain, playing a key role in shaping the strategic direction.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for an experienced leader with deep knowledge of IT and data platforms. You have a proven track record in managing technical teams and projects, and you stay up to date with the latest technological trends. Additionally, you have:

•    A relevant master’s degree in information technology or similar
•    A minimum of 8 years of experience in a similar role.  
•    Expertise in modern IT architectures, Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and other relevant standards.  Our tech stack: java, kotlin, react, flutter, kubernetes etc
•    You have good experience with Digital advertising ecosystems and programmatic advertising. 
•    You have good experience with Customer and / or Marketing Technology
•    Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.  
•    Experience with budgeting and cost efficiency management.  
•    Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
•    You have a deep understanding of digital advertising ecosystems and programmatic advertising. 
•    You're a seasoned SAAS pro, with experience handling complex implementations (think 10+). 
•    You're a strong conceptual thinker, adept at strategizing on an organizational level. 
•    You're a decisive leader, unafraid to make bold moves when necessary. 
•    You're a master of balancing practical thinking with strategic execution. 
•    You're a persistent problem solver, knowing when to push forward and when to exercise patience. 
•    You have a proven track record of leading high performing tech teams and fostering innovation. 
•    You possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 
•    Fluency in Dutch (must be C1+), combined with strong English communication skills
 

Our benefits

At AH Technology we aim to grow, and this is only possible if you grow along with us. As we work together to build our brand and your career, you can count on (based on 40 hours per week):

• A competitive annual gross base salary up to € 120.000 plus a bonus on top of your salary plus Global Reward Bonus at target
• 20 vacation days and a Personal Budget for you to decide whether to spend it on 12.5 extra vacation days, discounts or a pay-out;
• Flexible working hours;

• An excellent pension plan where Ahold is contributing over 4 times your contribution

• A company car or car allowance
• Attractive discounts on various insurance policies;
• 10% staff discount on groceries in all Albert Heijn stores, to a maximum of €300 per year;
• A company laptop and smartphone.

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