Country ICT Manager
Metallfabriken Ljunghäll Aktiebolag · Vimmerby · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-27
Metallfabriken Ljunghäll Aktiebolag (Gnutti Carlo Group Sweden) is seeking a **Country ICT Manager** based at its manufacturing site outside Vimmerby. Serving as a member of the Swedish Management Team, this role holds overall responsibility for ICT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital development across two Swedish production plants located in Vimmerby and Kungsör. Reporting locally to the Managing Director Sweden and functionally to the Group ICT Officer, the position balances strategic leadership with **hands-on operational ICT work**. Responsibilities include leading two on-site ICT technicians, handling technical troubleshooting, managing cybersecurity and ICT budgets, overseeing external vendors, and collaborating closely with production, maintenance, and engineering on IT/OT integration. Applicants need solid professional experience in ICT infrastructure, networks, servers, and IT operations, combined with previous leadership experience. Candidates should have a background in manufacturing or other complex industrial environments, strong technical problem-solving abilities, and **strong communication skills in English**. Experience managing ICT projects, suppliers, and international stakeholders is expected, along with a good understanding of cybersecurity and preferably familiarity with IT/OT integration.
Combine ICT leadership with hands-on technology in an international manufacturing environment!
Are you an experienced ICT professional who enjoys both leading people and working hands-on with technology? Do you thrive in a role where you can combine strategic thinking with operational problem-solving and make a real impact on the business?
Gnutti Carlo Group Sweden is looking for a Country ICT Manager to lead and develop our ICT operations across our two manufacturing sites in Sweden.
About the Role
As Country ICT Manager, you will have overall responsibility for ICT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity and development across our Swedish sites.
You will be part of the Swedish Management Team, reporting directly to the Managing Director Sweden, with a functional reporting line to the Group ICT Officer.
The role is placed in our manufacturing site outside Vimmerby. You have two direct reports, one ICT technician in our site in Kungsör and one ICT-technician in our site outside Vimmerby.
This is a role that combines leadership, strategic development and hands-on operational ICT work. You will not only lead and develop the ICT function but also be actively involved in day-to-day IT operations, technical troubleshooting and finding practical solutions to support our business.
Working closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance and other functions, you will ensure that ICT supports both daily operations and future business development.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Swedish ICT function across two manufacturing sites.
- Take an active, hands-on role in daily ICT operations, technical support and problem-solving.
- Ensure reliable, secure and efficient ICT infrastructure, networks and services.
- Drive ICT improvements, digitalization and projects in alignment with Group ICT strategy.
- Support IT/OT integration and collaborate closely with manufacturing operations.
- Manage cybersecurity, ICT budgets, external suppliers and service providers.
- Act as a trusted ICT partner to local management and the global ICT organization.
Who Are You?
We are looking for a hands-on, business-oriented ICT leader who enjoys combining technical expertise with leadership and continuous improvement.
We believe you have:
- Solid experience in ICT infrastructure, networks, servers and IT operations.
- Previous leadership experience and the ability to develop people and drive improvements.
- Experience from manufacturing or other complex industrial environments.
- Strong technical problem-solving skills and a willingness to work operationally when needed.
- Good understanding of cybersecurity and preferably IT/OT integration.
- Experience working with ICT projects, suppliers and international stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills in English.
Most importantly, you are a pragmatic and solution-oriented leader who is equally comfortable discussing ICT strategy with management as rolling up your sleeves to solve technical challenges.
Ready to combine leadership with hands-on technology?
Join us and help shape the future of ICT in Sweden. We look forward to receiving your application no later than November 27, 2026. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The position may be filled before the application deadline.
About us
Gnutti Carlo Group is owned by the Italian company Gnutti Carlo S.p.A. Together, we form a global organization with more than 4,000 employees across Sweden, Italy, Germany, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, Austria, India, China, the United States, and Canada.
We are a world leader in the development and supply of heavy-duty, high-performance valvetrain and fuel injection components for engines used in construction, agriculture, marine applications, power generation, and transportation.
In 2026, Ljunghäll AB and Gnutti Carlo Sweden joined forces to form Gnutti Carlo Group Sweden.
In Sweden we have approximately 900 employees. 300 in our manufacturing site in Kungsör and 600 in our manufacturing site outside Vimmerby.